Headlines at a glance

15 May 2013

Consensus forming on ‘golden thread of development,’ says co-chair of UN panel on post-2015 agenda

Tetanus eliminated in over 30 countries at high risk – UN and partners

Justice in Guatemala vital for preventing recurrence of heinous crimes, say UN experts

UN agencies helping Bangladesh, Myanmar prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mahasen

‘Outraged’ by rising death toll in Syria, General Assembly demands halt to all violence

CAR: UN envoy urges Security Council to bolster security, consider sanctions against rebels

Ban pledges UN commitment to stable, prosperous Mali in message to Brussels meeting

Health gap between countries is narrowing, but challenges remain – UN report

UN agency and Slow Food group partner to boost livelihoods of small farmers

Private sector must engage in disaster risk reduction to avoid economic losses – UN

Marking ‘Day of Families,’ Ban stresses growing importance of intergenerational solidarity

14 May 2013

Security Council condemns deadly attack near hospital in Benghazi

Ban welcomes appointment of new World Trade Organization chief

UN human rights chief urges Syrian rebels to end abuses after gruesome video hits Internet

Bosnia and Herzegovina lags in progress to regional integration, Security Council told

UN chief discusses new UN mission in Mali with Togolese President Gnassingbé

UN finds critical shortages of food, other supplies on visit to Syrian village of Houla

Independent UN expert stresses need to improve human rights situation in Eritrea

UN agency welcomes new safety agreement between garment industry and Bangladeshi workers

During visit, UN peacekeeping chief reaffirms commitment to support Lebanon

South Sudan: UN voices deep concern at deteriorating situation in Pibor town

Civil society in Russia facing increasingly hostile environment – UN experts

13 May 2013

Emerging information technology trends and innovation take centre stage at UN forum

In Lebanon, head of UN peacekeeping hails collaboration between UN, local forces

Security Council strongly condemns deadly attacks near Turkish-Syrian border

UN convenes meeting on role of technology and innovation for sustainable development

Ahead of June climate change talks, UN body urges coordinated response to CO2 ‘danger zone’

In ‘time of tension,’ role of Alliance of Civilizations must be enhanced, says Ban

At UN conference, countries boost protection against hazardous chemicals and waste

New UN study highlights huge potential for generating clean energy in Africa

Political dialogue vital to enable peaceful, credible polls in Bangladesh – UN official

UN experts urge Iranian authorities to free jailed Baha’i community leaders

Libya: UN mission strongly condemns deadly bombing in Benghazi

Amid growing threats across Africa, UN’s Ban urges ‘holistic approach’ to fight terrorism

The latest buzz: eating insects can help tackle food insecurity, says FAO

UN Member States appraise Global Action Plan to combat human trafficking

Guatemala: UN rights chief welcomes ‘historic’ genocide conviction of former military leader

UN urges political commitment, leadership to fund lagging global sanitation goals

UN expert urges Israel to stop highway construction through Palestinian community

12 May 2013

Secretary-General hails successful elections in Pakistan; first ever transfer of civilian Government

Ban welcomes release of peacekeepers detained in Golan, appreciates assistance of Qatar, others

11 May 2013

Ban strongly condemns deadly car bomb attack in southeastern Turkey

On World Migratory Bird Day, UN calls for greater protection of habitats


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