http://www.un.org/news A world of news from the world organization. en-us Copyright 2009, UN News Centre http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/media/nslogo.gif http://www.un.org/news 140 Latest from the UN News Service http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32984&Cr=journalist&Cr1= Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Martin Nesirky, a veteran journalist from the United Kingdom, as his new spokesperson. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32918&Cr=south+africa&Cr1= Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The United Nations has declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32844&Cr=afghan&Cr1= Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Lawrence Mefful's family and colleagues say it was typical of the United Nations security officer and devout Christian to put the well-being of others before his own safety. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32789&Cr=migiro&Cr1= Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro travels to Lebanon and Ethiopia next week to spearhead meetings designed at ensuring that the various United Nations departments, agencies and other components work more effectively together in the Middle East and Africa. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32778&Cr=secretariat&Cr1= Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today proposed a budget of just over $5 billion to cover the work of the United Nations Secretariat for the next two years, telling a General Assembly committee that only a slight increase over the budget is needed despite increased demands for the UN's services. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32747&Cr=akasaka&Cr1= Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST The greatest legacy of the former United Nations chief U Thant is his belief in the dignity of the individual, a senior official with the world body said tonight as he helped open a photographic exhibition dedicated to the Organization's third Secretary-General. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32700&Cr=united+nations+day&Cr1= Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Peacekeepers deployed in operations around the world today joined in celebrations marking United Nations Day on the world body&#39s 64th birthday. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32699&Cr=united+nations+day&Cr1= Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST The United Nations marked its 64th birthday today with ceremonies around the world, a concert at its New York Headquarters paying tribute to its blue helmet peacekeepers, and a call from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to stand up for the vulnerable, powerless and defenceless. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32620&Cr=migiro&Cr1= Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today opened a gathering in the Rwandan capital that brings together the eight pilot countries taking part in the United Nations initiative that seeks to better coordinate development activities at the country level and avoid duplication. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32592&Cr=budget&Cr1= Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST The current financial picture of the United Nations is mixed, a top official reported today, as she urged Member States to ensure that the Organization remains on solid footing.