Kofi Annan in Damascus for talks with Syrian authorities and opposition
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan arrived in Syria on Monday for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad and senior officials. His visit follows the killing of more than…
28 May 2012 / Listen /UN envoy "hopeful" as Sudan and South Sudan hold peace talks this week
The UN envoy for Sudan and South Sudan says he is hopeful about the talks between the two countries scheduled to begin on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…
28 May 2012 / Listen /Vulnerable Gaza families to benefit from UAE Red Crescent donation
The UN agency which works with Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has welcomed a $817,000 contribution from the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent. UNRWA says the funds will go towards…
28 May 2012 / Listen /UN "blueprint" promotes development of the green economy in Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific countries are being urged to lead the global push towards a green economy that will help reduce poverty while promoting sustainable development. The charge comes from Dr.…
28 May 2012 / Listen /Security Council joins condemnation of Syrian civilian killings
The Security Council has called for an end to all forms of violence in Syria following the killing of villagers on Friday. Council members held emergency closed door consultations on Sunday, following which…
28 May 2012 / Listen /Security Council holds emergency session following killing of Syrian villagers
The killing of more than 100 people in the Syrian village of El-Houleh on Friday has drawn international condemnation…
28 May 2012 / Listen /Sudan and South Sudan to resume peace talks this week
Representatives from Sudan and South Sudan are scheduled to hold talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday to…
28 May 2012 / Listen /Over 6,200 Somalis displaced as military operation under way in Afgooye
About 2,000 people a day have been displaced in the Afgooye corridor in Somalia as the Somali forces and…
25 May 2012 / Listen /ILO youth employment forum wraps up in Geneva
More than 100 young people, including trade unionists, entrepreneurs and representatives of NGOs, shared their ideas on how to…
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