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30 April 2008

Today's Features

Language tables help break barriers at the UN
Security Council on Zimbabwe’s post-electoral crisis

Today's News

UN Secretary-General clarifies position on Security Council seats
UN envoy warns of threat to peace posed by small arms
Security Council welcomes date for Cote d’Ivoire presidential election
CPJ says murder of journalists inhibits press freedom
Camp for internally displaced people closes in Timor Leste
UN experts call for protection of human rights defenders in Colombia
At International Conference on Palestinian Refugees, SG urges continued negotiation

29 April 2008

Today's Features

The Timorese rebel leader surrenders
Secretary-General to lead task-force on food security
UN committed to enhance its role in Iraq

Today's News

Six UN human rights experts express concern about Zimbabwe
UN envoy welcomes surrender of rebels in Timor-Leste
UNHCR says majority of Iraqis in Syria fled insecurity
UN system responds to global food crisis
Secretary-General calls for release of election results in Zimbabwe
UN condemns suicide attack in Afghanistan
Opposition leader warns of militarization of Zimbabwe
Registrar for Lebanon tribunal takes up functions

28 April 2008

Today's Features

ILO on workplace accidents
WFP and FAO raise funds to intervene in world food crisis

Today's News

Gardening and literacy project plants a million trees in Afghanistan
UN expert says food crisis can cause starvation
UN Human Rights Chief is alarmed by violence in Zimbabwe
Secretary-General condemns loss of life in Gaza
Security Council expresses concern at terrorist threats in Afghanistan
Secretary-General condemns attack on Afghan President
Senior Political Official says UN supports credible elections in Iraq
Secretary-General calls for election of President in Lebanon
UN Envoy for children visits World Criminal Court in The Hague

25 April 2008

Women

Nicole Kidman urges more support for a UNIFEM campaign

Today's Features

The latest “buzz” on fighting malaria
Some factors which have sparked the food crisis

Today's News

UN honours its fallen personnel
Accra Declaration calls for access of all to benefits of globalization
UN expert says children are the “silent victims” of violence in Iraq
New plan for Chernobyl recovery presented at the UN
UN determined to stop malaria deaths by 2010
On World Malaria Day, a call for doubling the funding to fight malaria
Fuel delivery to Gaza thwarted by protests
UN peacekeeping chief cites challenges to census in Sudan
UNHCR suspends aid to displaced people in eastern DRC because of clashes
IAEA will verify information about alleged Syrian nuclear reactor
Nepal announces preliminary election results
Security Council reinforces resolution against weapons of mass destruction falling into terrorists’ hands

Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda on the challenges associated with urbanization

UN Calling Asia

Indigenous people say the impact of climate change on their lives, territories and resources need to be considered now.

24 April 2008

Today's Features

Tanzanian Maasai warns of loss of land and culture
“South-South Cooperation” is revitalized

Today's News

WFP pushes for solution to the food crisis
Security Council discussed situation in Georgia
Secretary-General urges information-sharing on small arms
FAO warns of threat to peace by soaring commodity prices
Fuel crisis in Gaza forces suspension of UN food aid delivery
Another food relief truck driver killed in Darfur
Ban Ki-moon welcomes agreement between Côte d’Ivoire, European Union and Japan
Iran agrees to clarify alleged past nuclear studies
ILO warns about health risks at work
Ban Ki-moon urges member states to help Haiti
Humanitarian chief calls for protection of civilians in Somalia

UN and Africa

• UN Secretary-General visits Liberia

23 April 2008

Today's Features

Nicole Kidman urges more support for UNIFEM campaign
Israel resumes delivery of fuel to Gaza

Today's News

UN welcomes the start of census in Sudan
A call to make globalization deliver for the poor: UNCTAD
Critical fuel shortages in Gaza impacting humanitarian aid
UN Independent Expert concerned about new violence in Somalia
Security Council to decide on future of Eritrea peacekeeping mission
Chernobyl disaster impact on mental health discussed at the UN
Ban Ki-moon meets the president of Côte d’Ivoire
Report cautions developing countries against free trade agreements with EU
Loss of biodiversity affecting medical science
“Nothing but Nets” campaign helps prevent malaria
UN praises “tremendous progress” of Afghanistan’s schools

22 April 2008

Today's Features

Indigenous people: stewards of the earth
Secretary-General is impressed by Liberia's progress

Today's News

Ban Ki-moon calls on Liberia to become an example to other countries
UN humanitarian chief says situation in Darfur remains grim
Nicole Kidman and UNIFEM: “Say No to Violence Against Women”
Poor countries call for "New Deal" on food prices
UNHCR and WFP deliver food aid to isolated Colombian villages
UN/African Union Envoy calls for redoubled efforts in Darfur
UN warns about the “silent tsunami” of rising food prices
The Buzz and Bite campaign to fight malaria presented at the UN
UN to draw down its Mission in Liberia
UN agency in Gaza has fuel supplies till Thursday

21 April 2008

Today's Features

Indigenous forum focuses on climate change and language
UNCTAD conference opens in Ghana

Today's News

Secretary-General calls for food security measures
Bolivia’s president addresses UN Indigenous Forum
Ban Ki-moon meets with Zimbabwe’s opposition leader
Security Council members pleased with progress in Kosovo
Arbour regrets countries’ failure to legislate against racism
Global Action Week to highlight inclusive education
Georgia accuses Russia of violating international law
Indigenous Forum highlights climate change as challenge to livelihoods
Secretary-General deplores killings of civilians in Somalia
IOM helps Italy process asylum seekers in Lampedusa
Security Council welcomes Nepal elections

18 April 2008

Women

HIV/AIDS and the sex trade

Today's Features

UNCTAD XII focuses on globalization
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen

Today's News

UN Human Rights office in Angola to close
Rising food prices force WFP to ask for more money
"Nuclear renaissance" can be made safe - IAEA
Conference in Ghana to address pros and cons of globalization
Pope reaffirms human rights at the UN
UNHCR transfers more than 5,000 Darfur refugees to Chad
First session of universal human rights review completed
Pope pays tribute to UN staff
Secretary-General welcomes Pope to the UN

Caribbean News

World Food Programme says it needs funds urgently for its operations in Haiti

UN Calling Asia

East Timor’s President returns home to a warm welcome after assassination attempt.

UN and Africa

The UN Security Council urges improved cooperation between the UN and African organizations.

Perspective

"Remembrance and Beyond” — stories of survival

17 April 2008

Today's Features

Mobility of Talent Replacing "Brain Drain"
Timor-Leste president returns home

Today's News

UN concerned about recent violence in Gaza
Return of Timorese president will help bring the nation together
Trade Conference to open in Ghana
UNESCO chief pays tribute to poet Aimé Césaire
Security Council welcomes talks on Cyprus reunification
Security Council holds discussion with its AU counterpart
Banditry forces WFP to cut food rations in Darfur
New chief prosecutor of UN Tribunal visits Serbia
UN helps Haiti deal with the food crisis
Floods, landslides and locusts threaten Tajikistan

16 April 2008

Today's Features

HIV/AIDS and the sex trade
Security Council discusses peace and security in Africa

Today's News

Too many mothers and children still die from preventable causes
UN mission says Cyprus talks set to begin this week
WFP warns of looming food crisis in North Korea
Increased security in Timor-Leste for president’s return
South-African president pleased with the Security Council meeting
Ban Ki-moon disappointed by lack of political will on Darfur
Ghana conference to focus on globalization
Credibility of African democracy is at stake in Zimbabwe: Ban Ki-moon
Security Council determined to strengthen UN-AU relations

15 April 2008

Today's Features

Hope for victims of rape in the DR Congo
Business as usual, not an option in agriculture

Today's News

UN personnel dispatched to plane crash site in eastern DRC
The problem of sexual violence in DRC cannot be easily solved
Security Council extends mandate of UN Mission in Georgia
WFP may face “heartbreaking choices” due to rising food costs
Ban Ki-moon counts on the Pope’s spiritual support in global issues
Report calls for a new approach to agriculture
1000th project to cut greenhouse emissions registered
Gulf States ready for closer humanitarian cooperation with the UN
Biofuel production threatens the poor in Latin America: FAO
UNHCR halts repatriation of Afghans from Pakistan
Somalia wants more engagement from the UN
Ban Ki-moon calls for release of election results in Zimbabwe
ILO says workplaces becoming more supportive of colleagues with HIV
Security Council hears "optimistic" report on Cyprus

14 April 2008

Today's Features

World Bank concerned about spiraling food prices
FAO discusses the future of biofuels

Today's News

“New mercenary” activities need to be regulated
UN hosts high-level meeting to tackle growing food crisis
UN Secretary-General welcomes formation of coalition government in Kenya
Darfur refugees homeless after fire destroys their camp
UN mission chief says Liberia security situation remains fragile
UN police officer is latest victim of violence in Haiti
UN drugs czar says rule of law important to reaching MDGs
UNICEF and V-Day join forces to end sexual violence in DRC
Gulf States ready for closer humanitarian cooperation with the UN
Watchdog group calls for an end to violations of Sri Lankan children

11 April 2008

Women

IOM Supports Migrant African Women in Helping Their Communities at Home

Today's Features

UN gets ready for Pope Benedict’s visit
Outcome of climate change meeting is encouraging

Today's News

FAO supports World Harmony Run to fight hunger and poverty
UNICEF seeks $134 million to feed children in Haiti
WHO starts yellow fever vaccination campaign in Mali
Iraqis returning home face same difficulties that led to their migration: IOM
Humanitarian office appeals for further $150 million for Kenya
UN agency worried about faltering sanitation in Gaza due to lack of fuel
Secretary-General commends “timely” regional summit on Zimbabwe elections
Human Rights chief welcomes moves to try former Chadian leader
FAO chief calls for more action on global food crisis
Security Council prepares for high-level meeting on Africa

Caribbean News

Guyana has made modest but uneven progress in meeting the MDGs

UN Calling Asia

Nepal conducts mostly peaceful successful election

UN and Africa

In 2003, the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, and partners launched a global campaign to end fistula

10 April 2008

Today's Features

Award-winning film raises awareness of obstetric fistula
UN praises historic elections in Nepal

Today's News

WFP shocked by latest killing in Sudan of two contractors delivering food aid
UN Human Rights chief denied access to Tibet at this time
UN and AU envoys to Darfur holding talks on security
UN congratulates Nepal on historic elections
Secretary-General condemns attack on UN officers in Darfur
UNIFIL erects barbed wire fence separating Lebanon-Israel border
FAO warns that dry weather will worsen food insecurity in Zimbabwe
Climate change talks must reconcile diverging interests: UNFCC Executive Secretary

9 April 2008

Women

Women and peace in Nepal

Today's Features

Urbanization is good for you, say the experts
UN envoy shocked by pre-election violence in Nepal

Today's News

Secretary-General asks Russia to increase its UN contribution
Head of counter-terrorism committee expert body to visit China
Secretary-General calls for calm as Nepal elections approach
UN assists investigations into deadly pre-election attacks in Nepal
Denmark tops list of world's most networked economies
Security Council discusses Chad and Central African Republic
Finland and Indonesia undergo human rights review
WMO praises climate change scientists
Secretary-General appeals for assistance to Haiti

8 April 2008

Today's Features

Mr. Ban goes to Moscow
UN reports mixed but fragile progress in Haiti

Today's News

Refugee agency concerned about China’s deportation of Pakistani boy
Two UN refugee agency staff survive ambush in Somalia
Secretary-General calls for reform at UN
Security Council hears latest report from UN mission in Haiti
Hariri investigation to be extended beyond June
UN officials urge support for emergency food appeal
Conflict in eastern Chad causing difficulties for Red Cross
World Bank warns that development goals will fall short unless progress is accelerated
UN office condemns weekend suicide attack in Sri Lanka
Security Council urges international emergency relief for Haiti
UN meeting looks at making urbanization work for all

Perspective

Slow pace of efforts to combat climate change effects

7 April 2008

Today's Features

WFP in Haiti calls for more funds for food
Climate change and the foundations of health: WHO
Harry Potter comes to the rescue of women in Darfur

Today's News

UN humanitarian chief visits Gulf States
Human Rights Council starts first Universal Periodic Review
Secretary-General recalls responsibility to protect on Rwanda genocide anniversary
Climate change will worsen health crisis: WHO
WFP calls for urgent funds to curb unrest in Haiti
Secretary-General urges quick release of Zimbabwe election results
Secretary-General calls for free and fair elections in Nepal
Secretary-General plans to discuss Kosovo during visit to Moscow
Secretary-General urges countries to move forward on disarmament issues

4 April 2008

Today's Features

Raising mine awareness to save lives
Haradinaj acquitted in The Hague

Today's News

600 Afghans Killed by Mines and Other Explosives Last Year: UN
UN Appeals for $265 Million for Iraq
The Challenge in Darfur has Never been Greater: UNHCR
Countries Still Maintain Laws that Discriminate against Women
UN Mission Condemns Looting and Vandalism in Haiti
Arbour Expresses Concern About Human Rights Defender, Tibet
International Day Highlights Landmine Awareness

UN Calling Asia

First World Autism Awareness Day celebrated

3 April 2008

Today's Features

UNESCO Fights Racism in Football
Progress on Combating AIDS in Children

Today's News

Least Developed Countries call for cancellation of external debts
Secretary-General welcomes opening of divide between Cyprus communities
More than 2 million children living with HIV: UN
World Bank chief calls for plan to fight hunger
Disabilities Convention comes into force
Criminal Tribunal acquits two of three accused of all charges

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #11: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #12: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #13: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #14: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #11: Antar Rashtriya Patrika 06 March 2008
HINDI #12: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #13: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #14: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #11: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #12: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #13: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #14: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
INDONESIAN #11: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #12: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #13: Fokus Fokus Kita

UN and Africa

•Economists Debate How to Accelerate Poverty Reduction

2 April 2008

Today's Features

First World Autism Awareness Day celebrated
UN Political Chief Optimistic Following Talks in Cyprus

Today's News

Significant strides made in Haiti - UN report
Substantial progress in achieving MDG targets in G’77 and China
Secretary-General in Romania for Meeting on Afghanistan
FAO Expects Rice Production to Rise in 2008
World Autism Awareness Day observed
UNMIL human rights report released

1 April 2008

Today's Features

Economists Debate How to Accelerate Poverty Reduction
A Focus on Stronger UN-African Union Relations

Today's News

Stars from Sport and Arts Team up for Photographs in UN Anti-Poverty Campaign
Burundian Refugee Returns from Tanzania Hit 300,000 Mark: UNHCR
Relative Calm Returns to Baghdad: IOM
Africa’s Economies Grew 5.8 % in 2007
Rise in Food Prices Compounds Challenge of Meeting MDG’s: Ban
UN Fund Founder and Religious Institutions Mobilize $200 Million for MDGs
Ban Concerned by Troop Movements on Chad/Sudan Border
Ban Urges Calm as Election Results Emerge in Zimbabwe