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31 July 2008

Radovan Karadzic Represents Himself Before UN Tribunal; Makes No Plea
Successful Peacebuilding Requires the Effort of All Key Players - Outgoing ASG For Peacebuilding Support
Setbacks Shouldn't be Used as an Excuse to Abandon Peace Efforts - Israel's Foreign Minister
Israeli Foreign Minister Discusses Global and Regional Threats in the Middle East
OCHA Official says Impact of Floods in West Africa Still Being Felt in Region
Food Security and Drug Trafficking a Concern in West Africa - OCHA
Worldwide Patent Application Filings on the Rise
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Israeli Prime Minister Resignation is Right Choice at Right Time - Israel's Defense Minister
Iran Deceiving World Regarding Nuclear Plans - Must be Stopped - Israeli Defense Minister Barak

Today's Features

Peacebuilding Support Office chief retires
Former prosecutor welcomes Karadzic trial

Today's News

UNICEF says breastfeeding improves children’s chances of survival
UN sends urgent aid for Peruvian livestock threatened by early cold spell
Electric buses to help goal of “Green Olympics” in Beijing
Top trade official urges continued cooperation
More patents for inventions being sought
UN Office expresses support for threatened official in Guinea Bissau
UN human rights expert is to conduct first mission to Myanmar
Radovan Karadzic appears before UN war crimes tribunal
New floods in West Africa

UN and Africa

South African Lawyer is new human rights chief

30 July 2008

Emerging Food Crisis in North Korea Leads Families to Turn to Other Food Sources
World Food Program Concerned About Food Shortage in North Korea
Security Council Action will have Consequences in Darfur - Force Commander
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Security Council Ends Eritrea - Ethiopia Border Force
UN Initiates One-Month Climate Change Campaign to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy
UN Can't Impose Peace on Parties Dedicated to War - Outgoing USG for Peacekeeping
Former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic Now in UN Custody
Detained Former Bosnian Serb Leader Will Enjoy Same Access as all Detainees
Politics and Sports Don't Mix - Olympic Boycott Wrong - UN Sports for Peace chief
Olympics to have Lasting Positive Impacts - UN Special Envoy

Today's Features

Millions face hunger in North Korea
Karadzic arrives at International Tribunal

Today's News

UNICEF chief launches tetanus campaign in Madagascar
North Korea is facing its worst food crisis
UN chief regrets decision of Ethiopia and Eritrea to reject options for UN presence
Security Council terminates mandate of UNMEE
Radovan Karadzic now in custody of war crimes tribunal
WTO trade negotiations at an impasse
Ban disappointed efforts to conclude Doha Round failed to yield desired outcome

Other Asian Languages

INDONESIAN #24: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #25: Fokus Fokus Kita
BANGLA # 30: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #32: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #30: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
URDU #31: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

Caribbean News

A meeting on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons ends with the adoption of a report on the way forward to end the scourage.

29 July 2008

Good News for Children and Women in Fight Against AIDS - New AIDS Report
New Report on AIDS Points to Progress But UN's AIDS Chief Says Not Enough
Progress on AIDS Fight Uneven When it Comes to the Young and Women - UNFPA Chief
Reaction to New Appointment 'Overwhelming' Says New HCHR
Experience as Human Rights Advocate will Aid UN New High Commissioner
Give Peace a Chance in Darfur - Temporarily Stop Legal Action Against Sudan's President - South Africa
Former High Commissioner for Human Rights will Impact Work of New High Commissioner
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Not Stopping Court Action Against Sudan Pres. an Insult to All of Africa - Sudan's UN Ambassador
U.S. says Don't Hold Darfur Peacekeeping 'Hostage' - Sudan says Don't 'Blackmail' Us
U.S. to Look at Aid Dollars Lost in Currency Exchange in Myanmar
U.S. Against Connecting Peacekeeper Deployment and Stopping Court Action Against Sudan's President
Progress and Potentially a Way Forward in Myanmar - USG Returns from Visit
Millions of Aid Dollars Lost in Myanmar Exchange Rate - Humanitarian Affairs USG on the Case

Today's Features

The new human rights chief is ready to start in September
UNAIDS releases 2008 Report on the global epidemic of AIDS

Today's News

WFP to expand food operations in West Africa
UNCTAD handbook shows developed countries still dominate exports
UN humanitarian chief sees lots of physical progress in Myanmar
UNAMID continues to monitor re-integration of ex-combatants into Sudan Armed Forces and Police
Security Council divided on Sudan genocide indictment
Enormous progress made in the fight against AIDS: Piot

28 July 2008

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Secretary-General Calls For Olympic Truce
Peace and Justice Must Go Hand in Hand - UN Legal Chief

Today's Features

UN helps China train Olympic volunteers
Outgoing Legal Adviser on the importance of justice

Today's News

Secretary-General welcomes General Assembly endorsement of South African jurist as rights chief
General Assembly confirms Judge Pillay as UN human rights chief
Ban calls for Olympic Truce during Beijing Games
Lamy says progress being made in WTO talks, but banana dispute surfaces
ECOSOC wraps annual session, expresses grave concern over increasing number of humanitarian emergencies

25 July 2008

UNHCR Launches Running for Life Campaign in Colombia
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Serbia is Ready to Talk to Kosovo But NOT About the Reconfiguration of UNMIK
Kosovo is Ready to Talk to Serbia But NOT About the Status of Kosovo
Serbia and Kosovo Authorities Ready to Talk, But Not About the Same Topics
UN Chief Wants UNMIK to Cooperate with the EU Regarding Kosovo
UNMIK Must Adjust to 'New reality' on the Ground in Kosovo - SRSG for Kosovo
When and How the UN Leaves Kosovo 'Not My Problem' -The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Kosovo
Kosovo and Serbia Want to Talk but Not Accept Each Other's Point of View
Myanmar Junta and World Can Work Together - Cyclone Proved it - Vietnamese Ambassador

Women

The UN Population Fund says family planning is a right for all people.
A women’s expedition climbs Mount Everest.

Today's Features

Land dispute continues
UN group holds symbolic meeting in Argentina

Today's News

The situation in Myanmar remains dire: WFP
700,000 children in Myanmar need long-term aid: UNICEF
UNMIK can have role in facilitating dialogue among Kosovo parties: UN envoy
UNHCR launches “Running for Life” campaign in Colombia
Cassava could help protect food and energy security in poor countries: FAO
Human Rights Committee has raised concern over the treatment of terrorism suspects
United Nations launches appeal to help meet the urgent early recovery needs of the victims of the Wenchuan earthquake

Caribbean News

Dominica warns of the lasting effects of the food and energy crises on developing countries

24 July 2008

US UN Ambassador Says Security Council Wants to Shift to Political Track in Myanmar
UN's Human Rights Working Group on the Disappeared See Progress in Argentina
Secretary-General Names his Pick for New High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Chief's Pick for New High Commissioner for Human Rights has Extensive Human Rights Experience - SG's Spokesperson
UN's Humanitarian Chief Says There's Been Progress in Myanmar
Over Half of all Households in Gaza Below Poverty Line - UNRWA
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UNICEF Launches Campaign to Fight Diarrhea in DPRK
UNICEF Concerned About Malnutrition in North Korea
West Africa a Favorite Transit Point for South American Cocaine Cartels - UNODC
Sudan's President Visits UN/AU Peacekeepers in Darfur

Today's Features

Navanethem Pillay as new Human Rights chief
Ten Nepali Women Climb Everest with help from WFP

Today's News

Egyptian Engineering Company arrives in Darfur
UNDP assists with establishment of first Women Lawyers Association in Somaliland
Angola expels thousands of DRC nationals
Ban concerned by Israeli announcement to build residential units in West Bank
UN picks South African judge for post of human rights chief
UNICEF says it urgently needs to reach children in North Korea with life-saving support
Palestinian economy continues to stagnate: UNRWA

UN Calling Asia

UN to continue helping Nepal build democratic institutions

UN and Africa

UN Envoy calls for Security Council action in Somalia

23 July 2008

UN Security Council Extends UN Mission in Nepal for Six Months
Security Deteriorating in Somalia - U.S. UN Ambassador
Positive Developments in Somalia Aside; Assessing Security Situation is Central - South African UN Ambassador
African-Union Commissioner Calls for 'UN Take-over' of AMISOM
Somalia's Foreign Minister Hopes Security Council Can Help Stabilize his Country
Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia Urges Security Council to Act in the Country
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
War Criminals Will Be Caught No Matter How Long it Takes - U.K. Ambassador
Karadzic Arrest Proves Serbia Wants Peace and EU Membership - France's UN Ambassador
No Impunity for Sudanese President Bashir - Not Now - U.S. UN Ambassador
U.S. UN Ambassador Hopes Former Bosnian Serb General Will Be Caught Next

Today's Features

Suspected drug traffickers are arrested in Guinea Bissau
Envoy calls for “bold, decisive” UN action on Somalia

Today's News

Security Council endorses call for gradual drawdown of UNMIN
UN assisting West African countries in the fight against drug traffficking
UNESCO to launch resource pack at International AIDS Conference
Focus on climate change is well justified: UN official
Modest progress made so far in negotiations on the Doha Development Round: WTO chief
Special envoy urges bold, decisive and fast action on Somalia
Sudanese president expresses support for UN-African Union mission

22 July 2008

USG for Political Affairs is both Encouraged and Concerned about Developments in the Middle East
Continued Settlement Activity by Israel is Contrary to International Law and a Threat to Peace Process - USG for Political Affairs
Israel's Continued Settlement Construction Undermining Mid-East Peace - Palestinian Representative
International Court of Justice Sets Deadline for US to File in Case of Mexicans on Death Row
Israel's UN Ambassador Calls on Muslim World to Support Peace Talks Between Israelis and Moderate Palestinians
World Health Organization Helps Rebuild Cyclone Ravaged Myanmar
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Postal Agency Says Webmail is NOT a Threat to Traditional Mail

Today's Features

UNFPA continues relief work in Myanmar
UN welcomes arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic

Today's News

People of Myanmar had good access to health care prior to Cyclone Nargis: Study
UN says 26 die of hunger in overcrowded prison in DRC
Significant progress made in Myanmar: Holmes
24th edition of the Universal Postal Congress
IOM Engages Religious Leaders to Combat Human Trafficking
Ban welcomes signing of MOU between Zimbabwe parties
UN concerned about lack of improvement of situation in West Bank
Secretary-General welcomes arrest of war crimes suspect

21 July 2008

US UN Ambassador Questions Russia Behavior Toward Georgia
Russian/Georgian Tension at Center of Troubles Between Both Nations - Georgian UN Ambassador
Russia's UN Ambassador says it was Right to Veto Zimbabwe Resolution; It's Time for Pragmatism and Not Emotions
Talks Between Zimbabwe's President & Opposition Leader Welcomed by UN
Movie About Former UN Envoy for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation
New Report Released on Cyclone Nargis to Guide Relief and Recovery Efforts
Threats to Global Economy Provides Inspiration for Successful WTO Meeting - WTO Chief
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello's Life Being Made Into a Movie
Scientists Sterilize Mosquitoes to Curb Spread of Malaria

Today's Features

IAEA uses nuclear technology to eliminate malaria-causing mosquitoes
General Assembly debates global food crisis

Today's News

Time for action is now amid economic threats: WTO chief
Security situation in Darfur relatively calm: UNAMID
Post-Nargis report offers credible assessment of medium-term recovery needs of Myanmar: Ban
UN says it has cleared two-thirds of Afghanistan of landmines
UN chief calls for investment of new resources in agriculture
World Bank urges WTO meeting to reach accord on Doha Development Agenda
$1 billion needed to rebuild Myanmar: report
Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia

18 July 2008

UN Chief says Multiple Strategies Needed to Address Global Food Crisis
Increased Food and Fuel Prices Could Push an Additional 100 Million into Poverty - Secretary-General
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Refugee Agency Needs $11.9M for Sudan Repatriation
Secretary-General Recommends Six Month Extension of UN Mission in Nepal
Displaced Iraqis Continue to Struggle For Food, Housing and Health Care
Djibouti On The Brink of Famine says World Food Program
Darfur Peace Process in Jeopardy - Sudan's UN Ambassador

Today's Features

Ban Ki-moon’s Homecoming
UN-Habitat chief on harmonious urban-rural development

Today's News

WFP Djibouti food crisis
Insecurity and drought combine to deepen suffering in Somalia:WFP
UNHCR says funding shortfall could undermine repatriation efforts
Internally-displaced Iraqis continue to suffer lack of adequate basic services: IOM
UN chief outlines six-point Comprehensive Framework for Action on food security
Somalia remains a challenge: Ban

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #29: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #28: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
HINDI #30: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #31: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #29: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda says it’s vital to enhance the capacity of the UN system to improve its response to the needs of developing countries.

UN Calling Asia

Final report of the panel set up to look into the violence during Timor- Leste’s struggle for independence

17 July 2008

Is it Morally Acceptable to Kill a Child Soldier
Secretary-General Praises Role of ICC and its Contribution to International Law
UNICEF's Reintegration Program Gives Child Soldiers a Fighting Chance
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Member States Need to Do More Than Just Talk About Ending Child Soldiering says US Ambassador
Political Considerations are Not the Responsibility of the ICC Prosecutor
There's No Room for Double Standards in International Justice Arena - ICC Prosecutor
Sudan's President Implicated his Minister for Humanitarian Affairs for Darfur War Crimes - ICC Prosecutor
ICC Prosecutor Says He'll Follow the Evidence While Investigating War Crimes in Darfur
ICC Prosecutor Says He Has Evidence to Back Charges Against Sudan's President
International Criminal Court Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
US Ambassador Puts Countries Using Child Soldiers on Notice
Security Council Must Crack Down on 'Persistent Violators' of Child Soldiering - USG
Protection of Children in Armed Conflict Should be Placed Above Politics - SG
International Court Should Continue Legal Process Regarding Sudan's President Bashir - UK Ambassador

Today's Features

Emmanuel Jal: From child soldier to rapper
10th anniversary of founding of International Criminal Court

Today's News

IMF sees global economy slowing through first half of 2009
ICC prosecutor says no political considerations in call for arrest of Sudan’s president
ICC puts would-be criminals on notice they cannot expect impunity: Ban
Disaster management strategies should target and reduce inequalities
Political will crucial to meet needs of children in armed conflict: Ban
More difficult challenges ahead to protect children in armed conflict
World will fall short of Millennium Sanitation target: UNICEF/WHO
IPU concerns about Zimbabwe Parliament

UN and Africa

ICC Prosecutor calls for arrest of Sudanese President

Perspective

The International Year of Sanitation – what progress is being made?

16 July 2008

UN Still Seeks $3.6 Billion to Fund Projects for Global Humanitarian Crises
UNFPA Chief Pleased that Gender Issues will be Funded Through UN's Consolidated Appeal
Security Council 'Not Happy' with Progress Building Up UNAMID says UK Ambassador
UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Ambush and Attack of UNAMID Force
World Court Orders United States to do What it Can to Halt Execution of Mexican Citizens on Death Row
Secretary-General Encouraged by Prisoner Release Between Israel and Lebanon
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
WHO Plans to Play a More Active Role in Disaster Relief
WHO Launches Campaign for Safer Hospitals Following China and Myanmar Disasters
UN Continues Re-Assignment of Non-Essential Staff in Darfur
Violence in Congo Forces the World Food Program to Cut Rations
Opposition Responsible for Mugabe Win in Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's UN Ambassador
Let Legal Process Continue in Genocide Case Against Sudan's President - France's UN Ambassador

Today's News

Food needs rise in eastern Congo :WFP
Ban hopes for 80% deployment of UNAMID by year end
UN continues to relocate staff from Darfur
UN launches US$33 million appeal for victims of China quake
Natural disasters, food insecurity and conflict increase demand for humanitarian assistance: Holmes
UN chief encouraged by exchange of prisoners between Israel and Hezbollah
UN envoy welcomes Somali progress on Djibouti Agreement

Food Crisis

"Food Crisis: Danger and Opportunity" Episode 7

15 July 2008

UN Operation in Darfur Continues Despite Possible Indictment of Sudan's President
Zimbabwe Ambassador Says New Sanction Resolutions Would Also Fail
UN Agencies to Continue Work in Somalia for Now Despite Violence - UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia
Abundance of Small Arms Escalates Violence - Chair of Small Arms Meeting
Israel and Hezbollah Turn to International Red Cross for Help in Prisoner Swap
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Fingerprinting of Roma by Italian Government Violates Their Rights
Small Arms Profoundly Impacting Escalation of Violence - Chair of Small Arms Meeting
Fight of Illicit Arms A High Disarmament Priority - Secretary-General

Today's Features

Despite control efforts, illicit small arms on the rise
Attacks on relief workers increase in Somalia

Today's News

UN gravely concerned over deteriorating security situation in Somalia
Ban urges universal action to end illicit trade in small arms
UN Independent experts concerned about stigmatization of Roma community
Cote d’Ivoire still faces significant challenges: UN report
Ban discusses Middle East peace process with Israeli/ Palestinian leaders
Growing insecurity threatens humanitarian response in Somalia: WFP
UN reports situation in Sudan calm

14 July 2008

Even Heads of State Can be Successfully Brought to Justice - Prosecutor of Special Court for Sierra Leone
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President
Secretary-General says UN Must Respect ICC's Independence as it's Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Sudan's President
Zimbabwe's UN Ambassador Says UN has Been Partial on Question of Zimbabwe
Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Small Arms Survey Finds Illicit Trade Aids Criminals and Insurgents
UN Meeting Deciding if China Can Trade Ivory
Sudan Rejects Genocide Charges Against President Bashir -Sudan's UN Ambassador
Sudan's President Charged with Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity by ICC Prosecutor

Today's Features

CITES meeting to consider ivory trade
Sudan rejects indictment of President for genocide

Today's News

Ban expects Sudan to ensure safety and security of UN personnel
Sudan says it does not recognize the authority of the ICC
International Criminal Court charges Sudan’s president with genocide
UN refutes claims of bias against Zimbabwe
Holmes urges scaled-up efforts to address humanitarian crisis in Horn of Africa
Positive economic growth trends due to strong performance in Asia: Dervis
UN chief urges al-Bashir to investigate deadly attack on UN/AU peacekeepers

11 July 2008

Women

Zambia's First Lady on protecting women against HIV and AIDS

Today's Features

The right to family planning on World Population Day
Nuclear accident exercise in Mexico

Today's News

Today is World Population Day
More Zimbabweans crossing into South Africa seeking asylum: UNHCR
UN delays sanctions vote on Zimbabwe
UNHCR urges South Africa to halt Zimbabwean deportations
Health crisis heightens humanitarian despair in Ethiopia: WHO
Iran’s nuclear programme worrisome: Ban
Security Council fails to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe

Caribbean News

The UN Economic and Social Council says multiple global challenges threaten the achievement of internationally-agreed development goals.

UN Calling Asia

Returning home to a hero's welcome, Ban urges Koreans to do more for the world

10 July 2008

Women

The women’s anti-discrimination committee questions Yemen about child marriage

Today's Features

Sanitation for sustainable development in India
Security Council considers Zimbabwe sanctions

Today's News

WFP urges practical steps to help the hungry
FAO warns of the impact of climate change on fisheries
Real growth in Afghanistan can come from agriculture and energy sectors: Eide
UN launches revised appeal for $480 million for Myanmar
Security Council condemns attack on UNAMID
Ban calls for help for the "bottom billion"
Preliminary fact finding investigation underway on ambush of UNAMID patrol
Ban immensely concerned by attack on UN peacekeepers in Darfur

Other Asian Languages

HINDI #29: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
HINDI #28: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
URDU #28: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

UN and Africa

Militias kill United Nations and African Union peacekeepers in Darfur

9 July 2008

Today's Features

Food Crisis: Danger and Opportunity

Today's News

Another UN aid convoy driver killed in Somalia
UN appeals for US$400 million to help Afghans
FAO’s initiative on soaring food prices now covers more than 50 countries
G8 Summit has not delivered enough leadership on climate change-UNEP
Ban encouraged by G8 efforts to tackle global food crisis
Seven peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur: UN

Food Crisis

"Food Crisis: Danger and Opportunity" Episode 6

8 July 2008

Today's Features

Security situation deteriorates in Afghanistan
Ban Ki-moon urges G8 to act on food crisis

Today's News

UNHCR urges EU to improve quality of asylum decision-making
The Zimbabwe issue poses a challenge to the world: Deputy Secretary-General
Security Council condemns suicide bombing in Kabul
Strengthen UN system to help vulnerable countries adapt to climate change: Kerim
UN agencies urge G8 leaders to deal decisive blow against hunger
Secretary-General welcomes G8 statement on reducing emissions

7 July 2008

Today's Features

Easing life for disabled refugees
UN Condemns killing of UN official in Somalia

Today's News

UNDP strongly condemns killing of the head of its Mogadishu office
Increase in the level of insurgent and terrorist activity in Afghanistan: UN
UN chief condemns suicide bombing in Kabul
$62 billion per year needed by 2010 to meet MDG’s: Ban
Special envoy condemns shooting of UN military observer and Sudan national monitor
General Assembly to consider plight of countries threatened by climate change
Young delegates express high hopes as 'Junior 8' Summit opens in Japan
Ban urges G8 leaders to act now on key global challenges

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #26: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #27: Jati Shongher Protidhoni

4 July 2008

Today's Features

Preventing genocide with the help of young people
Ban Ki-moon Urges Korea to Shoulder Greater Global Responsibilities

Today's News

UN Refugee agency seeks views of refugees in Ecuador
WFP stepping up assistance to Ethiopia
World Food Programme to feed more in Haiti
Ban Ki-moon met South Korea’s Leaders in Seoul

3 July 2008

Today's Features

Malawi achieves food security – one household at a time
Returning home to a hero’s welcome, Ban urges Koreans to do more for the world

Today's News

UN Rights office calls for restraint in Mongolia
ICC prosecutors appeal judges’ decision to orders release of Congolese war-lord Thomas Lubanga
Former Congolese vice president handed over to International Criminal Court
WFP expands food assistance to Ethiopia
WHO moves to restore health services in Abyei
Children: the forgotten victims of Afghan conflict: Coomaraswamy
Ban Ki-moon Arrived in Korea on First Official Visit

UN Calling Asia

UN Secretary-General Ban visits the Republic of Korea, Japan and China

UN and Africa

The United Nations questions the outcome of Zimbabwe’s presidential run-off elections.

2 July 2008

Today's Features

How trade restrictions and farm subsidies contribute to the food crisis

Today's News

UN wants to strengthen partnership with China: Ban
Secretary-General welcomes liberation of hostages in Colombia
Act now to avert impending humanitarian crisis in Greater Horn of Africa: UNICEF
WHO study forecasts shortage of health care professionals
WFP scales up Haiti operation to reach 2 million beneficiaries
Ban urges China to play greater role in global affairs
Land degradation on the rise worldwide: FAO
G’8 leaders urged to focus on the needs of the most vulnerable

Other Asian Languages

HINDI #27: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
BANGLA #24: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #25: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
URDU #27: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

Caribbean News

The rising prices for food and fuel dominate a high-level session of the UN Economic and Social Council;

1 July 2008

Today's Features

Ceasefire fails to improve life in Gaza
Keeping infant formula safe for babies

Today's News

We are living in a time of increased threats and vulnerabilities: UN
Ban urges G-8 leaders to act decisively on food crisis, climate change and MDG’s
UN needs China on board the common efforts to address climate change: Ban
Climate change top priority in meetings with Chinese leaders: Ban
UN rights official calls for durable solutions for Mozambique’s flood victims
Afghanistan needs stepped up humanitarian efforts: Holmes
Concern very high over Zimbabwe’s suspension of NGO’s field operations; Holmes
UNHCR warns France over European Union immigration plans
UNICEF begins massive airlift to feed malnourished children in Ethiopia
Achieving universality of Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty a priority: Ban

Food Crisis

"Food Crisis: Danger and Opportunity" Episode 5