The death toll of China’s recent earthquake rose to 193 today (23 April) with over 12,000 injured according to the UN Humanitarian Affairs Office (OCHA). Jens Laerke, OCHA's spokesperson in Geneva, says the casualty figures could rise as many areas are difficult to access. CH UNTV
The UN Security Council’s five permanent members today in Geneva say that North Korea and Iran pose “serious challenges” to the world’s most important pact on preventing the spread of nuclear arms. CH UNTV
China recorded its 88th H7N9 infection yesterday (18 April). Seventeen of the cases have been fatal and "several" patients are in critical condition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). CH UNTV
International experts have been invited by China to investigate the outbreak of H7N9 bird flu which has so far claimed 14 lives, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday. CH UNTV
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde calls upon global policymakers to act to get ahead—and stay ahead—of the crisis, she notes that in far too many countries, improvements in financial markets have not translated into improvements in the lives of people. IMF
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern today (5 April) over the reinstatement of the death penalty in a number of countries in the Middle East and Asia. CH UNTV
The Security Council today (7 March) unanimously approved a new resolution condemning "in the strongest terms" the 12 February nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and imposing new sanctions. UNTV
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a statement today urging China to address issues in Tibet that have led to what she says is a rise in extreme protests, like self-immolations. CHUNTV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented a gloomier picture of the global economy than a few months ago, saying prospects have deteriorated further and risks increased. Overall, the IMF's forecast for global growth was marked down to 3.3 percent this year and a still sluggish 3.6 percent in 2013. IMF
Members of the Human Rights Council today (28 September) voted to extend the commission of inquiry onSyria, calling for full cooperation from the Syrian authorities with the commission, including granting the team access to the country to carry out their inquiry. CH UNTV