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Putin urges int'l community to unite around UN
Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday called on the international community to unite around the United Nations to secure peace in the world, the Kremlin press service reported.
UN finances "generally positive"
The United Nations' financial situation is "generally positive," but some "belt- tightening" measures, including possible layoffs, are expected later this year, UN Under-secretary-general Yukio Takazu said here on Friday.
ILO seeks closure of unsafe Bangladesh factories after collapse
The UN’s labour agency urged Bangladesh to close unsafe factories as rescuers on Tuesday pulled more bodies from the wreckage of the nation’s worst industrial disaster in which at least 650 have died.
UN officials issue call to protect journalists’ safety
United Nations officials today issued a call to action to ensure the safety of journalists in every country, echoing Ban Ki-moon who declared; “When it is safe to speak, the whole world benefits”.
Togo assumes rotating UNSC presidency
Togo on Wednesday assumed the rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council for May.
UN launches initiative to achieve ‘zero hunger’ in Asia and the Pacific
The United Nations today launched the Zero Hunger Challenge in Asia and the Pacific, calling on governments, farmers, scientists, business, civil society and consumers to work together to end hunger in the region where the majority of the world’s undernourished people live.
UN honours designers of its iconic headquarters
With an extensive renovation of the great General Assembly Hall imminent, United Nations officials today paid tribute to architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Government purchases from local IT sectors can stimulate economy
Local purchases of goods and services in the information technology sector by government offices has untapped potential for stimulating domestic economic progress, particularly in developing countries, the United Nations reported today.
Ban inaugurates renovated Security Council chamber
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon inaugurated a completely refurbished Security Council chamber with advanced electronics Tuesday.
Ban calls Boston marathon bombing ‘senseless, appalling’ act
Ban Ki-moon today condemned the bombing at the Boston Marathon, calling “this senseless violence… all the more appalling for taking place at an event renowned for bringing people together from around the world in a spirit of sportsmanship and harmony.”
