Ban Ki-moon urges Iraq to address `root causes` of unrest

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:25

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Iraqi leaders to address the "root causes" of a surge in bloodshed.

Cyclone Phailin damage control recognised by UN

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:47

The Odisha government`s success in minimising the devastation caused by Cyclone Phailin which struck Odisha in early October came in for UN recognition.

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 12:49

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday highlighted the vital role of science and technology in promoting peace and development.

Shopian killings: Geelani to submit memorandum to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 21:44

Hardline Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday said he would submit a memorandum on the killings of unarmed youths in Kashmir to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

UN Secretary General to Interact with KISS Students

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 22:06

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would hold an interaction with tribal students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) here through video conferencing.

UNSG congratulates people of Pakistan on historic election

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 12:19

Ban Ki-moon today applauded the courage and determination of political parties to engage in the electoral process despite the challenging security situation ahead of the voting.

UN names head of Syria chemical arms inquiry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:48

UN Secretary General named a Swedish scientist to head a UN fact-finding mission to investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Bangladesh on the track to graduate from LDC list: UN chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:28

Bangladesh is on the track to graduate from the ranks of the least developed countries, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has said.

Ban voices support for Malala as world names Nov 10 after her

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 00:10

With the world commemorating November 10 as `Malala Day` in honour of Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon extended his support to the young girl.

UN chief congratulates EU on Nobel Peace Prize win

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 00:03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated the European Union (EU) on winning the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.

UN chief warns of more Syrian spillover

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 09:03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is alarmed at escalating tensions along the Syrian-Turkish border and is warning that the risk of regional conflict and threat to international peace is increasing.