Tag: United Nations

Thursday, May 3rd 2012 - 22:08 UTC
UN Ban Ki-moon message on World Press Freedom Day, May 3

“In an era of rapid and often momentous change, the value of a vigorous, independent and pluralistic press is undeniable.
Friday, February 24th 2012 - 07:53 UTC
Visiting US congressman offers support for Falklands’ self-determination

South American rhetoric on the Falklands should, “be cooled, otherwise mistakes might happen,” US member of the house of Representatives Republican Congressman F. Jim Sensenbrenner told the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Tuesday, February 21st 2012 - 22:41 UTC
Timerman Falklands ‘militarization claim’ with little echo at UN admits Argentine press

The Argentine minister Hector Timerman presentation before the United Nations claiming the “militarization of the South Atlantic” from the Falklands by the UK does not seem to be having the expected echo according to press reports from Buenos Aires, based on correspondents’ contributions from New York.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islanders have the right to choose their future

By Dr. Barry Elsby - The Falkland Islands are home to a thriving community. In the face of escalating rhetoric, that community must have the right to determine its own future, argues Dr Barry Elsby MLA
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 04:39 UTC
Ban Ki-moon praises Latinamerica on 45th anniversary of nuclear weapon-free zone pact

On the 45th anniversary of the treaty that created a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed the pact as an example of how regional initiatives can advance global norms on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful use of atomic energy.
Saturday, February 11th 2012 - 01:26 UTC
Ban Ki-moon calls on Argentina and UK to scale down Falklands’ dispute

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon voiced hope that Argentina and the United Kingdom can avoid escalating their dispute over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and resolve their differences through dialogue.
Friday, February 10th 2012 - 01:21 UTC
UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans

A United Nations-backed scientific expedition which has been travelling the world’s oceans for almost three years is in New York seeking to raise public awareness of the impact of climate change in oceans.
Monday, October 31st 2011 - 21:23 UTC
US stops funding of UNESCO following admission of Palestine

United States said on Monday it had stopped funding UNESCO, the U.N. cultural agency, following its vote to grant the Palestinians full membership.
Monday, October 31st 2011 - 20:25 UTC
Palestine becomes full member 195 of UNESCO (14 against, 52 abstentions)

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO voted on Monday to admit Palestine as a full member of the Paris-based agency.
Wednesday, October 26th 2011 - 02:53 UTC
UN assembly calls on the US (for the 20th time) to lift trade embargo against Cuba

The UN General Assembly called on Tuesday for the 20th straight year on the United States to lift its trade embargo against Cuba, as the communist-run island dismissed as fraudulent US moves to ease some restrictions.