Tag: United Nations

Thursday, September 22nd 2011 - 08:31 UTC
UN launches all-out attack on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer

The United Nations launched on Monday an all-out attack on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes with a summit meeting devoted to curbing the factors, like tobacco and alcohol use, behind the often preventable scourge that causes 63% of all deaths.
Saturday, September 17th 2011 - 05:05 UTC
Abbas reaffirms he will demand full UN membership for a Palestinian state

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday he would demand full membership of the United Nations when he goes to the UN General Assembly next week, setting up a diplomatic clash with Israel and the United States.
Tuesday, September 6th 2011 - 20:11 UTC
UN warn austerity measures and deficit cuts is pushing the world towards disaster

The pursuit of austerity measures and deficit cuts is pushing the world economy towards disaster in a misguided attempt to please global financial markets, the annual report of the United Nations economic think-tank UNCTAD said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 10th 2011 - 07:20 UTC
UN reaffirms the rights of the World’s 370 million Indigenous Peoples

On the Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the United Nations reaffirms the rights of indigenous peoples and the shared commitment to advance the values of equity, justice and dignity for all.
Friday, July 22nd 2011 - 06:24 UTC
Organizing and hosting major sports events deliver a “positive social legacy”

The upcoming World Cup soccer tournament and Summer Olympics in Brazil should be harnessed to deliver a “positive social legacy” for the South American country and beyond, the United Nations envoy for sports and peace has said.
Saturday, July 16th 2011 - 07:11 UTC
IMO agrees mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on Friday on energy efficiency design standards for new ships to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but developing countries will probably delay implementation by using a waiver, delegates said.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 08:00 UTC
Security Council recommends Bank Ki-moon be appointed for a second term

The Security Council announced Friday that it is recommending to the General Assembly that Ban Ki-moon be appointed to a second consecutive term as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Tuesday, June 14th 2011 - 16:56 UTC
UN forecasts unemployment in Latin America will drop below 7% in 2011

The strong economic recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean will make it possible to bring down unemployment significantly from 7.3% in 2010 to between 6.7% and 7.0% in 2011, according to ECLAC and ILO.
Monday, June 13th 2011 - 21:56 UTC
Argentina asks more support from Ban Ki–moon for Malvinas sovereignty claim

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, CFK, renewed the Argentine claim of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands before UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, who’s visiting the country on his birthday.
Thursday, June 9th 2011 - 19:52 UTC
UN report shows broadband potential for economic and social development

Broadband telecommunications have the potential to spur rapid economic growth and facilitate job creation, according to a United Nations reported unveiled this week, which urges countries to implement national broadband plans or risk losing the benefits of the global high-speed digital communications.