United Nations

Susan Rice Nominated for U.N. Ambassador

Iria — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:24:01 -0600

Susan Rice has been nominated as future U.N. Ambassador by President-elect Barack Obama.

King Of Saudi Arabia Promotes 'Theological Diplomacy' At UN

admin_huliq — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:30:02 -0600

Seven years ago, a group of mostly Saudi terrorists hijacked airliners and flew them into New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Now, Saudi King Abdullah has flown to New York to urge world leaders at the UN to find ways of bridging the divide between Islam and the West.

North Korea Vows to Restart Nuclear Program; Expels U.N. Inspectors

Iria — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:19:28 -0500

In 2006 North Korea conducted a nuclear test, albeit almost comically small. Since then a series of negotiations had produced a Feb. 2007 disarmament-for-aid agreement which resulted in the dismantling of the Yongbyon nuclear plant. However, on Wednesday North Korea backed away from the agreement, expelling U.N. inspectors and vowing the restart the plant, which can make weapons-grade plutonium.

UN helping farmers in Afghanistan, Africa

admin_huliq — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:32:11 -0500

Alarmed by adverse impact of climate change on farming and rising food prices, the UN agencies are helping farmers in Afghanistan and Africa to increase their agricultural production.

BBC accuses UN of Congo troop cover-up

admin_huliq — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:55 -0500

The United Nations has covered up crimes by UN troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This claim is being made by the BBC, which says that it has confidential sources within the UN.

United Nations to Close Human Rights Office in Angola

seher — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:01:55 -0500

The United Nations says it plans to close its human rights office in Angola due to a lack of cooperation from Angolan authorities.

New UN Envoy to Afghanistan Vows to Improve Rebuilding Efforts

seher — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:53:10 -0500

The new U.N. Special Envoy to Afghanistan visited the Afghan capital, Kabul, Friday, and vowed to bring changes to help with rebuilding efforts in the war-torn country.

UN Welcomes Nepalese Government Deal with Protesting Madheshis

seher — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:38:16 -0600

The international community is welcoming a deal between Nepal's government and ethnic Madheshi protesters, after more than two weeks of crippling strikes. The deal means an end to protests that shut down most of southern Nepal, causing a severe fuel shortage and concerns about the upcoming election in April. Liam Cochrane reports from Kathmandu.

US Congressional Panel Considers Iraqi Refugee Problem

seher — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:08:25 -0600

In testimony to a congressional committee, a United Nations official has expressed renewed concern about conditions facing Iraqi refugees who have fled to neighboring countries. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill.

Former UN Chief Suspends Kenyan Political Talks to Consult Leaders

seher — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:53:46 -0600

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan says talks between Kenya's government and opposition leaders aimed at ending a post-election political crisis have been suspended.

The World Food Programme Short of Funds

admin_huliq — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:03:03 -0600

The World Food Programme (WFP) is experiencing serious financial problems due to rising food prices. The head of the United Nations food aid agency, Josette Sheeran, says nearly 340 million euros is needed just to finance operations already in the pipeline.

UN Launches New Campaign to End Violence Against Women

seher — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:52:21 -0600

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has launched a multi-year campaign to end violence against women and girls. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more.