added 2007 Sun Jun 10 4:04:57 by TechnologyExpert
Across Iraq, millions of people are looking for safer places to live, and not finding them. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported last week that 4.2 million Iraqis have been forced out of their homes. There are also ominous signs that the 4-month-old US security plan for Baghdad is failing to reduce the level of violence.
Across Iraq, millions of people are looking for safer places to live, and not finding them. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported last week that 4.2 million Iraqis have been forced out of their homes. There are also ominous signs that the 4-month-old US security plan for Baghdad is failing to reduce the level of violence.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 22:25:58 by STONERS
A senior United Nations official urged a 171-nation U.N. wildlife forum on Sunday to take action to help protect animals from climate change.
A senior United Nations official urged a 171-nation U.N. wildlife forum on Sunday to take action to help protect animals from climate change.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 16:11:51 by zaph22
More than four years after the fall of Baghdad, the United Nations is spending millions of dollars in Iraqi oil money to continue the hunt for Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
More than four years after the fall of Baghdad, the United Nations is spending millions of dollars in Iraqi oil money to continue the hunt for Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
added 2007 Sat May 26 12:13:03 by KingOfTruth
Awash in snow, path to Pikes Peak summit proving dangerous. Last May, Teresa Taylor was watching climbers pad up to the summit of Pikes Peak in shorts and sneakers. This year, she's warning everyone that beyond Barr Camp, you'd better be dressed for the worst.
Awash in snow, path to Pikes Peak summit proving dangerous. Last May, Teresa Taylor was watching climbers pad up to the summit of Pikes Peak in shorts and sneakers. This year, she's warning everyone that beyond Barr Camp, you'd better be dressed for the worst.
added 2007 Mon May 7 2:34:32 by tehranchik
The United Nations set up a pavilion at Tehran's 20th International Book Fair to contact the people visiting the book fair.
The United Nations set up a pavilion at Tehran's 20th International Book Fair to contact the people visiting the book fair.
added 2007 Wed May 2 18:59:51 by _kam0_
Life for an estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural India has been improved dramatically by several hours of reliable solar-powered lighting every night, made available by a UN-led pilot project to facilitate household financing for solar home systems.
Life for an estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural India has been improved dramatically by several hours of reliable solar-powered lighting every night, made available by a UN-led pilot project to facilitate household financing for solar home systems.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 6:19:56 by STONERS
Palestinians called on Israel Wednesday to seize the opportunity to negotiate peace without preconditions, but Israel refused and accused the Palestinian government of waging a terror campaign.
Palestinians called on Israel Wednesday to seize the opportunity to negotiate peace without preconditions, but Israel refused and accused the Palestinian government of waging a terror campaign.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 5:40:18 by Eagle Eye
A long drought followed by an intense downpour is a recipe for multiple disease outbreaks, also encourages rodent and rodent-borne disease outbreaks as rodent populations boom in the wake of replenished water supplies. Also rising temperatures and extreme weather could also affect the breeding and spread of ticks that carry Lyme disease, according
A long drought followed by an intense downpour is a recipe for multiple disease outbreaks, also encourages rodent and rodent-borne disease outbreaks as rodent populations boom in the wake of replenished water supplies. Also rising temperatures and extreme weather could also affect the breeding and spread of ticks that carry Lyme disease, according
added 2007 Thu Apr 12 18:43:46 by STONERS
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Monday that the Natanz facility had begun "industrial-scale" production of nuclear fuel in a major advance in Iran's uranium enrichment program, which the United Nations has demanded be halted.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Monday that the Natanz facility had begun "industrial-scale" production of nuclear fuel in a major advance in Iran's uranium enrichment program, which the United Nations has demanded be halted.
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added 2007 Mon Apr 9 13:48:41 by pagey
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator told a visiting American delegation Monday that U.N. inspectors would be invited back once $25 million in frozen funds are released, but said it could be difficult for Pyongyang to meet a Saturday deadline for shutting down its main nuclear reactor.
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator told a visiting American delegation Monday that U.N. inspectors would be invited back once $25 million in frozen funds are released, but said it could be difficult for Pyongyang to meet a Saturday deadline for shutting down its main nuclear reactor.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 23:45:10 by tomboy501
Three months after the United States successfully pressed the United Nations to impose strict sanctions on North Korea because of the country's nuclear test, Bush administration officials allowed Ethiopia to complete a secret arms purchase from the North, in what appears to be a violation of the restrictions, according to senior American officials.
Three months after the United States successfully pressed the United Nations to impose strict sanctions on North Korea because of the country's nuclear test, Bush administration officials allowed Ethiopia to complete a secret arms purchase from the North, in what appears to be a violation of the restrictions, according to senior American officials.
added 2007 Wed Mar 28 20:28:14 by populist
Sudan and the U.N. signed an agreement Wednesday to guarantee humanitarian access to refugees in Darfur, where violence and government restrictions have prevented aid from reaching victims of a bloody conflict.
Sudan and the U.N. signed an agreement Wednesday to guarantee humanitarian access to refugees in Darfur, where violence and government restrictions have prevented aid from reaching victims of a bloody conflict.
added 2007 Tue Mar 27 16:51:54 by STONERS
The U.N. Security Council unanimously voted Saturday to impose new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium - a move intended to show Tehran that defiance will leave it increasingly isolated.
The U.N. Security Council unanimously voted Saturday to impose new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium - a move intended to show Tehran that defiance will leave it increasingly isolated.
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 21:39:04 by shyanbelle
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran announced Sunday that it was partially suspending cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency, citing the new U.N. Security Council sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to stop enriching uranium. Gholam Hossein Elham, a government spokesman, said the Iranian Cabinet decided to suspend a provision that calle
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran announced Sunday that it was partially suspending cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency, citing the new U.N. Security Council sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to stop enriching uranium. Gholam Hossein Elham, a government spokesman, said the Iranian Cabinet decided to suspend a provision that calle
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 15:03:29 by charbarred
The visiting U.N. secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, said Sunday that the time is not ripe for meetings with Hamas officials in the new Palestinian government.
The visiting U.N. secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, said Sunday that the time is not ripe for meetings with Hamas officials in the new Palestinian government.
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 5:06:22 by david_nwpa
On the heels of a well-received report on Darfur by the newly revamped UN Human Rights Council, the body is in danger of having its power stripped away. The EU says, give the council more time.
On the heels of a well-received report on Darfur by the newly revamped UN Human Rights Council, the body is in danger of having its power stripped away. The EU says, give the council more time.
added 2007 Tue Mar 13 19:40:25 by STONERS
Global warming could cause severe food and water shortages for millions of people by 2100 and trigger a melt of polar ice that could keep ocean levels rising for centuries, a draft U.N. report shows.
Global warming could cause severe food and water shortages for millions of people by 2100 and trigger a melt of polar ice that could keep ocean levels rising for centuries, a draft U.N. report shows.
added 2007 Thu Mar 8 21:50:10 by populist
Iran on Thursday shrugged off the latest punitive U.N. action - suspension of nearly two dozen nuclear aid programs - and showed no signs it was cowed by the possibility of even tougher penalties in the form of new Security Council sanctions.
Iran on Thursday shrugged off the latest punitive U.N. action - suspension of nearly two dozen nuclear aid programs - and showed no signs it was cowed by the possibility of even tougher penalties in the form of new Security Council sanctions.
added 2007 Tue Mar 6 19:13:17 by populist
Iran offered Tuesday to clear up suspicions about its disputed nuclear activities if the Security Council ends its "interference," in an apparent attempt to head off new sanctions for its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment.
Iran offered Tuesday to clear up suspicions about its disputed nuclear activities if the Security Council ends its "interference," in an apparent attempt to head off new sanctions for its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment.
added 2007 Mon Mar 5 18:37:48 by STONERS
The chief U.N. nuclear inspector said Monday his agency cannot be sure if Iran 's nuclear activities are peaceful or a cover for a weapons program until the country cooperates with his experts.
The chief U.N. nuclear inspector said Monday his agency cannot be sure if Iran 's nuclear activities are peaceful or a cover for a weapons program until the country cooperates with his experts.
added 2007 Mon Mar 5 17:02:38 by Neophile
The United Nations, in partnership with UK developer Playerthree, have announced Stop Disaster Game, a new web-playable game aimed at teaching children how to 'respond to and mitigate disasters.'
The United Nations, in partnership with UK developer Playerthree, have announced Stop Disaster Game, a new web-playable game aimed at teaching children how to 'respond to and mitigate disasters.'
added 2007 Sun Mar 4 3:57:17 by jovial
Global climate change is happening faster than previously believed and its impact is worse than expected, information from an as-yet unpublished draft of the long-awaited second part of a United Nations report obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE reveals. No region of the planet will be spared and some will be hit especially hard.
Global climate change is happening faster than previously believed and its impact is worse than expected, information from an as-yet unpublished draft of the long-awaited second part of a United Nations report obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE reveals. No region of the planet will be spared and some will be hit especially hard.
added 2007 Wed Feb 28 15:21:17 by Ousama
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Qatar Foundation will be hosting the first UNESCO Regional Conference in Support of Global Literacy at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha from March 12-14. The conference, "Literacy in the Arab States: Building Partnerships and Promoting Innovative Approaches," is pa
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Qatar Foundation will be hosting the first UNESCO Regional Conference in Support of Global Literacy at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha from March 12-14. The conference, "Literacy in the Arab States: Building Partnerships and Promoting Innovative Approaches," is pa
added 2007 Thu Feb 22 7:54:27 by trojanhorse
A U.N. watchdog report due on Thursday is likely to confirm Iran has escalated rather than halted its nuclear fuel program, exposing Tehran to wider sanctions over fears it is secretly seeking atom bombs.
A U.N. watchdog report due on Thursday is likely to confirm Iran has escalated rather than halted its nuclear fuel program, exposing Tehran to wider sanctions over fears it is secretly seeking atom bombs.
added 2007 Thu Feb 15 18:44:17 by STONERS
The U.N. nuclear watchdog introduced on Thursday a new radiation warning symbol showing emanating waves, a skull and crossbones, and a running person.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog introduced on Thursday a new radiation warning symbol showing emanating waves, a skull and crossbones, and a running person.
added 2007 Fri Feb 9 21:20:52 by STONERS
An American was appointed to head U.N. political affairs on Friday after the United States vied for the first time to hold the post that negotiates agreements in a variety of crisis points around the world, the United Nations announced.
An American was appointed to head U.N. political affairs on Friday after the United States vied for the first time to hold the post that negotiates agreements in a variety of crisis points around the world, the United Nations announced.
added 2007 Mon Feb 5 16:01:43 by Spadecaller
The newly released report by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is frightening. International policy makers must pay heed to its findings and act now. Money must be diverted now by governments to address global warming.
The newly released report by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is frightening. International policy makers must pay heed to its findings and act now. Money must be diverted now by governments to address global warming.
added 2007 Sat Feb 3 22:02:20 by GregD
Forty-six nations called for the creation of a more powerful U.N. environment agency on Saturday, saying the survival of humanity was at risk, but the United States, China and Russia did not sign up.
Forty-six nations called for the creation of a more powerful U.N. environment agency on Saturday, saying the survival of humanity was at risk, but the United States, China and Russia did not sign up.
added 2007 Thu Feb 1 21:00:53 by STONERS
The U.N. climate panel agreed its starkest warning yet on Thursday that human activities are causing global warming that may bring more droughts, heatwaves and rising seas, delegates said.
The U.N. climate panel agreed its starkest warning yet on Thursday that human activities are causing global warming that may bring more droughts, heatwaves and rising seas, delegates said.
added 2007 Sun Jan 28 22:15:25 by STONERS
Iran said Sunday it needs time to review a plan proposed by the head of the U.N nuclear watchdog agency that calls for holding off on imposing U.N. Security Council sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment.
Iran said Sunday it needs time to review a plan proposed by the head of the U.N nuclear watchdog agency that calls for holding off on imposing U.N. Security Council sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment.
