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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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In landmark UN meeting, China and Russia defend veto
China and Russia on Wednesday explained their vetoes of a proposal that would have imposed new sanctions on North Korea.
UN urges speed and 'unity' at climate talks in Germany
At the start of talks in Bonn, the UN's climate chief urged delegates "not to lose focus" in fighting climate change.
Bomb kills 2 UN peacekeepers in Mali
The UN says it is the sixth time a peacekeeping convoy has been targeted in less than a month.
China, Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea
The 13-2 vote in favor of the resolution was not enough to secure its adoption as Beijing and Moscow have veto-rights.
Russia 'weaponizes' food security, US tells UN meeting
The US said Russia was "jeopardizing" global food supplies as the UN Security Council addressed food insecurity.
Iraq: UN envoy urges politicians to end stalemate
UN envoy Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert the streets in Iraq could "boil over" if a government was not formed.
UN: Millions more people faced hunger in 2021
Conflict, economic troubles, extreme weather and the coronavirus pandemic were all highlighted as contributing factors.
UN seeks to force explanations for Security Council vetoes
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council, the US, the UK, France, China and Russia have veto power.
UN Security Council lacks teeth
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia can veto any resolution against itself.
UN seeks $80 million to prevent 'imminent' Yemen oil spill
The UN is calling for emergency funds for an operation to prevent oil spilling from a tanker moored off Yemen.
Yemen's fragile cease-fire holding so far, UN envoy says
UN envoy Hans Grundberg voiced cautious optimism about the truce between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Houthis.
UN approves new Afghanistan mandate to Russian rebuke
The UN Security Council renewed the assistance mission to Afghanistan for another year.
UN calls for billions in Yemen aid
The UN says the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen risks being forgotten as the world focuses on the war in Ukraine.
UN: South Sudan peacekeeping mission extended for a year
The UN Security Council has extended the stay of its 19,000-strong peacekeeping force in South Sudan for another year.
US, UN allies condemn N. Korea missile launches
North Korea has tested nine missiles since the beginning of the year, including a reported ballistic missile on March 5.
China, Russia arming Myanmar junta: UN rights expert
The military junta is still receiving fighters jets and armored vehicles, the UN's special rapporteur has said.
Greece: UN calls for end to 'deplorable' migrant pushbacks
The UN slammed European governments, saying the "deplorable" and illegal acts were being "normalized."
Yemen: 5 UN staff abducted by suspected militants
Armed men, suspected to be al-Qaeda militants, abducted UN staff in Yemen. Talks for the workers' release are ongoing.
UN deputy chief shaken by stories of Tigray fighting
Amina Mohammed has met with the Ethiopian women facing some of the most horrifying consequences of the Tigray conflict.
Congo sentences 51 to death over UN killings
A military court condemned 51 people to death for the murders of a pair of United Nations investigators.
Iran, Venezuela and Sudan and others lose UN voting rights
In total, 11 countries are behind on membership dues, and eight have had their right to vote suspended.
UN makes 'largest-ever' aid appeal for Afghanistan
The UN says the $5 billion "stopgap" would help shore up essential services and that none of it will go to the Taliban.
UN launches talks to help end crisis in Sudan
The UN hopes that the consultations will help lead to a resolution between anti-coup protesters and the military.
UN mediates to end Sudan crisis after coup
The talks, led by the United Nations, are set to involve "all key civilian and military stakeholders" in the country.
UN reduces Yemen's food aid over lack of funds
The World Food Program has said 8 million people will receive "barely half" of the daily minimum starting in January.
UN confirms second death, rapes in Sudan crackdown
The UNHCR has said Sudanese security forces shot a man in the head and raped several women during weekend protests.
Belarus, Poland deny UN access to border
UN representatives describe the situation as "appalling," calling on both countries to uphold human rights obligations.
UN excludes Myanmar junta, Taliban for now
The announcement means ambassadors from the former governments of Afghanistan and Myanmar will remain in their jobs.
UN body picks Germany's Gerd Müller as head
Germany's outgoing development minister faces a big challenge as head of the UN Industrial Development Organization.
Pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion, UN reports
Tourism has rebounded compared to 2020. Uneven vaccination rates and new strains could hinder recovery.
Ethiopia: UN and US call for cease-fire
The US and UN made renewed appeals to the combatants in Ethiopia to de-escalate and work towards negotiating a truce.
UN: More than 70 aid truckers detained in Ethiopia
The organization says the detentions amount to "a de facto humanitarian blockade."
Ethiopia's war: UN adviser on genocide prevention weighs in
The UN's special adviser on genocide says the parties fighting in Ethiopia's war have few options but to negotiate.
UN says 16 local staff detained in Ethiopia
The United Nations says Ethiopian staffers have been detained in the capital Addis Ababa.
UN: Millions more people on the 'edge of famine'
COVID and conflicts have pushed the number of people facing food insecurity to 45 million, with Afghanistan a hot spot.
UN urges Sudan army to restore government
Top rights official Michelle Bachelet has slammed the military's violent repression following the October 25 coup.
UN renews EU Bosnia mission as separatism fears grow
The UN Security Council decision came amid a simmering row over a diplomatic report citing a separatist threat.
Merkel: 'Not where we need to be' — as it happened
More than 120 world leaders are outlining their countries' plans to tackle climate change.
Sudan: Protests continue as UN says PM Hamdok is 'well'
Anti-coup protesters have taken to the streets once more, with civilians venting their frustrations over the power grab.
Sudan: UN urges military to restore civilian government
The UN Security Council expressed "serious concern" regarding Monday's power grab, urging the military to step aside.
China says Taiwan has no right to join the United Nations
China again opposed Taiwan's representation at the UN as the US backed a greater international role for the island.
UN: National climate targets 'fall far short'
The UN Emissions Gap Report shows that the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.7 degrees Celsius this century.
UN fears 'mass atrocities' in Myanmar
A report prepared for the UN General Assembly called on countries to deny the junta money, weapons and legitimacy.
UN to end Yemen war crimes inquiry
Diplomats scuppered Dutch plans for a two year extension of an investigation into war crimes during the Yemen war.
UN chief: Western Sahara has 'significantly deteriorated'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said a 1991 peace accord for the region is now under threat.
UN says Ethiopia has no legal right to expel staff
The UN has told Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that it does not accept Ethiopia's decision to expel seven of its officials.
UN chief calls for food systems change
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world needs to change its food priorities to protect the environment.
US snubs UN commitment to stamp out racism
The United States was not present when global leaders pledged to double down on racism.
UN General Assembly: 'World must wake up'
The US and China came out in favor of dialogue and diplomacy as Turkey announced it would sign the Paris Agreement.
UN: Biden urges unity as world faces 'decisive decade'
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of a rising "sense of impunity" in governments across the world.
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