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"Aleppo is worse than a slaughterhouse" - Ban Ki-moon
The UN Secretary General says those using "ever-more destructive weapons in Syria" are committing war crimes. The comments come after Aleppo is pounded by intensified air strikes, knocking out two hosThe UN Secretary General says those using "ever-more destructive weapons in Syria" are committing war crimes. The comments come after Aleppo is pounded by intensified air strikes, knocking out two hos
Bulgaria backs EU's Georgieva to be next UN chief
Kristalina Georgieva, an EU commissioner, has been nominated by her native Bulgaria as a candidate to become the next UN Secretary General.Kristalina Georgieva, an EU commissioner, has been nominated by her native Bulgaria as a candidate to become the next UN Secretary General.
UN chief pledges help on talks to reunify Cyprus
United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has promised to lend his support to rival Cypriot leaders as they engage in complex talks aimed at reunifying the divided island…United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has promised to lend his support to rival Cypriot leaders as they engage in complex talks aimed at reunifying the divided island…
UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test
The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.
Portugal's Antonio Guterres 'still in the lead' in UN top spot ballot
A second secret UN Security Council ballot suggests former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres remains the front-runner to become the United Nations’ next…A second secret UN Security Council ballot suggests former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres remains the front-runner to become the United Nations’ next…
Ban says Greece needs more help to cope with migrants
The UN Secretary General has urged countries to do more to help Greece cope with Europe’s migrant crisis as it struggles with its own economic hardship.The UN Secretary General has urged countries to do more to help Greece cope with Europe’s migrant crisis as it struggles with its own economic hardship.
Interview with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
This week on the Global Conversation, Isabelle Kumar speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the state of world affairs and his last six months in office.This week on the Global Conversation, Isabelle Kumar speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the state of world affairs and his last six months in office.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in Athens
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Saturday for countries to do more to help cope with Europe’s migrant crisis, saying GreeceUnited Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Saturday for countries to do more to help cope with Europe’s migrant crisis, saying Greece
Controversial World Humanitarian Summit opens
Despite criticism from some NGO’s that it is simply ‘a fig-leaf of good intentions’ the first World Humanitarian Summit has opened in…Despite criticism from some NGO’s that it is simply ‘a fig-leaf of good intentions’ the first World Humanitarian Summit has opened in…
EU 'concerned' about Austria's fence along border with Italy
The European Union’s executive arm says it is concerned that Austria is building a border fence and control station at the country’s main AlpineThe European Union’s executive arm says it is concerned that Austria is building a border fence and control station at the country’s main Alpine
UN: delegates set to sign historic climate change deal
Delegates from more than 165 states are at the United Nations in New York to sign an historic deal to slow down climate change. #EarthDay - theDelegates from more than 165 states are at the United Nations in New York to sign an historic deal to slow down climate change. #EarthDay - the
Front runners emerge after candidates appear before the UN General Assembly
Last week, Euronews brought you news of the opening stage of the search to find the next Secretary General of the United Nations. Now we can bringLast week, Euronews brought you news of the opening stage of the search to find the next Secretary General of the United Nations. Now we can bring
Refugee crisis: 'Exponential increase in global solidarity' needed - UN
The refugee and displacement crisis “demands an exponential increase in global solidarity,” the United Nations Secretary-General said in Geneva. BanThe refugee and displacement crisis “demands an exponential increase in global solidarity,” the United Nations Secretary-General said in Geneva. Ban
Burundi: Ban Ki-moon wins pledge of 'inclusive dialogue'
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on a visit to Burundi has persuaded President Pierre Nkurunziza and the opposition to engage in 'inclusive dialogue' to try to end the bloodshed in the central AfricanUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on a visit to Burundi has persuaded President Pierre Nkurunziza and the opposition to engage in 'inclusive dialogue' to try to end the bloodshed in the central African
Ban Ki Moon dismisses Netanyahu's "bolstering terrorism" accusation
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has not taken his tongue-lashing from Israel’s leader Bejamin Netanyahu lying down. Netanyahu said Ban’sThe UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has not taken his tongue-lashing from Israel’s leader Bejamin Netanyahu lying down. Netanyahu said Ban’s
Israeli PM says UN Secretary General's words 'bolster terrorism'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of bolstering terrorism with comments he made about plans toIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of bolstering terrorism with comments he made about plans to
Deal or no deal? Crunch week for COP21 climate negotiations
It is crunch time at the COP 21 in Paris – will efforts to reach a climate change deal bear fruit? As the summit enters its final week, UN SecretaryIt is crunch time at the COP 21 in Paris – will efforts to reach a climate change deal bear fruit? As the summit enters its final week, UN Secretary
UN tells world leaders to cooperate over ISIL
Meeting at the annual East Asian summit in Malaysia, world leaders have been urged to cooperate in rooting out terrorism. Days after the SecurityMeeting at the annual East Asian summit in Malaysia, world leaders have been urged to cooperate in rooting out terrorism. Days after the Security
Mideast: the personal and the political
Thousands of people have attended the funeral of a 24-year-old Palestinian shot dead in the West Bank. Odai Masalma was killed after he attacked anThousands of people have attended the funeral of a 24-year-old Palestinian shot dead in the West Bank. Odai Masalma was killed after he attacked an
Ban Ki-moon urges Netanyahu and Abbas to step back from 'dangerous abyss'
An international diplomatic effort spearheaded by the UN’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is under way to try and end three weeks of violence betweenAn international diplomatic effort spearheaded by the UN’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is under way to try and end three weeks of violence between
Ban Ki-moon flies to Israel and the West Bank amid spiralling violence
Ban Ki-moon is expected in Israel and the West Bank for an unscheduled visit prompted by the month-long wave of violence in the region. Ahead of hisBan Ki-moon is expected in Israel and the West Bank for an unscheduled visit prompted by the month-long wave of violence in the region. Ahead of his
Martin Schulz attacks 'cynical' EU governments over migrants crisis
The head of the European Parliament says the "glaring failures" of some European countries to accept refugees are turning the Mediterranean into a mass grave and creating gruesome scenes at borders.The head of the European Parliament says the "glaring failures" of some European countries to accept refugees are turning the Mediterranean into a mass grave and creating gruesome scenes at borders.
CAR: UN peacekeeping chief resigns amid fresh abuse allegations
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic has resigned. It comes amid a fresh round of allegations of sexual abuse andThe head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic has resigned. It comes amid a fresh round of allegations of sexual abuse and
Despite "ticking bomb" situation, little hope for peace in Yemen talks
Delegates from both sides of the Yemen peace talks express little hope for a resolution to the conflict in the country.Delegates from both sides of the Yemen peace talks express little hope for a resolution to the conflict in the country.
EU calls for 40,000 asylum seekers from Italy, Greece to be relocated
EU member states should take in some 40,000 asylum seekers, mainly from Syria and Eritrea, who land in Italy and Greece over the next two years, theEU member states should take in some 40,000 asylum seekers, mainly from Syria and Eritrea, who land in Italy and Greece over the next two years, the
North Korea cancels Ban Ki-moon visit
The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says a rare visit to North Korea has been cancelled because Pyongyang has retracted its approvalThe United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says a rare visit to North Korea has been cancelled because Pyongyang has retracted its approval
Ban Ki-moon praises healthcare workers in Ebola-hit African countries
During a trip to Sierra Leone and Liberia the United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has praised healthcare workers fighting the Ebola virusDuring a trip to Sierra Leone and Liberia the United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has praised healthcare workers fighting the Ebola virus
Conchita Wurst in UN call to end LGBT discrimination
Eurovision drag diva Conchita Wurst met UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Vienna to call for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation. BanEurovision drag diva Conchita Wurst met UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Vienna to call for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation. Ban
Climate change future looks sandy
Former wetlands in north-west China (Gansu province) have been sucked dry as the climate has changed. It is a stark warning that we can expect otherFormer wetlands in north-west China (Gansu province) have been sucked dry as the climate has changed. It is a stark warning that we can expect other
Time is running out: Climate change alarm bells ring in new UN report
Greenhouse gas emissions should be cut to zero by the end of this century, with time running out to prevent the worst impacts of climateGreenhouse gas emissions should be cut to zero by the end of this century, with time running out to prevent the worst impacts of climate