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Jerusalem: UN ‘Frustrated’ By Israel’s Planned Expansion

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated his alarm at Israeli plans to expand its settlements in East Jerusalem, stressing that he shares the deep frustrations of Palestinian leaders and of the members of the Arab League. More >>

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Haiti: UN Scaling Up Efforts Ahead Of Rainy Season

The main priority for post-quake Haiti remains emergency shelter, the top United Nations relief official said today, adding that the world body is scaling up efforts to ensure that everyone has a roof over their heads by the time the rainy season ... More >>

Southern Africa: UN Aid On Alert For Floods

The United Nations is gathering supplies for some 130,000 people in southern Africa on alert for potential evacuation from flood-risk zones following weeks of torrential rains in northern Mozambique and neighbouring Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. More >>

USA World Police: US Efforts To Counter Violent Extremism

In the past eight years, the United States has made great strides in what might be called tactical counterterrorism – taking individual terrorists off the street, and disrupting cells and operations. But an effective counterterrorism strategy must ... More >>

Climategate: Independent Review Of UN-Backed Climate Body

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the United Nations-backed panel tasked with preparing regular scientific reports on the impact of climate change today announced that the body, which is facing growing attacks from global warming sceptics, will ... More >>

Invasion of Territory: Israeli Plans To Expand Settlements

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has repeatedly called for Israel’s settlement construction to come to a halt, has condemned its announcement that it is building 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. More >>

Ban Ki Moon: Visit to Israel And Occupied Palestine

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip after attending next week’s meeting in Moscow on the Middle East peace process, his spokesperson announced today. More >>

Street Sport: Big Issues At Stake At Street Kids World Cup

While the likes of Messi, Ronaldo and Kaka will be among the world’s elite footballers converging on South Africa in June for the FIFA World Cup, teams of lesser-known players are about to kick-off their own tournament in the Rainbow Nation. More >>

Call for Solidarity: Iraqi Christians Fleeing Religious Violence

The United Nations and local authorities in northern Iraq are providing food, hygiene kits, kerosene and other humanitarian aid to hundreds of Christian families who fled their homes in the city of Mosul following targeted intimidation and violence. More >>