Person: Ban Ki Moon

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United Nations General Secretary steps down

The General Secretary of the United Nations has stepped down.

Does it take a starman to remind us of our place on planet Earth?

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UN must forge a path to peace in Syria

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Germany fears IS militants’ infiltration

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Robinson: Israel using 'disproportionate' force in Gaza

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Ukraine president calls for UN peacekeeping troops

Foodie resolutions: Rachel Allen and Darina Allen

Renowned TV chef, cook and cookbook author whose latest book is Rachel’s Everyday Kitchen.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2013

Ceasefire in Gaza not expected yet

A ceasefire in Gaza is not expected to be announced tonight.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Hamas: Middle East truce to come into effect tonight

A Hamas official has said Israel and Gaza militants have reportedly agreed to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

President makes official US visit

President Michael D Higgins arrives in New York later today for his first official trip to the US.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

Ban Ki Moon: Syrian forces' attacks violate agreement

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has said increased attacks by government forces on Syrian cities violates the Security Council's demand for an end to hostilities.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Gaddafi troops retreat from city

International air strikes on Libya have forced government troops to retreat, with rebels regaining control of the city of Ajdabiya.

Sun, 27 Mar, 2011

Pakistan floods - A time for generosity

Ban Ki Moon, secretary general of the United Nations, has described the Pakistan floods as the worst disaster he has ever seen. “This has been a heart-wrenching day,” he said. “I will never forget the destruction and suffering I have witnessed.”

Wed, 18 Aug, 2010

Dust settling quickly after Israel’s illegal action against convoy

THE dust seems to be settling frighteningly quickly after Israel’s illegal action against a convoy of vessels carrying aid to the citizens of Gaza.

Mon, 07 Jun, 2010

Women must be central to peace talks says former president

The voices of women are critical in peace negotiations, it was claimed today.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2008

Only one long-term answer to new famine stalking Ethiopia

THE combination of severe drought and rising food prices that has left hundreds of thousands in Ethiopia threatened with starvation must provoke a real sense of déjà vu for people in the west.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2008

Cyclone survivors 'made to work' for food aid

Burma’s military regime is forcing cyclone survivors to work in exchange for vital aid supplies, campaign group Amnesty International said today.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008

UN: '€12.6bn a year' needed to fight world hunger

Up to €12.6bn may be needed each year to increase food production and fight hunger caused by soaring fuel and food prices, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said today.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2008

Burma holds back huge aid operation

A massive international aid effort for devastated Burma was being kept on hold by the country’s secretive ruling military toda

Wed, 07 May, 2008

Ireland to send €3m in emergency funding to Ethiopia

Ireland is to send €3m in emergency funding to Ethiopia. The money is being allocated amid fears about escalating food prices.

Mon, 05 May, 2008

Mugabe accuses Tsvangirai of treason

Zimbabwe’s government today accused opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of treason by plotting with Britain to remove president Robert Mugabe.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2008

Ahern calls for EU sanctions on Burmese government

The EU should impose more sanctions on Burma's military rulers without hurting the ordinary citizens, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern told the UN tonight.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2007

Brown condemns Burma's crackdown on protesters

Gordon Brown today condemned the violence used by Burma’s security forces as they crack down on protests on the streets of Rangoon.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2007