UN chief calls for unified efforts in countering extremism
United Nations, Sep 30 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that countering violent extremism requires a unified response around the globe, noting that “governments cannot...
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Modi makes strong pitch for UNSC reforms, outlines India’s green goals
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New York, Sep 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed for reforms in the UN Security Council in order to maintain its relevance and credibility as...
Yoga Day launched at UN; Ban says way to life of dignity
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United Nations, June 22 As a night of thunderstorms and a dark, cloudy morning was broken by shafts of sunlight, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched...
India unveils virtual memorial wall for fallen UN peacekeeping heroes
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United Nations, May 30 (IANS) India has launched a virtual memorial wall to honour the UN peacekeeping heroes who died in service as the first...
6.6 million people affected in Nepal quake : UN
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Kathmandu, April 26 Some 6.6 million people in Nepal have been affected by the devastating earthquake, the UN office in Kathmandu said on Sunday. The...
Gujarat a cultural crossover to the world: Ban Ki-moon
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Gandhinagar, Jan 12 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday said Gujarat could also be a crossroad for a new era of sustainable development while it...
2015 year for global action: Ban Ki-moon
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Gandhinagar, Jan 12 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday said 2015 was crucial for global action on issues such as sustainable development, climate change and...
UN chief strongly condemns Pakistan school attack
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United Nations, Dec 17 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the “bloodcurdling attack” on a school in Peshawar, Pakistan, in which 148 people, including...
India criticises UN Security Council for disregarding members’ opinions
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United Nations, Dec 17 India has criticised the decision-making process of the Security Council, saying it disregards the voices of non-members while acting on matters...
UN chief calls for India-Pakistan dialogue
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United Nations, Oct 10 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over the escalation of violence along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and...
UN chief appoints former Irish president Mary Robinson envoy on climate change
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United Nations, July 15 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Monday appointed former Irish president Mary Robinson as his special envoy on climate change. “Building on...