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BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian forces fired tear gas and live ammunition to disperse thousands of protesters calling for President Bashar Assad's ouster Friday, killing two people in the northern city of Aleppo as the regime struggles to vanquish the 15 ...  

The U.N. Secretary-General said unfortunately the international peace plan has not been implemented.  

U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon still believes Kofi Annan is the best hope of ending violence in Syria, although he admitted that "at this time, we don't have any plan B."  

I was joined by WHO Director General Margaret Chan, UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin, UNAIDS Executive Director Michele Sidibe, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Geeta Rao Gupta and my Special Envoy for Malaria, Ray Chambers. The UN is truly ...  

In the past 20 years Croatia came across a successful path of becoming a country that provides help unlike this country was accepting help back in the past. It is an amazing achievement, and the active contribution to the UN over exeeded its greatness...  

Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity(22 May), UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the fragile state of the world’s oceans. Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity,(22 May) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the fragile state of the world’s oceans, urging greater protection for marine...  

There were growing fears last night that Lebanon is getting drawn into Syria's 'civil war' as 13 Lebanese Shiites were kidnapped in the north of the war-torn country.  

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon immunizes a boy. Ban Ki-moon. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon immunizes a boy against polio during Angola's. first polio eradication campaign of the year. UN Photo/Quintiliano dos Santos. By Ban ...  

A blast late on Monday hit a restaurant in the Qaboon neighbourhood of Damascus. British-based Syrian Observatory ... all-out civil war as the 14-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime has turned into an armed rebellion.  

He reiterated his fear that the Syrian violence may erupt into a full-scale civil war. Following a meeting between Mr Ban and new French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Chicago, the UN press office wrote that Mr Ban said ...  

But that isn't enough. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has only half of the $2 billion it needs to procure vaccines and deploy staff to the last outposts of the disease. Investing the rest of the money now would save the world an ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he believed al Qaeda was behind two deadly suicide attacks in Syria's capital Damascus last week, while announcing the death toll from the country's 14 month-long conflict had risen to 10,000.  

“We strongly condemn the behaviour of the Syrian security forces and their crackdowns on the Syrian population,” NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said at a Chicago summit on Sunday. “But again NATO has no intention to intervene in Syria.” NATO ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he believes the global Islamic terrorist network Al-Qaida was behind two recent car bombings that killed 55 people in Damascus.  

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he believed al-Qaida was responsible for two suicide car bombs that killed at least 55 people in Syria a week ago and that the death toll in the country's 14-month conflict was now at least 10000. "A few days ... Link to Podcast (RSS feed) for this blog ..... A day after the Indian government proposed a hyper watchdog to police the internet, the websites of the Supreme Court of...  

The Palestinian News Network reported today that Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated through his spokesman, Martin Nesirky, that the Palestinian prisoners who are on hunger strike and who are held under administrative detention without trial should 'be charged with legal guarantees or ... This blog is organized and updated autonomously of the disbanded Break the Chains Prisoner Support Network formerly based in Eugene...  

[UN News] Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned today an attack against Mali's interim President Dioncounda Traoré, which left reportedly the leader with head injuries.  

Generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon beskylder selvmordsbombere fra al-Qaeda for at stå bag den seneste terror i Syrien.  

The group is fighting for an independent homeland. The government last month constituted a team to restart negotations with the rebels, while President Thein Sein has appealed to the insurgents to join the peace process, a key condition set by the West for ...  

The government last month constituted a team to restart negotations with the rebels, while President Thein Sein has appealed to the insurgents to join the peace process ... all parties to cease offensives and to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict ...  

The Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki-Moon has said he believes al-Qaeda is to blame for the suicide car bombings in the Syrian capital Damascus on May 10th. The leaders of the world's eight largest economies are meeting at Camp David in the US ...  

From Yoshita Singh United Nations, May 15 (PTI) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has requested the General Assembly to extend the term of Indian-origin human rights chief Navi Pillay by two years, after having persuaded her to stay on. "The secretary ...  

The Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki-Moon has said he believes al-Qaeda is behind the twin suicide bombings in Damascus on May 10th. The car bombers killed 55 people and wounded 372. A few days ago there was a huge, serious, massive terrorist ...  

Many are believed to have crossed the border from Iraq, where they were involved in the insurgency against US forces in the years following the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Although al Qaeda has long dreamed of overthrowing many of the Middle East ...  

(CNN)-- Syrian forces opened fire Friday on anti-government ... for an end to the regime in a city widely considered a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad. Security forces were attempting to break up a demonstration that began after dawn ...  

The United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the city of Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, which reportedly killed at least 96 soldiers and wounded more than 300 people. “This criminal ...  

United Nations (UN) leader Ban Ki-moon fell while playing football against diplomats and fractured his hand, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said on Monday, according to AFP. The sprightly 67-year-old UN ...  

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As the G8 leaders meet at Camp David, they should be aware of what is coming — and ... we can make the threat of polio a distant and fading memory. Ban Ki-moon is Secretary-General of the United Nations.  

The UN secretary general leads Italian Vogue's May issue dedicated to 'rebranding Africa'It's not often we build a web article and find the need to tag it with the keywords 'Ban Ki-moon' and 'fashion'. Not that the UN secretary general isn't stylish enough for us, but on this occasion L'Uomo Vogue has decided to give him the cover slot of their May issue in honour of an entire edition dedicated to 'rebranding Africa'. Let them explain:"Africa...  

5 May 2012 - Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed on May 04 the importance of the peaceful settlement of disputes in relations between states during their meeting at the United Nations. Secretary del Rosario and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also discussed Philippine initiatives in the world body. "We believe in highlighting ...  

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon emphasised India's [ Images] growing role in the 21st century and how the world will benefit from its emergence on the global stage during his trip to the country late last month. Ban briefed the UN ...  

Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.). Violin soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter accepted an award for her contributions to the arts, and Unilever CEO Paul Polman was honored for corporate leadership. Founded in the early 1960s as a non-partisan, intellectual off-shoot ...  

BBC NewsUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Burma visitBBC NewsThe UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is making a landmark visit to Burma to meet Aung San Suu Kyi and press the government for more democratic reforms. Mr Ban has said that Burma's transition has reached "a critical moment".UN chief visits Myanmar to press government for more reformsCNNUN chief Ban arrives in Myanmar to promote reformsThe Associated PressUN leader in latest top...  

In the end, it may not just be Africa whose image is changed. Vanessa Friedman's blog deals with the fashion/luxury industry from both a corporate and consumer point of view, as well as the subject of dress.  

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon met with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time on Tuesday.  

Prior to the party Mukesh Ambani and other Indian business leaders met the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, government officials and civil society representatives to discuss India's progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The meeting focused on how Indian business leaders can help to ensure significant progress towards achieving the MDGs on various social issues. Ambani, who is also a member of ... Powered By | Blog...  

Mr Ban left frustrated after his last visit, in July 2009, after he was invited by former junta strongman General Than Shwe. He was denied access to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi - in detention at the time but released 15 months ...  

Ban left frustrated after his last visit, in July 2009, after he was invited by former junta strongman, General Than Shwe. He was denied access to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi - in detention at the time but released 15 months later - and ...  

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is making a historic visit in Myanmar to address Myanmar’s year-old parliament today there will be a notable absentee: Aung  

This has created again very serious problems," Ban said on Thursday. Read more . ... UN chief Ban Ki-moon links al-Qaida to Syria blasts -- Times of India/Reuters Ban Ki-moon ... My Favorite Blogs And Web Sites. Aangirfan ...  

The Syrian government yesterday denounced the United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon as "biased" and accused the West of conspiring to install Islamist and Al-Qaeda regimes across the Middle East.  

In the first ever address by a foreign dignitary to Myanmar’s fledgling parliament, Ban praised both leaders’ “vision, leadership and courage,” adding that “full determination and common leadership and partnership” will be vital if the country ...  

The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates ...  

FNs generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon møtte tirsdag Myanmars opposisjonsleder Aung San Suu Kyi for samtaler om landets framtid.  

FNs generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon berømmer opposisjonsleder Aung San Suu Kyi for å ha droppet den varslede boikotten mot Myanmars nasjonalforsamling.  

The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said in a message marking Vesak Day, (5 May) which commemorates the ...  

UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon has met Burmese President Thein Sein and other senior officials, and became the first foreign dignitary to address that nation's parliament. April 30, 2012 - Rangoon UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon has met Burmese ...  

Socialite Nita Ambani is to host an event for UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon during his four-day trip to India. After a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi, Ban Ki-moon will head to Mumbai, Mumbai Mirror reports. "As per his itinerary, he ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a landmark visit to Burma yesterday to encourage its government to carry out more democratic reforms and shore up peace deals with ethnic rebel ...  

Sudan President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (R) speaks with African leaders during the Africa Panel high-level talks in Addis Ababa June 12, 2011. The president agreed to pull troops out of the disputed Abyei border region before the south secedes., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.Ban Ki-moon calls on Sudan to withdraw forces from Abyei areaSun May 13, 2012 11:43AM GMTpresstv.irUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on...  

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has praised Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi saying she is a real leader. Ban, who is on a three-day visit to Myanmar, had a meeting with Suu Kyi. Speaking about Suu ...  

FN's generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon siger, at han mener, at al-Qaeda stod bag to selvmordsbombeangreb, der dræbte mindst 55 i Syrien for en uge siden. "For få dage siden var der et stort, alvorligt, massivt terrorangreb. Jeg mener, at al-Qaeda må have stået bag," siger Ban Ki-moon ved et ungdomsarrangement i FN's hovedkvarter i New York.  

YANGON, Myanmar - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived Sunday in Myanmar to see how the world ... as well as British Prime Minister David Cameron. Their visits have heralded the easing of sanctions their governments had maintained against Myanmar ...  

The Palestinian News Network reported today that Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated through his spokesman, Martin Nesirky, that the Palestinian prisoners who are on hunger strike and who are held under administrative detention without trial should 'be charged with legal guarantees or released'.  

Ban Ki-Moon was born on June 13, 1944 and is from South Korea. Ban Ki-Moon has served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2007. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is an Autism Light because of his ...  

Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday agreed on the need to peacefully settle disputes among ...  

Official Syrian newspapers accuse UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon of "encouraging terrorists" and UN-Arab envoy Kofi Annan of failing to deliver on his promises.  

Mukesh and Nita Ambani organised a bash for United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, who had recently visited India. The party was held at their residence Antilia at Peddar road. Original at: ...  

FOXNews.com - Found 1 hour agoU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, winding up a trip to encourage reforms in Myanmar, praised opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday for supporting democratization by making a political compromise. Ban said after meeting Suu Kyi that he admired her for agreeing to drop a demand that the ... UN Chief Hails Flexibility of Myanmar's Suu Kyi - ABC News U.N...  

YANGON (AFP) - United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki Moon arrived in Myanmar on Sunday for talks with Aung San Suu Kyi and the reformist regime amid a flurry of top-level visitors to the long-isolated nation. Related Stories2 rebels, soldier killed in Philippine clashes4 dead in Myanmar rebel attacks: State mediaPhilippines plays down Chinese military threat120 cats and counting: Mother and son set up cat shelterOpposition not...  

CHANDIGARH: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, who is on a four-day visit to India, has appreciated the public health efforts of the country, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here today. "The UN Secretary General met ...  

UN chief Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday for talks about the country's political future after a surprise climbdown by  

FNs generalsekretær frygter, at de seneste angreb i Syrien truer observatørernes sikkerhed og missionen i det hele taget.  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Burma today to encourage its government to carry out more democratic reforms and shore-up peace deals with ethnic rebel ...  

DASSK: I would like to introduce the Secretary-General to you. I just want to say that it has been a great pleasure to be able to welcome him to my home. I can’t say to Burma, because this is not the first time he has been to Burma. He has been welcomed ...  

NEW DELHI: Visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called upon India's youth to "have a big dream" and to "look beyond your ... said that it was time for a new generation of Indians to write a new and dramatic chapter in their ...  

UN secretary general is first foreign dignitary to address partly elected parliament since military began reformsThe UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has met President Thein Sein in Burma and will become the first foreign dignitary to address the country's parliament. On his first visit to Burma since the military regime began allowing civilians into parliament, Ban described Thein Sein, a former top general, as a "key driver" of the reforms...  

UN leader Ban Ki-moon has slammed the Syrian government for holding a national election while violence is still raging and for failing to involve all parties.  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the international community on Monday to lift ... Since January, the country has hosted British Prime Minister David Cameron and the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Canada. The visits have heralded an easing ...  

The HinduBan Ki-moon refrains from commenting on expansion of UN Security CouncilThe HinduAcknowledging that India, along with the rest of the emerging countries, had an important role in global governance issues, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon steered clear of any reference to expansion of the UN Security Council.UN chief, Indian leaders discuss security issuesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBan Ki-moon: 'Dr'' Ban lets loose his inner Indophile...  

NEW DELHI — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he continues his three-day visit to the country. Ban will meet later Friday with Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna and other officials. He arrived in India on ...  

Ban, who met with Senior General Than Shwe, considered the head of Myanmar's military junta, told reporters, "I had a very good meeting with the senior general, particularly on these aid workers." "He has agreed to allow all the aid workers, regardless of nationality.  

Ban Ki-moon pushes for better maternal and child health in India As the rising maternal and infant mortality rates in the country continues to be a cause for worry, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has dubbed ...  

Yangon - The UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon today held a historic speech in front of the Burmese Parliament, in which he invited president Thein Sein - expression of the former military junta ...  

Syria has accused United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon of being 'biased' and urged him to issue statements to the world on the basis of comments made by UN monitors only.  

The HinduBan Ki-moon visits JJ,Cama hospitalsIndian ExpressAs part of his one-day trip to the city, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the JJ Hospital and the Cama & Albless Hospital on Saturday. Along with Ban Ki-moon and his wife Ban Soon-taek , a delegation of officials from the UN, ...I need to see much greater role of India in the family of nations: Ban Ki-moonTimes of IndiaUN chief discusses Millenium Development Goals...  

MaximsNews.com ) 27 April 2012 United Nations OCHA, New Delhi, India -- On a four-day trip to India, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (27 April); they discussed: the role of India in the South Asia ...  

UN secretary general Ban ki-Moon wants Aishwarya Rai as face of launch of his global awareness campaign for girl children. It's over a week since UN secretary general Ban ki-Moon left Mumbai, but social circles are abuzz with speculation of a supposed ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reached the capital here this afternoon on a three-day visit. During his visit, New Delhi will be hoping to give its bid for UN reforms, including an expansion of the UN Security Council, yet another push. Now in his second ...  

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will arrive in India this week. During his three-day official visit he will discuss the current and international issues with the senior political leadership. "His first stop will be Delhi, where ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Sudan's bombardment of a border area in South Sudan, BBC reported. Mr Ban called on the government of Sudan to cease all hostilities immediately, saying ...  

USA Today - Found 5 hours agoUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon prays for reforms at a mausoleum in Myanmar. Suu Kyi to end deadlock, take parliament oath - CNN Suu Kyi backs down over MP oath - BBC Myanmar Opposition Yields in Oath Dispute - New York Times Explore All...  

UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon has met Burmese President Thein Sein and other senior officials, and became the first foreign dignitary to address that nation's parliament.  

Posted by Sinlung. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General would be on an official visit to India from 26-29 April 2012. He will be accompanied by his wife, Madam Ban Soon-taek and a high-level delegation. This is his third visit to ...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has accepted an invitation to visit Burma later this week.  

Speaking ahead of his meeting with Ms Suu Kyi, Mr Ban said he welcomed and respected her decision to compromise in the interests of the greater good. On Monday Mr Ban called for a further ... Popular; Tags; Blog Archives. Popular Posts. Row over Pakistan actress Veena Malik nude 'ISI' photo. A row has erupted over an image of Pakistani actress Veena Malik sporting the initials ISI on her arm, with FHM India insisting it is not f... Style check...  

Moderate and hardline separatists sounded buoyed on Saturday following United Nations' secretary general Ban Ki-moon's Kashmir statement, where he asking India and Pakistan to resolve the ...  

Sonia Gandhi (right), Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition of parties in India's Government, greets Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and his wife, Yoo Soon-taek (centre), as they arrive at her ...  

Mizzima ) - Prior to arriving in Burma this weekend, U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's first stop will be a three-day visit to New Delhi starting on Thursday, where he will have meetings ...  

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday informed that the Syrian government has “failed” to comprehensively implement envoy Kofi Annan's peace plan that ...  

British Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant said he was playing for the benefit of Sierra Leone’s children.  ”It is fair to say so far we have had more success over the last 10 years after the bitter conflicts in Sierra Leone,” said Grant.  

Geneva, April 15 (IANS) The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2042 to authorise the dispatch of the advance team of UN observers to Syria. The visiting UN Secretary-General met with UN-Arab League Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan here Saturday evening after the resolution was adopted, Xinhua reported. Both [...]  

NEW YORK - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be travelling to Myanmar later this week to have the firsthand account of the Southeast Asian country's democracy reforms in a transition from military  

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday blasted South Sudan for seizing an oil town on its border with Sudan, calling the military move "an illegal act" and demanding that the country, which split from Sudan last year under a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, withdraw its troops.  

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in India's capital on Thursday to meet with government officials and business leaders. Ban was scheduled to meet with Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad later Thursday. On Friday, he is to hold talks with Prime ...  

(Mizzima) – Prior to arriving in Burma this weekend, U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's first stop will be a three-day visit to New Delhi starting on Thursday, where he will have meetings with India's senior political ...  

Mizzima ) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to arrive in Burma this weekend for a visit of several days, with discussions focused on how the United Nations can help Burma in it ...  

Mr Ban left frustrated after his last visit on the invitation of former junta strongman Gen Than Shwe, describing it as a "very difficult mission". On Tuesday he will meet Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, who led her pro-democracy NLD party to win 43 seats in by ...  

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon looks on at a joint news conference with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (not pictured) after addressing the Sustainable Energy summit in Brussels April 16. Photo: Reuters Reuters, United Nations UN ...  

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in India's capital on Thursday to meet with government officials and business leaders. Ban was scheduled to meet with Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad later Thursday. On Friday, he is to hold talks with Prime ...  

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is due to arrive in India for a three-day visit to meet with senior government officials and business leaders. Ban is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Thursday and meet with Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. On Friday ...  

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrives here tomorrow on a four-day visit to India during which he will holds talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders on a range of issues, including UN reforms and the situation in ...  

These were the words of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as he accepted Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa ... Beginning his speech on a personal note, he said his son was born in India and years later, his daughter married an Indian.  

Your Blog Description here! ... UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will depart for India on April 25, 2012 for an official visit, UN spokesperson Eduardo del Buey said. His first stop will be Delhi, where he will have meetings ...  

According to Reporters Without Borders, five journalists have been killed in Somalia this year, four in Syria — including Colvin and Ochlik — two each in Bangladesh, Brazil and India, and one in Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, the ...  

Tarun Vijay in Parliament on Gita ban by Russian Court, 20-12-2011. Visit:-» tarunvijay.org · » Tarun Vijay on wikipedia · » view profile · » A letter of blessings for Shri Tarun Vijay ... Shri Tarun Vijay greeting Prime Minister and presenting him his book- India Battles to Win on 6th August 2010 at PM's parliamentary office. A book on Himalayas is presented to Shri L. K. Advani on his birthday, 8th November, 2010 by Shri Tarun Vijay...  

"I welcome the action taken so far by the international community, but more needs to be done," he said in a speech in parliament in Burma, officially known as Myanmar. "Today, I urge the international community to go even further in lifting, suspending, or ...  

Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was Friday conferred an honorary degree of doctor of letters at Jamia Millia Islamia here and told his audience that when I am in India, I am at home. ... Iranian Blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki under pressure to give false confession. I Vattandoost. India #236. in. Political self destruction in India is now an art form [Comment]. Emani Naveen. Egypt #235. eg. Growing Islamist exploitations in Egypt...  

As a U.N.-backed cease-fire appears to be unraveling in Syria, the United Nations wants to expand the deployment of monitors there in an attempt to broker a peaceful transition under the six-point plan proposed by joint Arab League-U.N. envoy Kofi Annan.  

Your Blog Description here! ... UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will undertake a four-day visit to India, April 26-29 in which he will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders to discuss the geopolitical situation, troubled zones and other development issues. Ban, accompanied by his wife and a large delegation and he will also visit Mumbai, where he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, apart from inspecting...  

United Nations, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon called for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and criticized lanching of a rocket by the ...  

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is not underestimating the gravity of the situation in Syria but believes there is an opportunity for progress and recommended the Security Council approve a 300-strong UN observer mission. Related StoriesUN mission hopes fade as Syrian regime mocks peace planSecurity can't be guaranteed at Grand Prix, says Yates of the YardWave of bombings shatters Iraq calm  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has said that North Korea's missile launch is "deplorable", despite its failure earlier today. David Cameron has landed in Burma on a historic visit to the country. The Prime Minister will deliver a message of ...  

ULAN BATOR, May 14 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday made a telephone call to Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj and voiced his concern over the health of former Mongolian President Nambar Enkhbayar. According to their conversation ...  

LUXEMBOURG, April 18 (UPI) -- The international community needs to respond quickly to the conflict, unrest and drought gripping West Africa. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. Ban addressed members of the Luxembourg Parliament on the ...  

Die Gewalt in Syrien hält trotz offizieller Waffenruhe an. Uno-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon hat nun Details für die Beobachtermission vorgelegt: 300 Mitarbeiter sollen drei Monate lang vor Ort sein. Dem Regime in Damaskus machte der Uno-Chef neue Vorwürfe.  

The United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sharply criticized the Syrian government for the persistent attacks on civilians and demanded it keep its pledge to halt all military operations, Reuters report ...  

(MIzzima) - Ban Ki-moon, the U.N. secretary general, accepted an honorary degree on Friday from Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi, prior to his visit to Burma this weekend.In his remarks, ...  

According to Reporters Without Borders, five journalists have been killed in Somalia this year, four in Syria — including Colvin and Ochlik — two each in Bangladesh, Brazil and India, and one in Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan ...  

UN chief Ban Ki-moon held landmark talks with Burma's president on Monday in a high-profile show of support for changes sweeping through the former pariah state.  

UNITED NATIONS, April 25 (UPI) -- Clashes between security forces in Bahrain and pro-reform demonstrators are a particular concern, a spokesman for the U.N. secretary-general said.  

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FN's generalsekretær besøger Burma for at opfordre til flere demokratiske reformer.  

National Front Chairman, Nayeem Ahmed Khan termed Ban–Ki –Moon’s statement as ... outstanding issues including Kashmir,” said National Conference Spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq. Ruling coalition partner, Congress also welcomed the statement.  

"We know that Myanmar can meet the challenges of reconciliation, democracy and development but it will take your full determination and your common leadership and partnership." Ban met with Suu Kyi, who gained a seat in the country's legislative ...  

By Prisca Sam-DuruAhead of the Rio + 20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, has -emphasised the need for preservation and conservation of the environment for sustainable development.In commemoration of the 2012 Internatio...  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned on Friday (April 6th) the fresh attacks the Syrian regime has launched against opposition strongholds in s...  

New Delhi: Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon on Friday lauded India's leadership role as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and its contribution during the critical debates in the last year-and-half, particularly ...  

Ban Ki-moon and his delegation was greeted on arrival here by Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai, India's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Hardeep Puri, UN Resident Coordinator Patrice Coeur-Bizot and Director of the UN Information Centre Kiran ...  

The UN Secretary-General makes first historic speech before the Assembly. He praises the courage and the foresight of the leaders of government and opposition, the protagonists of change in the country. And an invitation to continue in the future. The Nobel Laureate dissolves the controversy over ...  

WASHINGTON: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to help Afghanistan in its reconciliation process to find a political solution to the conflict. "He (Ban) encouraged the President to help as much as ...  

Posted by Mizzima at 7:20 PM 0 comments. Friday, 27 April 2012 18:17 Mizzima News (MIzzima) – Ban Ki-moon, the U.N. secretary general, accepted an honorary degree on Friday from Jamia Millia Islamia University in New ...  

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon said he is "very worried" as he met Belgian prime minister Elio di Rupo in Brussels "for what happened yesterday and today". The Syrian army bombed Homs a few hours before the first six of the 30 UN monitors arrived in Damascus.  

FN's generalsekretær besøger Myanmar for at opfordre til flere demokratiske reformer.  

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Thursday to kick start his three day official visit to India from 26-29 April. April 26, 2012 - New Delhi United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon ...  

"Much progress has been made in India, but to meet the MDGs and save the lives of 16 million women and children, a collective effort from all sectors is required. The private sector can lead the way," the statement quoted Ban Ki-moon to say.  

Top EU diplomat Catherine Ashton is also in Burma following the recent suspension of European Union sanctions against the long-isolated country to reward political changes. Lady Ashton on Saturday opened a new EU office in Yangon, that will mostly oversee ...  

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged late on Saturday quick implementation of a West African accord requiring a military junta in Mali to step down and hand over power to lawful authorities. The junior officers who seized power in Mali last ...  

The GuardianSyria violence has reached 'intolerable stage', says Ban Ki-moonThe GuardianSecurity agents in Damascus collected the remains of 10 people killed in a suicide bombing on Friday, as activists reported incidents of Syrian troops firing on protesters. The UN general secretary Ban Ki-moon said President Bashar al-Assad's continued ...Deadly bombs rock Syria's capitalABC OnlineSyria suicide bombing kills 10; UN chief says regime...  

U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called for 300 monitors to be sent on a three-month observation mission to Syria, France Press report says. U.N. chief is quoted as saying there ...  

Ban Ki-moon said, “is in the case of the Mumbai terrorist attacks against India, I hope to bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible to join these two countries seem to have a serious discussion of the issue. ” The international community must unite to face the problem of terrorism has become a cross-border ... the International Security Assistance Force, to strengthen the Afghan police to leave the war-torn country. Related Posts...  

while highlighting the need to do more to promote the well-being of women and children. In his meeting with India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nazi Azad, in New Delhi, Ban took note of India’s continued efforts towards achieving ...  

UNITED NATIONS, April 18 (Reuters) - Syria has not fully complied with its obligations to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from towns and has yet to send a "clear signal" about its commitment to peace, the U.N. chief told the Security Council in a letter obtained by Reuters on Wednesday. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said an expanded U.N. monitoring mission for Syria would he comprised of "an initial deployment" of up to...  

AllOut has a penchant for making moving videos with powerful messages. We loved their dramatic piece protesting St. Petersburg’s new anti-gay laws set to Tchaikovsky, but this new one has a decidedly more modern soundtrack: David Guetta/Usher’s “Without You.” Watch this heightened version of Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, and see if you can’t hold back a [...]  

The UN Secretary-General makes first historic speech before the Assembly. He praises the courage and the foresight of the leaders of government and opposition, the protagonists of change in the country. And an invitation to continue in the future.  

Ban arrived in the commercial capital Yangon and will see a country that has undergone astonishing changes since his last visit in July 2009 on the invitation of former Myanmar junta leader Senior General Than Shwe, which was widely seen as a ...  

Shah also appreciated the visit of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to India in April. "The statements made by Ban Ki-moon during his visit to India were morale-boosting. We thank him on behalf of the people of Kashmir. We should have been in ...  

UN Secretary-General hopes India would find a way to strengthen ties with its neighbours.  

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) has said it will not swear to "safeguard" an army-created constitution, in the first sign of tension with the government since the by-elections. Thein Sein, a former army general, has ushered through a broad ...  

With the ongoing conflict in Syria and North Korea preparing to launch a rocket, the world can be a volatile place. Monitoring the world's conflicts and more is just part of the job of United Nation's Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Mountain View-based ...  

A statement from his spokesman said, "The secretary-general calls for the military junta to promptly complete the full transfer of power to civilian rule." The statement said the arrests are "in contrast to other welcome developments that ...  

CBS NewsI need to see much greater role of India in the family of nations: Ban Ki-moonTimes of IndiaIn an exclusive interview to TOI, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon offered a tour de horizon of top of mind issues in the international community. For someone, who regards himself as a member of the Indian family, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon took ...Moderate Hurriyat welcomes UNSG's statementIBNLive.comIndia, Pakistan talks 'very positive...  

Shah also appreciated the visit of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to India in April. "The statements made by Ban Ki-moon during his visit to India were morale-boosting. We thank him on behalf of the people of Kashmir.  

The humanitarian assistance includes $3 million for food assistance through the World Food Program and $2 million for the UN's Office for the ... further sanctions against the Syrian regime, in line with our international partners, if President Assad ...  

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon "deplores" the cross border shootings from Syria ... creating more than 1,000 jobs at the site and at component companies, David Cameron will announce during a visit to the company's headquarters in Yokohama ...  

after fresh inter-ethnic tensions arose in Kosovska Mitrovica (north), were at the centre of talks between Kosovar premier Hashim Thaci and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in New York. As reported by the government in Pristina, Thaci thanked the United ...  

MUMBAI: With memories of the deadly 26/11 terror attack still fresh in every Mumbaikar's mind ... when it was first moved by India with the idea of evolving a legal framework and a coordinated response to tackle the menace of terrorism ...  

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday that the 14-months of ...  

United Nations secretary general joined by US ambassador to Damascus in decrying ongoing attacks on oppositionThe United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has condemned the Syrian government for fresh military assaults despite agreeing to a deal to withdraw from rebel areas of the country.Ban said the ceasefire deadline, which calls for President Bashar al-Assad's forces to pull out of towns and cities by 10 April to allow humanitarian...  

(RTTNews) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the killing of innocent civilians by Syrian forces while fighting rebels, and urged the government to uphold its commitment to stop military operations in populated areas, reports said.  

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would be on a four day official visit to India from 26-29 April. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would be on a four day official visit to India from 26-29 April. Moon, who will be visiting Delhi and ...  

who meets here the second day of official visit. While been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by the Jamia Millia Islamia (National Islamic University), Ban said that as regional and global power, India must share their experiences with the rest of the ...  

Other areas of focus will be the private sector's participation in effective malaria diagnosis and treatment and how Indian pharma companies can introduce the next generation of affordable drugs for treatment of multi-drug resistant TB ...  

Terrorism, alarming security situation in Afghanistan ... Ban said "the situation in Afghanistan is a sources of concern" and recent attack are a "sources of alarm". He said both India and Pakistan could play an important role in stablising the situation ...  

UNITED NATIONS, April 24 (UPI) -- Myanmar's political transformation is only beginning and it's time for the international community to stand united by its side, the U.N. secretary-general said.  

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have strongly condemned deadly bomb attacks in Damascus today, and called for an end to the ongoing violence in the Middle Eastern country.  

My Photo · DEV SHARMA: I am fond of natural beauty, I like humorous persons, I hate selfish persons, I feel my self available to help anyone, I love greenery, save environment and save life. I respect each and every creatures ...  

The GuardianBan Ki-moon calls Obama's presence 'crucial' at Rio+20 Earth summitThe GuardianBan said organisers had purposely scheduled Rio+20 immediately after the G20 meeting in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, hoping to lure Obama and other world leaders to attend. "I hope he will participate himself immediately after the G20 summit meeting," Ban ...and more »  

WASHINGTON - The secretary-general of the United Nations on Thursday blasted U.S. ally South Sudan for seizing an oil town on its border with Sudan, calling the military move “an illegal act” and ...  

Syria has not fully withdrawn troops and heavy weapons from towns, failing to send a “clear signal” about its commitment to peace, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said, underlining Western fears for the week-old truce. Related StoriesSecurity can't be guaranteed at Grand Prix, says Yates of the YardBan Ki-moon hoping for Syria progressWave of bombings shatters Iraq calmScores killed as wave of bombings in Iraq disrupt calmTwo Force India mechanics flee...  

... Secretary General made a strong pitch for bringing the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack to book "as soon as possible" and noted that the government of India and Pakistan were making efforts to do so. "I am pleased with the continued efforts ...  

Independent OnlineBan hopes UNSC reform process will be acceleratedDaily News & AnalysisPlace: United Nations | Agency: PTI Ahead of a visit to India, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon today expressed hope that the Security Council's reform process will be accelerated to meet expectations of countries like India which are keen to play a ...UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon to visit IndiaTimes of Indiaun chief ban ki moon to visit india on...  

"I knew there are many challenges, but I see a future of steadily warmer ties built on a shared heritage and a common future," he said. As the world looks ahead, Ban said, he would encourage India as a 'regional and global force' to do 'even more' in ...  

Are Ban Ki Moon's comments a nod from the imperialist-backed UN General Secretary that a new campaign of pressure and arrogance is starting against Lebanese Hizbullah? In the run up to an imperialist direct attack on ...  

In observance of World Malaria Day, the United Nation Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign, the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Malaria, and Variety held a reception at the UN Headquarters to discuss ...  

In observance of World Malaria Day, the United Nation Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Malaria, and Variety held a reception at the UN Headquarters to discuss ...  

The secretary-general of the United Nations on Thursday blasted U.S. ally South Sudan for seizing an oil town on its border with Sudan, calling the military move “an illegal act”Click to Continue »  

The secretary-general of the United Nations on Thursday blasted U.S. ally South Sudan for seizing an oil town on its border with Sudan, calling the military move “an illegal act”Click to Continue »  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is scheduled to take part in a public video chat “hangout” at Google’s social network on Tuesday with young people from  

BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS—UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that Syria’s conflict is deepening and attacks on civilian areas show no sign of abating, despite assurances from Damascus that it has begun withdrawing troops under an ...  

In an interview Wednesday in Juba, South Sudan's capital, Lyman acknowledged that South Sudan's capture of Heglig went "beyond self ... To read more about it, see our Disqus FAQ page. If you post comments, please be respectful of other readers.  

Jonas Kaufmann, the world's leading tenor, was practicing in the hotel suite next to Ban Ki-moon's. The opera arias lent an upbeat note .... I need to see much greater role of India in the family of nations: Ban Ki-moon: In an exclusive interview to TOI... I need to see much greater role of .... RT @questlove Naomi Schaefer Riley, Chronicle Of Higher Education Blogger, Fired For Calling Black Studies 'Clap... http://t.co/vpCrJdOq via @BlackVoi...  

His itinerary also includes a trip to Mumbai where he would meet Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and attend an event ... role in current times than the traditional “north-south” model. As one of the emerging economic powers, “India has the capacity ...  

A New York-based rights group said it hopes Ban will also discuss India's own human rights record. Human Rights Watch accused India of abuses including extrajudicial killings and widespread torture by troops and police.  

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticizes the government of President Bashar Assad for failing to uphold the cease-fire.BEIRUT — Syria and the United Nations reached a preliminary agreement Thursday on a monitoring mission to supervise a shaky cease-fire, as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized the government of President Bashar Assad for failing to uphold the truce.  

Yash Chopra, Vidya Balan, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, Ronnie Screwvala and Zarina Mehta are reportedly on the Ambanis' guestlist as well," reported the tabloid.  

FN's generalsekretær, Ban Ki-moon, mødtes søndag med Belgiens premierminister, Elio Di Rupo, for blandt andet at diskutere situationen i Syrien. Her udtrykte han stor bekymring over de seneste angreb i landet søndag, der falder samme dag, som de første FN-observatører ankommer til Syrien.  

KYIV, Ukraine, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The success of the peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire could not have been possible without Ukrainian peacekeepers, believes the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Such statement was released during the International Defense Dialogue...  

msnbc.com (blog)Be happy, not just rich, says UN chief Ban Ki-moonmsnbc.com (blog)By Ian Johnston, msnbc.com The world needs a new economic model based around “gross global happiness” rather than simply making money, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Ban, speaking at a meeting organized by the Himalayan ...and more »  

UNITED NATIONS, April 20 (UPI) -- The U.N. Secretary-General expressed hope that nuclear talks with Iran in Baghdad would ally the concerns of the international community.  

BOGOR, Indonesia (AFP) - United Nations (UN) secretary-general Ban Ki Moon said on Tuesday the situation in Syria has become 'unacceptable' and called on the Security Council to unite over the issue. Related StoriesAbuses in Myanmar despite reforms: Rights groupMyanmar to allow some by-election observers: AseanMuslim extremists seize Philippine health worker15-year-old girl escapes from child sex trafficking syndicate20-year-old widow robbed...  

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Syria's President Bashar al-Assad must turn his acceptance of a six-point peace plan into action to divert his country from a "dangerous trajectory" with risks for the entire region. "It essential that President Assad put those commitments into ...  

Baghdad (news) met with President Jalal Talabani, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to attend the Arab summit, the twenty-third by incubating in Iraq, adding that he hoped the support of the United Nations to rid Iraq ...  

REPORTING FROM BEIRUT -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned Thursday that "the conflict in Syria is on a dangerous trajectory, with potential ramifications for the entire region." He made the comments during the opening session of the ...  

Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 -- United Nations (UN) secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon said he is impressed with the country's commitment in addressing tuberculosis (TB), the second top infectious killer of adults in the world.During his visit to the Institute of Respiratory Medicine in Jalan Pahang here today, Ban commended the Health Ministry which had provided free clinical management to all  

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged all nations to join forces to protect the thousands of United Nations personnel who risk their lives to help people in need around the world.  

CBC.caSyria slams UN chief as clashes go onToronto StarKarin Laub The Associated Press BEIRUT—Syria derided UN chief Ban Ki-moon as biased and called his comments “outrageous” Saturday after he blamed the regime for widespread ceasefire violations — the latest sign of trouble for an international peace ...'Failing' Syria Peace Plan Raises Question of What's NextBloombergSyria accuses UN chief Ban Ki-moon of biasCBC.caUN's Ban Ki-Moon...