US leadership, support vital to host of global issues, UN chief stresses at White House
The United Nations counts on the leadership and support of the United States on a…
UN rights chief condemns new death sentence in Iran
The top United Nations human rights official today expressed alarm at the imposition of the…
UN projects world population to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, driven by growth in developing countries
The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050…
UN refugee agency envoy Angelina Jolie visits displaced people in Myanmar’s Kachin state
Oscar-winning actress and United Nations refugee agency Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie, travelled yesterday to Myanmar’s…
UN Security Council welcomes direct talks between Afghan Government and Taliban
The United Nations Security Council has welcomed the recently held direct talks between Afghan Government…
UN CHIEF URGES PAKISTAN TO END EXECUTIONS, REINSTATE DEATH PENALTY MORATORIUM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Government of Pakistan to bring an end to…
Marking 10 years since Indian Ocean tsunami, UN says world better prepared for natural disasters
It has been ten years since a massive tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean killing…
Ontarians see deadly blasts, aftermath at Boston Marathon
Among the thousands of people taking part in the Boston Marathon on Monday were Ontarians…
Boston Marathon bomb blasts kill 3, injure dozens
Two deadly bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, killing at least…
Margaret Thatcher’s death evokes polarized reaction
As the international community learned of Margaret Thatcher’s death, a mixed reaction began to emerge…
Topless protesters surprise Putin during German trip
Topless protesters stormed a fair in Hannover, Germany, where visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin met…
7 memorable Margaret Thatcher quotes
Margaret Thatcher’s bluntness, strong character, sharpness and sternness were reflected in the words that helped…
The group behind Pakistan’s bloody bombings
Friday’s arrest of a founding leader of the militant group that claims responsibility for two…
Government OKs foreign bids for Nexen, Progress Energy
The federal government has approved two major energy takeover deals, green-lighting a $15.1-billion bid for…
Hillary Clinton says AIDS-free generation ‘within our reach’
In an ambitious road map for slashing the global spread of AIDS, the Obama…