UN asks India to set target to cut down carbon emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 22:59

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Sunday asked India to set an ambitious target to cut down carbon emissions, saying it is in a unique position to lead sustainability, energy efficiency and fight against climate change.

UN chief seeks more resources to end conflicts

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:42

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to provide more political attention and resources to world body as it faces an overflowing plate of conflicts and disasters.

Important to bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice: UN official

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 08:30

The 26/11 terror attacks, in which 166 people were killed, was a "terrible crime, an awful terrorist attack," Ban`s spokesperson Martin Nesirky told a news agency.

UN chief hails conclusion of Maldives presidential poll

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 11:38

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the conclusion of the Maldives presidential election run-off, hoping the new government will "engage the opposition in a constructive manner".

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 12:49

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday highlighted the vital role of science and technology in promoting peace and development.

Shopian killings: Geelani to submit memorandum to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 21:44

Hardline Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday said he would submit a memorandum on the killings of unarmed youths in Kashmir to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

UN Secretary General to Interact with KISS Students

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 22:06

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would hold an interaction with tribal students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) here through video conferencing.

Jordan`s Prince Hassan to head UN advisory board

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 08:57

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has appointed Prince Hassan of Jordan as Chairman of his advisory board on water and sanitation.

UNSG congratulates people of Pakistan on historic election

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 12:19

Ban Ki-moon today applauded the courage and determination of political parties to engage in the electoral process despite the challenging security situation ahead of the voting.

UN names head of Syria chemical arms inquiry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:48

UN Secretary General named a Swedish scientist to head a UN fact-finding mission to investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Bangladesh on the track to graduate from LDC list: UN chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:28

Bangladesh is on the track to graduate from the ranks of the least developed countries, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has said.

Kerry asks Iran to be serious at nuclear talks

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:54

Ahead of talks between Iran and six world powers, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday asked Tehran to engage in a real dialogue to address the concerns of the international community on its nuclear weapons programme.