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  UN chief wants civilian-led transition in Burkina Faso

  World | November 05, 2014 8:30 IST

  United Nations: UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called for an inclusive, civilian-led transition in Burkina Faso, with his special representative in the region consulting with stakeholders, a UN spokesperson said."The Secretary-General continues to be greatly

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  Ban Ki-moon asks Pakistan to act against Wagah attackers

  World | November 04, 2014 9:42 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked Pakistan to act against the terrorists who carried out the attack last week at the Wagah border.Ban's spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Monday, "The Secretary-General condemns in

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  Sikh group criticises compensation to kin of 1984 riot victims

  India | October 31, 2014 12:24 IST

  New York: A Sikh rights group has criticised India's decision to give Rs five lakh each to the next of kin of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims, saying compensation cannot be a substitute to the

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  UN chief deplores planned elections in eastern Ukraine

  World | October 30, 2014 6:29 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday deplored elections planned by rebel groups in eastern Ukraine, saying the vote will seriously undermine the Minsk Protocol and Memorandum."The secretary-general deplores the planned holding by armed

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  UN political chief criticises Israel for settlement plans

  World | October 30, 2014 6:34 IST

  United Nations: UN political chief Wednesday said Israel's new settlement plans in East Jerusalem threaten the viability of the future Palestinian state, urging meaningful negotiations toward the goal of a two-state solution.Briefing the Security Council

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  UN chief voices concern over Ebola-related restrictions

  World | October 28, 2014 9:18 IST

  United Nations:  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern about restrictions imposed by several countries and localities on travelers from major Ebola-affected countries, a spokesperson said here Monday. Ban believes that these restrictions have put particular

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  Aziz speaks to UN chief; raises Kashmir issue

  World | October 19, 2014 13:25 IST

  Islamabad: Continuing its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue, Pakistan has raised the matter with the UN chief, saying the world body's engagement would add to its credibility in managing crisis situations.  Adviser to the

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  1.2 billion live on less than Rs 77 a day: UN Chief

  World | October 18, 2014 10:47 IST

  United Nations: More than 1.2 billion people are living on less than USD 1.25 (Rs. 77 approx) a day and 2.4 billion are living on less than USD 2 a day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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  UN calls for more efforts to eradicate poverty

  World | October 18, 2014 6:25 IST

  United Nations: The UN on Friday marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, with its Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling for more efforts to eliminate poverty in all its forms as 2.4 billion people

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  Ban assures UN support to Satyarthi, Malala

  World | October 17, 2014 14:26 IST

  United Nations: Lauding this year's Nobel Peace laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said the two "remarkable" Asians give hope to people around the world struggling against exploitation and assured the

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  Ban Ki-moon asks for USD 1 billion to fight Ebola

  World | October 17, 2014 6:58 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday asked the international community for $1 billion to combat the Ebola epidemic, which he said he believes can be overcome if all actors "work together effectively"."Dozens of

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  UN chief highlights rural women's role in global progress

  World | October 16, 2014 6:12 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that rural women are the key agents for sustainable development as the international community moves towards the post-2015 development goals."Collectively, rural women are a force that

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  Obama discusses Ebola issue with UN chief, French president

  World | October 14, 2014 10:03 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama has spoken with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and French President Francois Hollande separately about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the White House said.During his conversation with Ban Monday, Obama

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  UN ignores Pakistan bid to seek intervention on Kashmir

  World | October 14, 2014 10:16 IST

  United Nations: Pakistan's latest efforts seeking UN intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through

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  UN chief visits Libya, appeals warring factions for dialogue

  World | October 12, 2014 6:44 IST

  Tripoli: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday arrived in Libya in an unannounced visit to encourage political dialogue between the warring factions in the country.The meeting was attended by 12 lawmakers from Libya's parliament House

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  'The true winners today are the world's children' : UN chief

  World | October 11, 2014 7:01 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday hailed the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai saying, "The true winners today are the world's children".Ban said that because of

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  UN Chief invokes Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence

  World | October 10, 2014 13:40 IST

  United Nations: Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon said the world should recall his message of peace and non-violence at a time of increased sectarian violence and destruction of cultural sites, particularly in

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  UN Chief asks India, Pakistan to resolve their issues through dialogue

  World | October 09, 2014 23:39 IST

  United Nations: UN chief Ban Ki-Moon today expressed concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan along the LoC and asked the two nations to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively for

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  AAP slams Modi government for inconsistent policy on Pakistan

  National | October 09, 2014 20:49 IST

  New Delhi: In the wake of ceasefire violations along the LOC by Pakistan, the Aam Aadmi Party today slammed Narendra Modi government's “inconsistent” policy towards the neighbouring nation.The party also alleged that there might be

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  UN chief appoints three Ebola crisis managers

  World | October 09, 2014 12:09 IST

  United Nations: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appointed three crisis managers for Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone where the Ebola epidemic is spreading.His spokesperson said Wednesday Ban appointed Marcel Rudasingwa of Rwanda as Ebola