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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visits Gaza
Added February 02, 2012 with 13 photos
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visited the Gaza Strip on Feb. 2, 2012. During his visit, protesters threw shoes, sand and small stones in demonstrations taking place outside of his convoy.
Ban Ki-Moon visits Israel and Palestine
Added March 22, 2010 with 17 photos
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U.N. gives mixed report on Iraq
UNITED NATIONS, July 20 (UPI) -- Though Iraq is regaining its strength after the U.S.-led invasion, slow political progress is causing problems for everyday citizens, U.N. officials said.
Praise heaped on Ban for second U.N. term
Praise heaped on Ban for second U.N. term
BRUSSELS, June 22 (UPI) -- The United Nations has played a critical role in world affairs with Ban Ki-moon as its leader, the secretary-general of NATO said Wednesday.
PM to push U.S.-Aussie defense support
PM to push U.S.-Aussie defense support
WASHINGTON, March 7 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and U.S. President Barack Obama had no big news to announce after their meeting in the White House Monday.
ICC to investigate Gadhafi
ICC to investigate Gadhafi
TRIPOLI, Libya, March 2 (UPI) -- An International Criminal Court prosecutor said Wednesday an investigation of Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi for possible crimes against humanity is in order.
Ban hails China lifting travel ban for HIV
BEIJING, April 27 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday praised China's decision to lift the country's travel ban for people with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Ban troubled by Karzai's rhetoric
Ban troubled by Karzai's rhetoric
VIENNA, April 8 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai's provocative comments about the international community won't help build relationships, U.N. leader Ban Ki-moon said Thursday.
UN envoy 'very satisfied' with nuke talks
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's special envoy to North Korea said Friday he is "very satisfied" with a new session of nuclear talks.
Israel cites more Lebanon rocket fire
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations says the world body should investigate a rise in rocket fire coming across Israel's border from Lebanon.
Ban hears Iraq's concerns on Aug. 19 plot
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon weighed Iraq's request to convene an independent international commission to probe the Aug. 19 bombings in Baghdad.
Ban appoints IDP envoy for Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appointed the current French ambassador to the United Nations as his special envoy to Pakistan.
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“ I categorically reject -- repeat, categorically -- any suggestion that the United Nations has deliberately under-estimated any figures, ”
U.N. chief expresses concern on Sri Lanka
United Press International
“ I stand ready to do whatever we can in the interests of justice, human rights and Sri Lanka's political future, ”
U.N. chief expresses concern on Sri Lanka
United Press International
“ We will try to work hard to keep that promise realized, ”
Ban: Sri Lanka must reach out to Tamils
United Press International
“ The security situation in UNOMIG's area of responsibility has remained fragile, with a continued threat of incidents, including from mines and improvised explosive devises, ”
U.N. critical for keeping peace in Georgia
United Press International
“ I am confident that President Clinton will bring energy, dynamism and focus to the task of mobilizing international support for Haiti's economic recovery and reconstruction, ”
Bill Clinton tapped as U.N. envoy to Haiti
United Press International
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