Bush Says Cuba Has Made 'Empty Gestures' at Reform
US president says there will be no change in Cuba until there is change of heart in how Cuban government treats its people Mon, 12 May 2008 12:13:55 +0200
Senior Mexican Police Official Shot Dead
Acting chief of Mexico's federal police Edgar Millan Gomez was shot at least nine times Thursday Mon, 12 May 2008 12:13:55 +0200
20 Dead in Haitian Ferry Accident
Officials say ship capsized late Saturday while on a trip between Pestel and Port-au-Prince Mon, 12 May 2008 12:13:55 +0200
Secretary-General lauds intense' diplomatic efforts on Bolivia
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the "intense diplomatic work" being carried out by the Organization of American States (OAS), the Group of Friends of Bolivia - comprising Argentina, Brazil and Colombia - and others with regard to political developments in Bolivia. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Head of UN agricultural agency in Haiti to discuss food security
The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is in Haiti for talks on food security with top officials including President René Préval. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off five-year UN renovation scheme
Shovels in hand and donning blue hard hats, members of the United Nations community, led by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, today broke ground for the construction of temporary conference venue at the world body's New York Headquarters, marking the beginning of a five-year, $1.9 billion overhaul of the landmark complex. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Jamaican children need hope to resist violence, says ex-soldier and UN Advocate
Jamaican children need more opportunities, support and hope to resist and rise above violence, former child soldier and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Advocate for Children Affected by War Ishmael Beah said at the end of a two-day visit to the Caribbean nation. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Colombia: UN experts call for ending violence against human rights defenders
A group of independent United Nations experts have called for urgent measures to protect those defending human rights in Colombia, following a recent surge in violence that includes killings, harassment and intimidation of civil society activists, trade union leaders and lawyers representing victims. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
