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UN torture investigator says Bahrain cancels his visit

UN torture investigator says Bahrain cancels his visit

Thursday, 25 April 2013 1:54 PM

Juan Mendez says it is the second time a scheduled visit to Gulf state has been postponed

Donors pledge $3.6 billion for Sudan's Darfur

Donors pledge $3.6 billion for Sudan's Darfur

Monday, 8 April 2013 9:54 PM

Pledges fell short of the $7.2 billion the United Nations had hoped to raise

Qatar revives plan to send Arab force to Syria

Qatar revives plan to send Arab force to Syria

Sunday, 13 January 2013 8:58 AM

Qatar calls for Arab force to end bloodshed in Syria if diplomatic efforts fail

One million Syrians short of food, says UN

One million Syrians short of food, says UN

Tuesday, 8 January 2013 6:11 PM

United Nations says gov't restrictions on aid distribution; bread, fuel in short supply

Syrian death toll rises to 60,000 – UN

Syrian death toll rises to 60,000 – UN

Thursday, 3 January 2013 4:52 PM

Special envoy to Syria warns that figure could rise to 100,000 if no action is taken

Qatar seeks to extend Kyoto agreement

Qatar seeks to extend Kyoto agreement

Saturday, 8 December 2012 11:39 AM

Gulf state proposes extension to 2020 in bid to break deadlock over emissions talks

Activists deported after Doha climate protest

Activists deported after Doha climate protest

Friday, 7 December 2012 2:52 PM

Campaign group says two members ordered to leave country after criticising Qatar role

UK considers recalling Israel envoy - source

UK considers recalling Israel envoy - source

Monday, 3 December 2012 11:50 AM

France was also considering withdrawing its envoy, both embassies declined to comment

UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state

UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state

Thursday, 29 November 2012 10:19 AM

Move comes despite threats from US, Israel to punish Palestinians by withholding cash

Gaza not

Gaza not "liveable" by 2020 unless urgent action - UN

Tuesday, 28 August 2012 12:18 PM

United Nations report says urgent action needed five years into Israeli blockade and one-party rule

Syrian refugees now top 200,000, says UN

Syrian refugees now top 200,000, says UN

Friday, 24 August 2012 1:33 PM

Total reflects an increase of some 30,000 in the last week alone to neighouring countries

UN says housing, job woes fuelling Arab unrest

UN says housing, job woes fuelling Arab unrest

Monday, 7 May 2012 7:09 PM

Population of Arab cities to reach 436.6m by 2050, increasing demand for services

UAE the happiest country in Gulf, says UN

UAE the happiest country in Gulf, says UN

Wednesday, 4 April 2012 3:40 PM

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar also score highly on index of world's happiest nations

UN official calls on Bahrain to release protesters

UN official calls on Bahrain to release protesters

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 7:30 PM

Human rights chief also says Bahrain gov't should restore thousands to former jobs

Britain freezes assets of Iranians over Saudi plot

Britain freezes assets of Iranians over Saudi plot

Tuesday, 18 October 2011 3:23 PM

Five implicated in alleged $1.5m scheme to assassinate Saudi ambassador to the US

Saudi murder plot resembles Iraq WMD claims, says Iran

Saudi murder plot resembles Iraq WMD claims, says Iran

Tuesday, 18 October 2011 7:44 AM

Ahmadinejad says assassination plot a US lie to cause rift between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Saudi Arabia takes Iran bomb charges to the UN

Saudi Arabia takes Iran bomb charges to the UN

Sunday, 16 October 2011 4:35 PM

If proved, murder plot could lead to fresh sanctions being imposed on Persian state

Angelina Jolie praises Libya's revolutionaries

Angelina Jolie praises Libya's revolutionaries

Wednesday, 12 October 2011 5:10 PM

Hollywood star highlights plight of Libyans, foreign workers affected by ongoing battles

Piracy costing shipping industry up to $12bn, says UN unit

Piracy costing shipping industry up to $12bn, says UN unit

Saturday, 1 October 2011 9:56 AM

International Maritime Organisation says Indian Ocean particularly hard hit, call for new action

Saudi prince calls on US to back Palestinian UN status

Saudi prince calls on US to back Palestinian UN status

Tuesday, 13 September 2011 9:48 AM

US could risk losing 'little credibility it has in the Arab world', Prince Turki Al Faisal says


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Friday, 17 May 2013 2:21 PM

United Nations refugee agency says conditions in war-torn country is deteriorating rapidly

One million refugees have fled Syria - UN

Wednesday, 6 March 2013 2:04 PM

One in five people in Lebanon is now Syrian says United Nations refugee agency

One million Syrians short of food, says UN

Tuesday, 8 January 2013 6:11 PM

United Nations says gov't restrictions on aid distribution; bread, fuel in short supply

Gaza not "liveable" by 2020 unless urgent action - UN

Tuesday, 28 August 2012 12:18 PM

United Nations report says urgent action needed five years into Israeli blockade and one-party rule

Syria's gov't, rebels choose 'path of war' - UN

Friday, 17 August 2012 10:24 AM

Peacekeeping chief speaks out as United Nations ends monitoring mission to Damascus

Arabs to take Israeli settlement row to United Nations vote

Thursday, 17 February 2011 1:18 PM

Arab nations will call for a vote in the UN Security Council in move likely to spur the first veto from the Obama administration

UN agency flouts US over Palestine membership

Tuesday, 1 November 2011 8:06 AM

US to cut $7m funding to United Nation’s cultural agency after Palestine decision

UN voices fears over proliferation of weapons in Libya

Sunday, 4 September 2011 8:39 PM

United Nations special adviser says new rulers need to establish police force and army

Bahrain trials criticised by UN human rights office

Saturday, 25 June 2011 1:13 PM

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to write to King Hamad to voice her concerns

UN plans human rights investigation in Yemen

Friday, 24 June 2011 3:55 PM

United Nations investigators will travel to crisis-hit country next week to access the situation

Libya rebels asked for oil export clearance, UN says

Wednesday, 6 April 2011 5:11 PM

Rebels ask United Nations to help them restart oil and gas exports from ports they control

UN human rights chief says Bahraini security actions are illegal

Thursday, 17 March 2011 3:59 PM

'Blatant violation of international law' must stop immediately, United Nations' Navi Pillay says

UAE pledges over $2m to UN funds for 2011

Saturday, 27 November 2010 12:57 PM

The biggest pledge was of $1m to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

UN predicts 3.6% growth in Arab world in 2010

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 4:20 PM

United Nations report says oil price rebound, state spending will fuel recovery.

Foreign investment in Mideast down 6% in 2008 - UN

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 11:40 AM

United Nations Economic and Social Commission predicts further declines in 2009.


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