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UN chief welcomes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 24 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption of a Security Council resolution which states that the establishment of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, have "no legal validity," and co
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Ban Ki-moon condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 20 (ANI): Strongly condemning the assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council emphasized that there is no justification for targeting diplomatic personnel and civil
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Israelis and Palestinians must 'rebuild trust in each other': Ba
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 17 (ANI): Calling on the international community to spare no effort in revive the waning support for the long-sought two-state solution for Middle East peace, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the United Nations Security Council that "ultimately, it is up
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Aleppo now synonym for hell, we have failed Syria: UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 17 (ANI): In his last press conference as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon delivered stark warnings at the forefront of international concern that "the carnage in Syria remains a gaping hole in the global conscience."
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Gambia: UN chief 'dismayed' at military takeover of electoral co
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 15 (ANI): Expressing dismay at the takeover of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) premises by the military in Gambia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the security forces to immediately vacate the Commission and to refrain from any
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Security Council 'strongest when united,' says Ban Ki-moon as he
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 15 (ANI): In its farewell to the outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Security Council acknowledged his contribution to international peace, security and development, in particular his exceptional efforts to solve international problems in
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Past time for you to act to end Aleppo carnage: UN Chief tells emergency S
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 14 (ANI): Aleppo should represent the end of the quest for military victory, not the start of a broader military campaign in a country already ravaged beyond all recognition by five years of war, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told an emergency me
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UN pays tribute to Ban Ki-moon's 'never-tiring service to humani
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 13 (ANI): The General Assembly paid a tribute to outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his "never-tiring service to humanity" over the past decade, while also swearing in his successor Antonio Guterres, who will assume his duties o
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UN Chief urges India, Pak to resolve issues through dialogue
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [United States], Nov. 8 (ANI): Expressing his concerns over heightened Pakistan-India tensions at the Line of Control (LoC), United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged the two nuclear-armed neighbours to resolve all their outstanding issues through dialogue.
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Ban Ki-moon sacks UN peacekeeping commander in South Sudan
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 2 (ANI): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has sacked the UN force commander in South Sudan following a report showing the troops' failure to protect civilians during violence in July this year.
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Antonio Guterres appointed next UN chief
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], Oct. 13 (ANI): The General Assembly today elected the former prime minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, to succeed Ban Ki-moon when he steps down on 31 December.
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UN chief congratulates India for formally joining Paris Agreement
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): United Nation Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday congratulated India for ratifying and formally joining the Paris Agreement after it deposited its 'Instrument of Ratification' at the UN.
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