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Aleppo now synonym for hell, we have failed Syria: UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
Updated : 8 years, 6 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, 6 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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Past time for you to act to end Aleppo carnage: UN Chief tells emergency S
Updated : 8 years, 6 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 Chief urges India, Pak to resolve issues through dialogue
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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Antonio Guterres appointed next UN chief
Updated : 8 years, 6 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, 6 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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UN chief condemns Uri attack, extends condolence
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [USA], Sept. 19 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the attack on the Indian Army base in Uri which killed 17 soldiers yesterday.
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Balochistan CM to write to UN chief on Kashmir issue
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Quetta [Pakistan], Sept. 5 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has decided to send a delegation of provincial lawmakers to friendly states to raise the issue of India's involvement in what Islamabad calls 'fomenting violence' in the province, following Pak
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UN chief, Lankan PM hold close-door discussions
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sep. 1 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during which the duo held close-door discussions.
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Myanmar nationalists angry over Kofi Annan led commission for Rakhine
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], Aug. 29 (ANI): Nationalists in Myanmar have accused the federal government of breaching sovereignty by convening former UN chief Kofi Annan led advisory commission to formulate a long-term plan for the Rakhine State as they perceive the inclusion of international experts
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UN chief says military interference in Turkey unacceptable
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York, July 16 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon while condemning the Turkey coup, which has so far killed at least 42 people and injured hundreds, said military interference in the affairs of any state is unacceptable.
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Pak. welcomes UN chief's mediation offer with India over Kashmir issu
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad, July 14 (ANI): Pakistan on Thursday welcomed United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's offer to mediate peace talks with India amid ongoing protests in Kashmir valley which has claimed over 30 lives.
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