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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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UN fears potential coronavirus outbreak in Tigray
A new UN report says that dire humanitarian conditions in Tigray could cause a "massive" COVID-19 outbreak.
UN appoints German professor to head Sudan mission
Volker Perthes brings to the UN deep expertise in regional geopolitics and decades in international relations.
Funding shortfall forces cuts to UN food program
With international donations falling, UN World Food Programme will reduce rations in Uganda.
UN chief Guterres: COVID vaccine 'belongs to the people'
Guterres urged for countries to ensure wide coronavirus vaccine access, saying it should be considered a "public good."
UN: Countries must declare 'climate emergency'
UN chief Antonio Guterres said the situation is "dramatic" as he urged countries to take drastic action.
UN chief laments lackluster COVID response
"When countries go in their own direction, the virus goes in every direction," said UN chief Antonio Guterres.
UN warns of COVID surge in humanitarian needs
The UN has projected that 235 million people will require assistance in 2021, marking a 40% increase from this year.
UN: Yemen on the verge of a 'catastrophic' famine
Yemen is in "imminent danger of the worst famine the world has seen for decades," UN Secretary-General Guterres warned.
UN: At least 74 migrants drown off Libyan coast
Rescue workers are looking for survivors after a vessel carrying over 100 migrants shipwrecked in the Mediterranean.
Latest effort at peace for Libya launches
The first meetings of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum are scheduled for November.
Nigeria: UN slams 'brutality' against protesters
The UN and EU have joined the chorus of disapproval against the harsh crackdown on protesters in Nigeria.
Germany's UN reform bid revives an old ambition
Germany's push for an extended Security Council at the UN betrays the country's strengths and weaknesses globally.
Germany calls for reform as UN marks 75th anniversary
World leaders have come together virtually to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
Africa must be a 'partner' on the global stage
The UN's deputy secretary-general spoke to DW about promoting sustainability in Africa in the midst of a pandemic.
UN 'extremely concerned' over Burundi's president
A report cites political appointees accused of human rights abuses and lawlessness among the new leader's supporters.
UN calls for independent review of Hong Kong security law
UN special rapporteurs said the law posts a serious risk to fundamental rights, in an open letter to Beijing.
Children's well-being at risk in rich countries
In some of the world's richest countries, many children are dissatisfied with their lives, a UNICEF study shows.
US vetoes UN on foreign Islamic State fighters
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that could decide the fate of those involved in terrorism.
UN: Jacob Blake shooting highlights racism in US police
The force used against Blake appeared "excessive" and was probably "discriminatory," a UN spokesman said.
UN chief urges India to abandon coal
India should commit to carbon neutrality by ending fossil fuel subsidies, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said.
US starts procedure at UN to reactivate Iran sanctions
The Trump administration has notified the UN of its demand due to Tehran's violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.
US seeks to trigger UN 'snapback' sanctions on Iran
The move escalates a dispute between the US and other members of the UN security council.
UN rejects Iran arms embargo extension
China and Russia rejected the US-sponsored resolution, while Germany was among 11 council members that abstained.
Inequality pushing world to 'breaking point': UN
The UN chief says the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the myth "that we are all in the same boat."
UN top court backs Qatar in airspace row
The International Court of Justice has come down in favor of Qatar in a bitter regional row over airspace.
UN concerned as thousands flee Myanmar 'clearance operation'
The UN has called for "urgent measures to spare civilians" amid reports of locals trapped by ongoing fighting.
UN: 'Me first' approach to coronavirus must end
In a wide-ranging interview, Amina Mohammed told DW that states around the world must show solidarity against COVID-19.
'International community has failed completely' in Syria
The global "erosion of human rights standards" is of critical concern, the UN's top envoy on torture tells DW.
UN: A Rose for Peace
The signing of the United Nations Charter is connected with a special type of rose. Its message went around the world.
UN Charter: After 75 years, a stress test for global ideals
When 50 states signed the founding charter of the United Nations, the world was still dealing with the ravages of WWII.
Kenya vs. Djibouti: Who will sit on the UN Security Council?
Kenya and Djbouti face another round of voting on Thursday over who will gain a seat on the UN Security Council.
African nations call for racism debate at UN
A letter signed by all 54 African nations requested the UN Human Rights Council to urgently debate racism.
Up to 200,000 seafarers trapped on ships
The UN's labor agency has called on countries to let sailors trapped on ships due to the pandemic return to shore.
UN peacekeepers: Numbers are going down
World powers are increasingly reluctant to commit their forces to UN peacekeeping missions. So others are stepping in.
US blocks UN vote on coronavirus pandemic
The UN Security Council was on the cusp of voting on a bill that would have supported a truce in global conflicts.
UN: 24 million jobs could be lost due to coronavirus
Businesses and individuals around the world are facing up to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US rejects Russian plan for Syria ceasefire
Russia requested the Security Council endorse a ceasefire for Syria, but the US refused, calling the truce "premature."
Former UN chief Perez de Cuellar dies
The Peruvian diplomat led the United Nations for 10 years, overseeing the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Colombia: UN slams rise in murdered female activists
More than 100 human rights defenders and 66 indigenous people were killed in 2019 in Colombia, according to a UN report.
UN: Displacement in Syria reaches 'horrifying new level'
The number of those displaced due to the conflict in the region is now believed to be 900,000.
Kushner presents Middle East plan to UN
Trump's adviser also blamed the Palestinian president for a spike in violence in the region.
UN's Guterres warns of global 'wind of madness'
The UN secretary-general also referred to the situation in Libya as a "scandal."
UN welcomes Libya peace promises
Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the warring sides to "accept fully the conclusions of the Berlin summit."
Half a billion struggle to find work: UN
The report said a lack of access to decent jobs is contributing to social unrest — and warns that worse is to come.
Southern Africa faces unprecedented hunger: UN
A record 45 million people across southern Africa are in need of in urgent need of food aid, the UN has said.
Protests rock Beirut for second night
Three months into their protest movement, demonstrators have turned on banks imposing informal capital controls.
UN approves scaled down aid mission to Syria
The weakened mandate means more than 1 million Syrians could see aid deliveries halted.
Spanish police arrest Nigerian 'archduchess'
The Nigerian born Spanish national claimed to have an extensive resume that ultimately landed her in trouble.
UN: Chilean police abused human rights
Investigators found police used unnecessary levels of aggression against protesters and reacted in a repressive manner.
UN: 115 million people are on the brink of starvation
The Director of the World Food Programme explains how we can help people who suffer from war and climate change.
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