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2009-07-04: Headlines

Mail & Guardian Online: UN's Ban to urge reforms in high-risk Burma visit 2009-07-04

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon begins a high-risk trip to Burma on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their ...

Reuters South Africa: UN's Ban denied Suu Kyi meeting 2009-07-04

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" that military-ruled ...

PR-Inside.com News: WORLD at 0400 GMT 2009-07-04

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar _ UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon could leave Myanmar empty-handed after apparently failing to win any concessions from the country' ...

Pioneer Press: Honduras refuses to restore president after coup ouster 2009-07-04

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon could leave Myanmar empty-handed after apparently failing to win any concessions Friday from ...

Financial Times: un's Ban presses Burma to free prisoners 2009-07-04

Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary-general, met military-ruled Burma's powerful army chief on Friday and pressed him to free Nobel ...

AsiaNews.it: The Burmese junta bans meeting between Ban Ki-moon and Aung ... 2009-07-04

Naypyidaw (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The Burmese military junta has banned the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon from meeting opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi ...

Shan Herald Agency for News: Shan party meets UN chief, non-party activists might be released 2009-07-04

Ban Ki-moon met all the parties' representatives, including the NLD, together at Myat Taw Win Hotel in Naypyitaw at 16:45. “Each of the parties got only 10 ...

Shan Herald Agency for News: Tips for the Senior General on environmental issue 2009-07-04

(Irrawaddy) Ban Ki-moon is returning to Burma to address three pressing issues: political prisoners, dialogue and setting the stage for credible electi ...

The Epoch Times: North Korea Defies US With Missile Launches 2009-07-04

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) following their meeting residence in Tokyo on July 1, 2009.

9&10 News: Casualties in Afghanistan...NKorean missiles...Honduras quits OAS 2009-07-04

YANGON, Myanmar (AP)  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (bahn kee-moon) says he is "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military rulers rejected his second ...

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: Burma junta leader snubs UN chief 2009-07-04

Burma's junta has refused to allow visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Mr Ban was told of ...

Lebanon: Foreign meddling is no excuse for the Lebanese to not have a local ... - Daily Star 2009-07-03

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is not responsible for whether our pharmacies abide by professional standards. out but not necessarily impact our service ...

International Middle East Media Center: Israel pledges to compensate UN for shelling its facilities in Gaza 2009-07-03

It is worth mentioning that UN Secretary General Ban ki-moon, stated that he is seeking a compensation that exceeds $11 million.

UN News Centre: UNESCO chief backs G8 call on Iran to respect human rights 2009-07-03

Last week, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed for an immediate end to the arrests, threats and use of force taking place in Iran amid the deadly ...

UN News Centre: UN helping Timorese uprooted families return home peacefully 2009-07-03

In his most recent report on Timor-Leste, which the UN shepherded to independence in 2002, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said warned that the root causes ...

Human Rights Tribune: Ban Ki Moon seeks release of Aung San Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

Ban Ki Moon, the UN secretary-general, flew to the remote stronghold of Burma's ruling generals this afternoon to demand the release of the democracy leader ...

PeriÃ³dico 26: Human Rights Experts Join Condemnation of Honduran Coup 2009-07-03

The statement follows similar condemnations this week from the General Assembly and from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon after military leaders deposed ...

Reuters India: Israel to compensate UN for Gaza property damage 2009-07-03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he would seek compensation for damage estimated at more than $11 million. Israel's offensive, which it said was ...

BBC News: Niger anger at court appointment 2009-07-03

In a statement, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's office said the government's actions had "made it extremely difficult for the country's democratic ...

PR-Inside.com News: WORLD at 1000 GMT 2009-07-03

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar _ UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ventures into talks with Myanmar's junta chief for what he called «a very tough mission» to w ...

Bloomberg: Nigeria, Algeria, Niger Sign Accord on Gas Pipeline 2009-07-03

The crisis threatens to destabilize the country and undermine progress toward democratic governance, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in ...

Ma'an News Agency: Israel to compensate UN for damaged buildings and facilities 2009-07-03

... Israeli officials at the UN in New York had of late been discussing the compensation package with aides to the world body's secretary-general, Ban Ki-Moon.

The Kosovo Times: If Not Now, When? 2009-07-03

YANGON – All politics are local, goes the old aphorism. Yet today, we can say that all problems are global. As world leaders meet at the G-8 ...

The Daily Star: Is Iran at the crossroads? 2009-07-03

UN chief Ban Ki-moon had called on Iran to respect the "will of its people" after the disputed presidential poll but Tehran accused him of "meddling".

WA today: UN chief pushes again to see Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he asked the head of Burma's ruling junta on Friday for permission to see democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi but ...

Phuketwan: MediaWATCH Plus: Bangkok Elephants Pack Trunks 2009-07-03

Straits Times UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon prepared on Thursday for a risky visit to Burma amid warnings that his trip will be a ''huge failure'' if he ...

The Irrawaddy News Magazine: NLD Delegation Travels to Naypyidaw to Meet Ban Ki-moon 2009-07-03

“I don't think Ban Ki-moon will meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. But I want him to meet her. If he meets Than Shwe, he should meet her as well,” he said.

Antara: UN chief asks to see Aung San Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

Naypyidaw (ANTARA News/AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon said he asked the head of Myanmar`s ruling junta on Friday for permission to see democracy icon Aung ...

TIME: Pakistan Hopes for Answers on Bhutto Murder 2009-07-03

A three-person team, headed by Chile's ambassador to the UN, is due to arrive in Islamabad later this month, and report to Secretary General Ban Ki-Mo ...

Moneybiz: UN chief alarmed by Niger turmoil 2009-07-03

UNITED NATIONS - United Nations (UN) chief Ban Ki-moon was alarmed by the ongoing political turmoil in Niger and called for restraint and dialogue ...

CNBC European Business: Piggy banking 2009-07-03

As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon put it in May: “We may be in a grace period with H1N1 but we are still in the danger zone.” Indeed, such uncertainty ...

9&10 News: Memorial for Michael Jackson...Marines making progress in Afghanistan 2009-07-03

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP)  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is heading into talks with Myanmar's (mee-an-MAWRZ') junta chief to try to win freedom for ...

United Press International, Asia: Japanese celebrities boost UN missions 2009-07-03

Visitng UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (front center) met Wednesday in Tokyo with Japanese celebrities who have been active ...

New Straits Times: UN chief meets Myanmar junta leader on Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

UN chief Ban Ki-moon met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta on Friday for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release ...

Sydney Morning Herald: UN chief in mission to secure Suu Kyi's release 2009-07-03

THE United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has arrived in Burma on a difficult mission: to press the chief of the ruling military junta to free ...

2009-07-03: Headlines

Bloomberg: Ban to Press for Suu Kyi's Release in Myanmar Visit 2009-07-03

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Myanmar today to meet with regime head General Th ...

Inner City Press: At UN, Uganda Promotes Its Action on LRA, Affably Dodges on Keny ... 2009-07-03

Some say that because the UK and US took different sides in Kenya -- and because Ban Ki-moon does not like to be compared with Kofi Annan -- the called ...

RTE.ie: UN chief arrives in Burma for talks 2009-07-03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is meeting Burma's top general to urge him to free all political prisoners and ensure next year's elections are credible.

BBC News: UN leader meets Burma junta head 2009-07-03

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met Burma's junta leader to lobby for the release of political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Telegraph.co.uk: Burma expands military ties with North Korea 2009-07-03

... their cooperation in weapons trading and military training came as Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary General, arrived in Rangoon for a controversial visit.

www.worldbulletin.net: Endless war continues: Taking stock of US strategy under Obama 2009-07-03

At the same time, confining the UN to its present hole is another necessity (this is the mandate given to Ban Ki Moon) and imposing NATO as ...

Scoop.co.nz (press release): Dozens Of UN Volunteers Head To Timor-Leste 2009-07-03

In his most recent report on the country, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is encouraged by the strides made by the leaders and people of Timor-Leste ...

Belfast Telegraph: UN chief to push for release of Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is beginning a high-profile visit to Burma today during which he is promising to push for the release of pro-democracy ...

Straits Times: UN chief meets S'pore leaders 2009-07-03

UNITED Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon and Singapore leaders on Thursday discussed the importance ...

ISRIA: UN - Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme ... 2009-07-03

In response to a question about Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's travels in Asia this week, Mr. Rugunda said he was expected to brief the Council on the trip ...

Hindu: Ban asks Lanka to rehabilitate children released by LTTE 2009-07-03

New York (PTI): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked Sri Lanka to initiate steps to rehabilitate 'child soldiers' released by LTTE and ensure them ...

Straits Times: Ban meets Myanmar junta chief 2009-07-03

NAYPYIDAW - UN SECRETARY General Ban Ki-moon held talks with the head of Myanmar's military junta on Friday, an AFP correspondent said, after the UN chief ...

CNBC European Business: Piggy banking 2009-07-03

As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon put it in May: “We may be in a grace period with H1N1 but we are still in the danger zone.” Indeed, such uncertainty ...

CCTV: UN chief in Singapore for working visit 2009-07-03

Ban Ki-moon met with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday. They reaffirmed the long-standing ties and strong cooperation between Singapore ...

Radio France Internationale: UN head arrives on Aung San Suu Kyi mission 2009-07-03

Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, arrived in Myanmar's main city of Yangon on Friday and said he would be seeking to visit Aung San Suu Kyi in jail.

Phuketwan: mediawatch: Fall in Tourism Grows Worse 2009-07-03

Straits Times UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon prepared on Thursday for a risky visit to Burma amid warnings that his trip will be a ''huge failure'' if he ...

News24: Tandja names new top court 2009-07-03

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, through his spokesperson in New York, said the Niger government's actions had "made it extremely difficult for ...

Agenzia Giornalistica Italia: BURMA: BAN KI-MOON HOPES TO MEET WITH SAN SUU KYI - AGI 2009-07-03

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is in Burma. Mr Ban's visit aims to achieve the release of various political prisoners detained by the military junta.

New York Times: UN Chief to Seek Release of Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, arrived in Myanmar on Friday for a journey he has said will be difficult as he seeks ...

PRESS TV: UN chief slammed over 'biased' Israel report 2009-07-03

The Lebanese Foreign Ministry and the resistance movement Hezbollah have criticized the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over his report on resolution 1701.

AsiaOne: Bill Clinton to visit Haiti Monday as UN special envoy 2009-07-03

Clinton, who was appointed to the post by UN chief Ban Ki-moon last month, is to confer with government officials "about how to best support the efforts ...

unnindia: UN chief begins mission in Burma 2009-07-03

Columbo (UNN) UN chief Ban Ki Moon has arrived in Burma in a bid to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Colombo Page: * UN Chief wants Sri Lankan government to give priority ... 2009-07-03

The Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon in his report to the Security Council on children and armed conflict in Sri Lanka, has urged the Government of Sri Lank ...

Financial Times: UN's Ban to urge Burma to free prisoners 2009-07-03

Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary-general, has arrived in military-ruled Burma, where he is expected to meet the country's reclusive ...

Sydney Morning Herald: UN chief arrives in Myanmar for talks with junta 2009-07-03

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar for difficult talks with its military junta as he seeks the release of political prisoners including ...

The Times: New York Times: Short on Cash, California to Start Paying With IOU's 2009-07-03

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has been warned that his trip to Myanmar will be a 'huge failure' if he fails to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Deseret News: World datelines 2009-07-03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Myanmar for meetings with leaders on the same day that Suu Kyi's widely criticized trial resumes.

DAWN.com: North Korea tests four short-range missiles 2009-07-03

Japanese PM Taro Aso (R) described N Korea's missile and nuclear tests as a 'serious threat' to the world whilst UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) vowed ...

DigitalJournal.com: UN Secretary-General Travels to Myanmar to Free Aung San Suu Kyi 2009-07-03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki moon flew to Myanmar Friday in a make or break diplomacy for the release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and other political ...

Jakarta Post: UK Embassy display giant Suu Kyi image 2009-07-03

The initiative is being launched as Suu Kyi's trial resumes in Myanmar on Friday; United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is also scheduled to vi ...

UN News Centre: Independent UN rights expert criticizes seizure of aid boat ... 2009-07-02

In addition, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has repeatedly called on Israel to ease its blockade, most recently during a meeting in New York with Israeli ...

UN News Centre: Niger's continuing crisis imperils democracy, Secretary-General warns 2009-07-02

2 July 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced deep concern about Niger's continuing political and constitutional crisis, warning that ...

UN News Centre: UN-Caribbean partnership crucial amid today's crises, says Ban 2009-07-02

2 July 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the collaboration between the United Nations and the countries of the Caribbean in tackling ...

Lebanon: Hizbullah slams Ban's 'extreme bias' in 1701 report - Daily Star 2009-07-02

BEIRUT: Hizbullah on Thursday criticized UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over what the group called "extreme bias" toward Israel in h ...

Lebanon: Ban Ki-moon may not make noise, but he is effective - Daily Star 2009-07-02

Days after Sri Lanka's government defeated its long-time foe, the Tamil Tigers, in May, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-mo ...

ISRIA: UN: Human rights experts join chorus of UN condemnation over coup ... 2009-07-02

The statement follows similar condemnations this week from the General Assembly and from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after military leaders deposed ...

Xinhua: UN aids Liberia's crooked justice system 2009-07-02

Last month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon released a report on the West African country in which he recommended that the government of Liberia invest more ...

The News International: Bangladeshi held for beating tiger to death 2009-07-02

YANGON: UN chief Ban Ki-moon prepared on Thursday for a risky visit to Myanmar amid warnings that the trip will be a “huge failure” if he fails to secure ...

TPMCafÃ©: OBAMA'S AFGHANISTAN: IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK 2009-07-02

A UN official said Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will announce Galbraith's appointment in "a matter of days." In another piece, also by Karen De Young ...

Inner City Press: WFP In Pyongyang Has Korean Speakers Expelled, Flies Afric ... 2009-07-02

... from the country as persona non grata on June 20 and that this bodes badly for UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon naming a new UN envoy to North Korea.

UN Dispatch: Ban Ki Moon saying useful things in the New York Times 2009-07-02

I have an embarrassing crush on Ban Ki Moon. You really can't blame me. He raps! He married his high school sweetheart! His op-ed in the New York Time ...

GulfNews: Politics in 140 characters or less 2009-07-02

His tweets are authentically personal, unlike the wooden scheduling updates, filed by the likes of Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the United Nations.

2009-07-02: Headlines

ISRIA: UN: Daily Press Briefing (issued 1 July 2009) 2009-07-02

This is all I have for you today. Yes. Question: MichÃ¨le, did you receive any letter from Lebanon regarding the report of Mr. Ban Ki-moon on 1701?

Aljazeera.net: UN chief urges Japan climate action 2009-07-02

The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has called on Japan to take a bold and active role in curbing climate change.

Huffington Post: UN CHIEF VISITS BURMA: A POLITICAL GAMBLE 2009-07-02

UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon goes to Myanmar (Burma) for the July 3-4 weekend in what both friends and detractors view as a political ...

Newsnet: AU General Assembly 13th ordinary session official opened 2009-07-02

In a speech read on his behalf by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Ms Asha-Rose Mirigo, the United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki Moon said ...

ISRIA: France supports all of the United Nation's efforts in Burma 2009-07-02

Do you approve of Ban Ki-moon's visit to Burma on Friday and Saturday, in the midst of Aung San Suu Kyi's trial? France supports all of the United Nation' ...

Washington Times: Israel slammed on Gaza warfare attack in reports 2009-07-02

Meanwhile, a panel assembled by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon assessed $11 million worth of damage to UNRWA schools, clinics and other buildings where ...

Jakarta Post: UK embassy to display giant Suu Kyi image 2009-07-02

The initiative is being launched as Suu Kyi's trial resumes in Myanmar on Friday; United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is scheduled to visit ...

Messenger.ge: The UN will not abandon the South Caucasus 2009-07-02

By Etuna Tsotniashvili In a statement released on June 30 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reaffirmed that despite the withdrawal of the UN Observer Missi ...

ReliefWeb (press release): Food security, violent conflict, return of coups among challenge ... 2009-07-02

I bring warm greetings to you from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. It is a great privilege to represent him at this important ...

VOVNews.vn: UN chief says climate pact essential 2009-07-02

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on July 1 the world must agree on a new treaty to curb pollution at a crucial climate change meeting in Copenhagen ...

Naharnet: Lebanon: Ban's Report Didn't Stress on Danger of Israeli Spy Networks 2009-07-02

The foreign ministry criticized UN chief Ban Ki-moon's latest report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701, saying it didn't consider ...

AFP: UN chief Ban warned over risky Myanmar visit 2009-07-02

YANGON (AFP) — UN chief Ban Ki-moon prepared Thursday for a risky visit to Myanmar amid warnings that the trip will be a "huge failure" if he fails ...

CCTV: UN Chief urges treaty to curb pollution 2009-07-02

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the world must agree on a new treaty to curb pollution at a crucial climate change meeting in Copenhagen ...

Democratic Voice of Burma: UN chief to urge reform in Burma 2009-07-02

July 2, 2009 (DVB)–Ban Ki-moon will pressure the military government in Burma to release all political prisoners and pave the way for democratic electi ...

Wall Street Journal: U.N. Mission To Nowhere 2009-07-02

There is little hope for a release of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi when United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the country ...

Scoop.co.nz (press release): Climate Change, DPR Korea Focus Of Talks 2009-07-02

... in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), dominated today's talks between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso.

News24: UN chief to visit Myanmar 2009-07-02

Yangon - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is to meet senior members of the party of Aung San Suu Kyi when he visits Myanmar this week but has no plans yet ...

Brazzil Magazine: In Libya Lula Tells Brazil, US and EU Have Historic Debt to Africa 2009-07-02

... from more than 40 African nations, as well as the secretary general of the League of Arab States, Amr Mussa, and the UN secretary general, Ban Ki Moon.

Reuters UK: UN's Ban to urge reforms in high-risk Myanmar visit 2009-07-02

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military ...

Nigeria: Obasanjo in US, shuns comments on Yar'Adua, amnesty - The Guardian 2009-07-02

On Monday morning the former president met with the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the organisation's headquarters in New York on matters concerning ...

Newsnet: Agric, cornerstone of every country - UN Sec Gen 2009-07-02

The United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki Moon says a strong agricultural sector is a prerequisite for a brighter future for Africa and its people.

???: Independent probe into Bhutto murder begins: UN 2009-07-02

Set up following a request from the Pakistani government, the Commission will submit a report to UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon within six months.

The Irrawaddy News Magazine: Ban Ki-moon Will Meet NLD Representatives 2009-07-02

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will meet representatives of Burma's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) during his two-day visit ...

eNews Park Forest: Latest Iraqi Bombing Another Attempt to Incite Violence, UN ... 2009-07-01

On Monday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke out against recent attacks in Iraq, calling on the people of the strife-torn nation to reject attempts ...

Reuters AlertNet: Burma: Make BanÃ¢€™s Visit Meaningful 2009-07-01

(New York) Ã¢€" United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during his trip to Burma should press the ruling generals to publicly commit to the release ...

Common Dreams (press release): Burma: Make Ban's Visit Meaningful 2009-07-01

NEW YORK - July 1 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during his trip to Burma should press the ruling generals to publicly commit to the release ...

Inner City Press: UN Says and Shows It Won't Cover Stories Countries Don't Like ... 2009-07-01

Inner City Press asked Fawzi about the UN News Service, which churns out relentlessly pro-UN stories, ranging from Ban Ki-moon's popularity to the UN' ...

Independent Online: 'Dark clouds of nuclear war' in North Korea 2009-07-01

Tokyo - UN chief Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that he was determined to achieve a nuclear-free North Korea amid tension about new UN sanctions on ...

Vanguard: Textile technocrats, bankers, economists converge on industry revival 2009-07-01

Jeffery David Sachs, Special Advisor to UN Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Prof. Sachs worked with more than 100 Heads of States globally and has bagged ...

Channel News Asia: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to visit Singapore 2009-07-01

SINGAPORE: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be in Singapore for a two-day working ...

Voice of America: Rights Group: Burmese Generals Could Exploit UN Visit 2009-07-01

By VOA News Human Rights Watch has warned that Burma's military leaders could use an upcoming visit by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ...

Democracy Now: Zelaya Vows Return as UN, OAS Condemn Coup 2009-07-01

Human rights groups are urging UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to visit Iran or send a special envoy to investigate the crackdown on protests against last ...

The National: Ban expects Myanmar concessions 2009-07-01

Ban Ki-moon has outlined three benchmarks he hopes to achieve during his visit to Myanmar. Junko Kimura / Getty Images NEW YORK // As Ban Ki-moon travels ...

Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka needs goodwill and support of developed world: Prof. Peiris 2009-07-01

Peiris met with Mr. Vijay Nambiar, Chief de Cabinet of United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon, and gave him an update on developments in the country ...

The Herald: Agric central to economic development: Summit 2009-07-01

In a speech read on his behalf by deputy secretary-general Ms Asha-Rose Mirigo, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon described investment ...

Naharnet: Aoun: Nobody Knows Who Is Forming the Cabinet with the Flood ... 2009-07-01

Aoun also criticized UN chief Ban Ki-moon for "designating" his 10th report on implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 to Hizbullah's weap ...

Inner City Press: In Sri Lanka, UN Hires Lawyer for Arrested Staff, But Will ... 2009-07-01

Is all of this consistent with Ban Ki-moon and Majinda Rajapaksa's Joint Statement? At the UN, answers like the hiring of a lawyer to work on the case ...

UN News Centre: DR Congo: UN mission speaks out against latest prison break 2009-07-01

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that incident “is a grim example of both the prison conditions and the level of sexual violence that plagues the DRC,” ...

Washington Post: Day in Photos 2009-07-01

Visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said military-ruled Myanmar should release all political prisoners in a press conference in Tokyo on June 30.

Inter Press Service: IRAN: Rights Group Seeks Release of Mistreated and Ill Detainee 2009-07-01

Leading experts across the Western world have also been lending their support by signing a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for action against ...

Eritrea Daily: While Africa Summits, Eritrea Tyrant Wallows In Deep Isolation 2009-07-01

The summit will be addressed by UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General of the League of the Arab States, Amr Moussa, and the Brazili ...

Iraq Oil Report: Iraq wants to cut Kuwait payments 2009-07-01

He also confirmed that Iraq had sent a letter to UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council requesting that the UN cut the reparations.

Xinhua: UN Chief, Japanese PM talk on climate change, Pyongyang 2009-07-01

TOKYO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Visiting United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon stressed the importance of implementing the UN resolution on Pyongyang ...

ISRIA: Singapore: MFA Press Statement: Working Visit Of UN Secretary ... 2009-07-01

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will make a working visit to Singapore from 2 to 3 July 2009. This will be Mr Ban's first visit to Singapore ...

AFP: Myanmar rally in Japan calls on UN chief to press junta 2009-07-01

TOKYO (AFP) — About 100 Myanmar activists rallied in Japan on Wednesday, calling on visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon to press the junta to free political ...

Monsters and Critics.com: Japan to offer logistical support to UN peacekeeping operations 2009-07-01

Tokyo - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday told visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that Japan would allow its Self-Defense Forces ...

AllAfrica.com: Congo-Kinshasa: Prison Rape Victims Recount Ordeal - Women ... 2009-07-01

"This is a grim example of both the prison conditions and the level of sexual violence that plagues the DRC," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said in ...

CRIENGLISH.com: UNSC Envoys Deplore Delay in Nepal Peace Process 2009-07-01

... Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States Wednesday met Karin Landgren, representative of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-mo ...

The Press Association: UN chief to attend committee 2009-07-01

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is to make a guest appearance before the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, it has been confirmed.

2009-07-01: Headlines

AFP: UN's Ban urges Japan business on climate change 2009-07-01

TOKYO (AFP) — UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for Japanese companies to help fight global warming through green investment and ambitiou ...

AFP: UN begins probe into Bhutto killing 2009-07-01

The panel will submit a report to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who will then share it with Islamabad and the Security Council.

DAWN.com: UN chief to visit Suu Kyi in Myanmar 2009-07-01

-AP YANGON: UN chief Ban Ki-Moon announced that he would visit Myanmar and said that he must meet the democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, for the trip to ...

Inter Press Service: BURMA: UN Chief Comes Calling with Politics on His Mind 2009-07-01

BANGKOK, Jul 1 (IPS) - The return this week of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to military-ruled Burma gives the mission an air ...

WA today: UN chief urges climate change deal 2009-07-01

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the world must seal the deal on a new treaty to curb pollution at a crucial climate change meeting in Copenhagen ...

China Daily: UN chief: Climate pact must be finalized 2009-07-01

TOKYO: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday the world must seal the deal on a new treaty to curb pollution at a crucial climate change meeting ...

Independent Online: UN boss calls for release of Suu Kyi 2009-07-01

Tokyo - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called on Burma/Myanmar's military-run government to free all political prisoner ...

AScribe (press release): Half-Way Through, Ban Ki-Moon in the Shadows - by Jeffrey Laurenti 2009-06-30

Poor Ban Ki-moon. He began his term as United Nations secretary-general under the shadow of Kofi Annan, a charismatic personality who successfully used ...

SmartBrief: Ban to make official visit to Myanmar 2009-06-30

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will make an official visit to Myanmar on Friday and Saturday, where the trial of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi ...

UN News Centre: Despite mission's withdrawal, UN to continue engagement in Georgi ... 2009-06-30

30 June 2009 – In spite of the start of the withdrawal of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today ...

Voice of America: UN Chief, Japan Call for Pressure on North Korea 2009-06-30

Mr. Aso spoke in Tokyo Tuesday, where his foreign minister met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for talks on North Korea and other issues.

guardian.co.uk: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hails election as victory for the Iranian people 2009-06-30

The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran pressed for the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, to visit Iran or send a special envoy to demand ...

UN News Centre: Marking 60 years of UN assistance, Ban honours courage of Palestinians 2009-06-30

30 June 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid tribute today to Palestinian refugees, who he said had shown great courage in the face of conflict ...

Inner City Press: In DC, UN's Anti-Press Stand Triggers Dear Colleague Letter, B ... 2009-06-30

... as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's speech writer Michael Meyer and Spokesperson Michele Montas, was memorialized in a memo from Ms. Kane to Ban Ki-moon.

Alsumaria: UN Secretary General urges peace in Iraq 2009-06-30

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon denounced latest attacks on a number of Iraqi cities and stated his solidarity with the Iraqi government.

Channel News Asia: UN chief urges North Korea to show restraint 2009-06-30

TOKYO: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged communist North Korea to refrain from further steps which may worsen a "very serious situation" ...

Ynetnews: UN probe in Gaza: Especially painful testimonies 2009-06-30

Defense Minister Ehud Barak aired this concern before UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon during their meeting last month. "We view the mandate this committee ...

The Seoul Times: UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon 2nd Most Popular after Obama Obama Rockets ... 2009-06-30

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon receives the second-highest rating behind Obama. On average his ratings lean positive (40% to 35%) and 11 nations expre ...

Tehran Times: Ban Ki-moon issues dire warning for Afghanistan 2009-06-30

In his latest report on Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon complained that the number of civilian casualties had reached new highs.

Times Online: Ban Ki Moon to visit Burma 2009-06-30

The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, will visit Burma on Friday in a diplomatically risky effort to win concessions from the country's military ...

2009-06-30: Headlines

Times Online: Ban Ki Moon to visit Burma 2009-06-30

The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, will visit Burma on Friday in a diplomatically risky effort to win concessions from the country's military ...

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Arms control, N. Korea on lawmakers' agenda 2009-06-30

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will return to Myanmar later this week on a diplomatic bid to win the release of Aung San Suu Kyi just as the imprisoned ...

Alsumaria: UN Secretary General urges peace in Iraq 2009-06-30

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon denounced latest attacks on a number of Iraqi cities and stated his solidarity with the Iraqi government.

Washington Post: A Broken UN Promise In Congo 2009-06-30

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is to report to the Security Council today on implementation of Resolution 1820. What will we learn?

UN Dispatch: Ban Ki-moon is hip -- but then, we already knew that 2009-06-29

Evaluating the SG's performance thus far, Stephen Schlesinger looks at some of the places where Ban has accomplished quite a lot, but which haven't received ...

Panorama: Gibraltar at Rotary International Convention 2009-06-29

Ban Ki-moon addressed the convention delegates on the outstanding progress that Rotary Clubs all over the world have made one of the key projects th ...

Xinhua: UN chief calls for lasting peace in Iraq via reconciliation 2009-06-29

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on Monday slashed the recent violence in Iraq, calling upon all Iraqi leaders to work ...

Aljazeera.net: World leaders condemn Honduran coup 2009-06-29

Ban Ki-moon criticised Zelaya's arrest and expressed "strong support" for Honduras' democratic institutions. "[Ban] welcomes the prompt diplomatic effort ...

SpringFair.com Marketplace: Tck Tck Tck: Time is running out 2009-06-29

United Nations secretary-general, Ban Ki Moon is urging us all to heed the message that: “Climate change is the greatest challenge facing this and future ...

Reuters: UN's Ban Ki-moon condemns Honduras leader's arrest 2009-06-29

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned about the latest developments in Honduras and condemns the arrest of ...

EuropeNews: "Where's The UN On Iran?" 2009-06-29

Surely top UN officials such as Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon should be leading the charge for liberty and justice, with the strongest possible criticism ...

Asia Sentinel: Squabble over a UN Position 2009-06-29

A small storm has erupted over the decision of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to support the reappointment Thailand's Supachai Panichpakdi for a second ...

Wall Street Journal: UN's Ban To Visit Myanmar This Week 2009-06-29

UNITED NATIONS (AFP)--UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Myanmar this week for an official visit, his spokeswoman Michele Montas said Monday.

FederalNewsRadio.com: Monday Morning Federal Newsstand 2009-06-29

A version of the 150 page report was released last year but most of the information in the report was blacked out UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is making ...

Ynetnews: un's Ban to visit Myanmar to urge democratic reform 2009-06-29

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Myanmar this week to urge its military leaders to press ahead with democratic reforms in the country formerly ...

2009-06-29: Headlines

Xinhua: Int'l community expresses concern over military coup in Honduras 2009-06-29

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned about the latest development in Honduras, and calls on all Hondurans to make efforts to peacefully ...

The Irrawaddy News Magazine: Gambari Leaves Burma, Set to Report to Ban 2009-06-29

... a two-day visit to Burma after meeting the country's foreign minister to prepare for a trip by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, state television said.

Huffington Post: How the UN is Faring Under Ban Ki Moon 2009-06-29

Days after Sri Lanka's government defeated its long-time foe, the Tamil Tigers, in May, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew into the country' ...

Ynetnews: More facts or more blame? 2009-06-28

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he would seek compensation from Israel for damages amounting to $11 million to UN facilities. Led by Ian Mart ...

Xinhua: Iran's warship thwarts hijack of its oil tanker by pirates 2009-06-28

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations informed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in a letter of Tehran's decision to send two warships to the Somali ...

Inner City Press: UN's Ban Tells Only Some Media of Myanmar Chance, Bad Press Left ... 2009-06-28

UNITED NATIONS, June 28 -- With UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reportedly still undecided if he will stop in Myanmar on his upcoming trip to Jap ...

Xinhua: Myanmar FM, UN envoy discuss UN Chief visit 2009-06-28

YANGON, June 28 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's proposed visit to Myanmar has topped the discussions between his special envoy ...

CafeSentido.com: Iran Arrests 8 Employees of UK Embassy, Alleging Subversion 2009-06-28

Ban Ki-moon calling for an end to all violence against civilians. But the Ahmedinejad-Khamene'i camp has sought to aggressively smear all opposition figure ...

Korea Times: UN Chief Defends His Global Mission 2009-06-28

As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reaches the halfway point of his tenure this week, he will find his name is on the lips of critics ...

IRINnews.org: AFGHANISTAN: 800 civilians killed in conflict in January-May – UN ... 2009-06-28

... forces have increased by 24 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to a report by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

2009-06-28: Headlines

Xinhua: Iran's warship thwarts hijack of its oil tanker by pirates 2009-06-28

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations informed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in a letter of Tehran's decision to send two warships to the Somali ...

Bangkok Post: EDITORIAL Mr Ban is needed 2009-06-28

This time the special envoy's trip had been billed as a preparation for a visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon early next month.

Radio Australia News: UN envoy clears way for Ban Ki-moon Burma visit 2009-06-28

UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari has ended a trip to Burma, clearing the way for a possible visit by UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon next month.

CafeSentido.com: Iran Arrests 8 Employees of UK Embassy, Alleging Subversion 2009-06-28

Ban Ki-moon calling for an end to all violence against civilians. But the Ahmedinejad-Khamene'i camp has sought to aggressively smear all opposition figure ...

Korea Times: UN Chief Defends His Global Mission 2009-06-28

As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reaches the halfway point of his tenure this week, he will find his name is on the lips of critics ...

Inner City Press: UN's Ban Tells Only Some Media of Myanmar Chance, Bad Press Left ... 2009-06-28

UNITED NATIONS, June 27 -- With UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reportedly still undecided if he will stop in Myanmar on his upcoming trip to Jap ...

Yonhap News: Ban calls for international cooperation to resolve global problems 2009-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are excerpts from a Yonhap News Agency interview with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

guardian.co.uk: West keeps UN at bay on financial crisis 2009-06-28

... a UN conference last November in Doha on financing for development, a decision seen by some UN officials as a snub to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

NewsBlaze: Transitional Government in Mauritania Paving The Way for Free ... 2009-06-28

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the signing of a decree setting up a transitional government in Mauritania, which he hopes will pave the way ...

Reuters India: UN envoy Gambari concludes Myanmar visit 2009-06-28

... Gambari concluded his trip to army-ruled Myanmar on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible visit by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon next month.

IRINnews.org: AFGHANISTAN: 800 civilians killed in conflict in January-May – UN ... 2009-06-28

... forces have increased by 24 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to a report by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

Independent Online: Mauritania made the right move - UN leader 2009-06-28

New York - United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Saturday hailed the establishment of a transitional government of national unity in Mauritania as a maj ...

Bangladesh News 24 hours: Asia Pacific 2009-06-28

... country on Friday, a Foreign Ministry official said, a visit aimed at laying the groundwork for a possible visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

BBC News: UN Burma envoy set to brief Ban 2009-06-28

UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari has left Burma after a two-day visit aimed at paving the way for a possible visit by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Westport Now: A Gift to the People of Westport 2009-06-27

Kane read greetings from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who was unable to attend due to a schedule conflict. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner ...

AsiaNews.it: Ban Ki-moon against the Israeli settlements. The G8 "deplores" Tehran 2009-06-27

Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary general, said that the Quartet is “urging Israeli authorities to stop settlements, including natural growth, and remove all these ...

Sunday Times.lk: Trillions to bail out the rich, but no billions to feed the poor 2009-06-27

Last week, the US, UK, France and Germany led the cry for a recount of the presidential elections in Iran prompting even Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ...

Xinhua: UN pushes countries to end torture 2009-06-27

UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged governments to go on the offensive in the fight against torture ...

Peninsula On-line: Qatar's Attorney General meets UN chief 2009-06-27

DOHA: Qatar's Attorney General, Dr Ali bin Futais Al Mari, met UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the United Nations Headquarters in New York recently.

??? ??????: Ban Ki-moon Rejected The Iranian Government's Criticism and Won't ... 2009-06-27

UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon revealed in an interview with Al Hayat that he received “calls” from Iranian leaders whose identity he “is not supposed ...

ABC Online: G8 ministers deplore Iran violence 2009-06-27

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made the statement in Italy at a meeting of the Quartet, which comprises the UN, the United States, the European Union ...