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Kofi Annan resigns as special envoy to Syria
Annan said he cannot go on when the Security Council provides no backing for his role.
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Aug 2nd 2012, 4:55 PM
Syria army launches Aleppo assault
Fears are growing about the safety of civilians in Syria’s second city, with reports of massive assaults on several neighbourhoods.
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Jul 28th 2012, 11:56 AM
UN appeals for progress as deadline looms for global arms treaty
Tonight is the deadline for the draft of a new global deal to regulate the arms trade – but progress has been slow.
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Jul 27th 2012, 9:12 PM
Thousands flee Syria as war rages on
Despite the UN’s extension of its observation mission, violence continues to escalate across the country.
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Jul 21st 2012, 7:52 AM
Civil war declared in Syria as fighting escalates
Meanwhile, the UN is pressing China and Russia to back tougher action against Bashar Assad.
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Jul 16th 2012, 9:16 AM
UN to resume investigation into Syrian village massacre
At least nine people have been killed in fresh violence today as regime forces shelled several areas across the country, according to human rights monitors.
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Jul 15th 2012, 9:35 AM
UN lays blame for latest massacre on Syrian regime
More people have died in further violence a day after a massacre in the village of Treimsa left at least 118 people dead.
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Jul 14th 2012, 11:38 AM
Video: Assad remains defiant in TV interview as Annan arrives in Syria
“A president shouldn’t run away from a challenge, and we have a national challenge in Syria now,” Syrian president Bashar Assad said in a defiant interview with German television last night.
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Jul 9th 2012, 8:10 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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May 31st 2012, 4:46 PM
UN chief urges Syria to stop attacks
Ban Ki-Moon said UN observers monitoring the ceasefire were not there to watch the killings of innocent people.
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May 31st 2012, 10:44 AM
UN condemns massacre in Syria in 'strongest possible terms'
Ban Ki-moon has confirmed evidence of artillery and mortar shelling at Houla, as well as “shootings at close range and severe physical abuse”. More than 90 people, including 32 children, were killed in the massacre.
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May 28th 2012, 10:07 AM
President speaks of 'heartbreaking' unemployment and emigration on US trip
Michael D Higgins told Irish professionals working in the States that he hoped to some day see many of them return to Ireland in the future.
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May 2nd 2012, 8:03 AM
Suu Kyi to attend Burmese parliament after oath dispute resolved
The head of the Burmese opposition will lead party colleagues to the parliament on Wednesday after a dispute over a legislative oath was resolved.
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Apr 30th 2012, 7:41 AM
Higgins kicks off first visit to the US in New York today
The president will meet New York’s Mayor Bloomberg and attend a performance of ‘Once’ during his trip.
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Apr 30th 2012, 7:30 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Welcome to the weekend (almost). First, here’s nine things you should know this morning…
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Apr 27th 2012, 8:38 AM
Syria conflict now the biggest problem facing world - Ban Ki-moon
Rebels were yesterday forced out of one eastern city by regime forces and artillery, as a group warned of serious human rights abuses.
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Mar 21st 2012, 8:58 AM
Eamon Gilmore voices concern over escalating tensions in Gaza and Israel
The recent outbreak of violence has been the worst the region has seen in months. A total of 21 people have been killed since Friday.
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Mar 12th 2012, 7:43 PM
Watch: Wounded journalist tells of 'indiscriminate massacre' in Syria
Paul Conroy was speaking after being smuggled out of Homs, where he was injured in the attack that killed Marie Colvin.
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Mar 3rd 2012, 9:58 AM
UN chief says Syrian president must stop violence
Fears of all-out civil war increase as Ban says one-man rule and family dynasties are a thing of the past.
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Jan 15th 2012, 10:39 AM
Somali militants ban 16 aid groups and UN agencies
The Islamist group has banned Concern, UNICEF, the World Health Organization and UNHCR – amongst others – from operating in the country, where 250,000 people face the immediate risk of starvation.
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Nov 29th 2011, 8:48 AM
"Wow...huh...": how the world reacted to Gaddafi's death
Hillary Clinton, Ban Ki Moon and Eamon Gilmore have been among those reacting to the death of Muammar Gaddafi in Sirte today.
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Oct 20th 2011, 5:39 PM
Tánaiste to address the United Nations General Assembly
The UNGA meets for the 66th this week with the issue of Palestinian statehood among the topics to be discussed.
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Sep 18th 2011, 7:31 PM
Palestine to seek full UN membership
President Mahmoud Abbas is to ask the UN to officially recognise the State of Palestine next week.
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Sep 16th 2011, 9:51 PM
Turkey launches international legal challenge to Gaza blockade
Turkey will bring a complaint to the International Court of Justice, after expelling Israel’s ambassador and cutting military ties.
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Sep 4th 2011, 10:07 AM
Concern for conditions in Tripoli as horror of hospital in Abu Salim revealed
Conditions inside some parts of Tripoli are described as dreadful as concern grows for the humanitarian needs of people in the Libyan capital.
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Aug 27th 2011, 11:39 AM
Gallery: The life and times of Nelson Mandela
As the world celebrates Mandela Day, TheJournal.ie takes a look at the South African icon’s incredible life.
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Jul 18th 2011, 12:04 PM
Ban Ki-moon secures second term as UN head
The South Korean will remain as Secretary-General for another five years, with unanimous backing from the assembly.
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Jun 21st 2011, 8:52 PM
Timeline: What exactly is going on in Syria?
What’s been going on in Syria – and is there any progress in sight? We take a quick look back at what’s been happening.
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Jun 20th 2011, 4:00 PM
Ban Ki-moon will seek second term as UN head
The South Korean is to seek a second term as secretary-general of the United Nations. What does that involve again?
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Jun 7th 2011, 1:08 PM
Southern Sudan appeals for help as UN officials demand "immediate withdrawal" from disputed border town.
Northern occupation of the town of Abyei threatens to re-ignite Sudan’s civil war. The oil-rich area is strongly contested and there are fears of escalating violence.
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May 23rd 2011, 10:46 AM
UN chief demands investigation into clampdown on Syrian protests
Ban Ki-moon condemns the use of force against demonstrators, as popular uprisings continue against president Bashar Assad.
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Apr 27th 2011, 10:09 AM
Nuclear energy needs a 'global rethink': UN chief
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that the approach to nuclear power needs to be reconsidered following the disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima.
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Apr 20th 2011, 12:20 PM
Libyan rebels to ask Qatar summit for more intensive attacks
A summit in Qatar will see Libyan rebels appeal to NATO forces to take more swift and decisive action to oust Gaddafi.
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Apr 13th 2011, 10:47 AM
UN forces attack Ivory Coast presidential palace in bid to oust Gbagbo
French-led forces continue their bid to oust the incumbent president, who refuses to cede power despite losing elections.
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Apr 4th 2011, 8:25 PM
Gaddafi forces predict capture of rebel stronghold 'within 48 hours'
Libyan rebels are voicing fear and anger over a lack of international support for their cause – as Gaddafi’s son boasts that government forces will storm Benghazi within 48 hours.
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Mar 16th 2011, 8:20 PM
"Delusional" Libyan leader Gaddafi "unfit to lead", says US
America’s ambassador to the UN says Gaddafi is becoming unhinged, laughing while his people are being slaughtered.
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Mar 1st 2011, 8:31 AM
Drunk diplomat speaks out: I never liked you Ban Ki-Moon
And he doesn’t like Americans either.
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Sep 10th 2010, 11:57 AM
UN chief visits flood-stricken Pakistan
First cholera case confirmed as fears for disease epidemic grow.
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Aug 15th 2010, 12:50 PM
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