World & Regional Organizations   :::::: UN marks Universal Children's Day, 20th anniversary of Convention on Rights of Child 2009-11-21 06:00 :::::: UN chief hails new head of European Union 2009-11-21 03:02 :::::: Industrialization will help Africa fully join world economy: UN chief 2009-11-21 01:16 :::::: "Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chief 2009-11-21 01:02 :::::: ECOWAS FMs meet in Nigeria ahead of regional summit 2009-11-20 20:37 :::::: Advocates: UN convention drives global cause of child rights protection 2009-11-20 15:25 :::::: Ban to focus on climate change during Trinidad, Tobago visit 2009-11-20 13:34 :::::: UN photo exhibit offers glimpses into children's lives worldwide 2009-11-20 13:25 :::::: Poverty affects children in L America: UNICEF official 2009-11-20 13:09 :::::: UNICEF Italy calls for more actions to protect children's rights 2009-11-20 13:06 :::::: UNICEF chief calls for nondiscrimination against baby girls 2009-11-20 13:03 :::::: Children, women most vulnerable in L America: UN body 2009-11-20 12:59 :::::: UN General Assembly president warns small islands to "suffer more" from climate change 2009-11-20 12:49 :::::: WTO allows Brazil to impose sanctions on U.S. over cotton trade 2009-11-20 12:06 :::::: Economic recovery spreads to OECD area at large 2009-11-20 09:41 :::::: European leaders reach agreement on EU top posts 2009-11-20 08:04 :::::: Dying mothers highlight failure towards achieving MDGs: UNICEF 2009-11-20 04:37 :::::: Ban urges lawmakers to work with UN to pull developing countries out of recessio 2009-11-20 04:35 :::::: UN chief congratulates Karzai on presidential inauguration 2009-11-20 03:47 :::::: UN children's agency launches report to mark 20th anniversary of CRC 2009-11-20 01:30 :::::: World economic recovery underway but timid: OECD 2009-11-20 00:26 :::::: Parliament president urges decision on new EU posts 2009-11-19 22:22 :::::: World Vision Int'l in global campaign to reduce child deaths 2009-11-19 16:57 :::::: Interview: UNICEF makes contribution to Myanmar's relief work in cyclone-hit region 2009-11-19 09:39 :::::: UNIDO says industrialization key to Africa's development 2009-11-19 08:23 :::::: UN report: women hit hardest by climate change 2009-11-19 06:22 :::::: Anti-piracy efforts must deal with its root causes, says UN envoy for Somalia 2009-11-19 06:18 :::::: Feature: Island nations talk trash 2009-11-19 06:06 :::::: UN report points to central role women play in efforts to fight climate change 2009-11-19 06:02 :::::: Int'l inquiry into deadly Guinea crackdown begins work: UN 2009-11-19 05:59 :::::: NATO postpones conference on forces for Afghanistan: spokesman 2009-11-19 04:10 :::::: UN Security Council extends mandate of European peacekeepers in Bosnia 2009-11-19 03:28 :::::: World Bank to train 20 African youths on climate change 2009-11-18 21:25 :::::: S Korea posts world's second-lowest fertility rate: UN report 2009-11-18 17:22 :::::: World Bank grants Botswana $186 mln in aid to transport project 2009-11-18 14:46 :::::: Kids own cultural passports at UN International School 2009-11-18 09:55 :::::: Latest round of UN-backed Darfur peace talks resume Wednesday in Qatar 2009-11-18 09:13 :::::: UN chief deplores Israel's decision to expand settlement in East Jerusalem 2009-11-18 06:32 :::::: UN panel of probe into Bhutto killing meets with former Pakistani president 2009-11-18 05:09 :::::: Largest-ever yellow fever vaccination campaign to begin in Africa, says WHO 2009-11-18 05:06 :::::: UN Security Council urges Uganda's LRA rebels to surrender 2009-11-18 05:06 :::::: Greater efforts needed on land to fight piracy off Somali coast: UN chief 2009-11-18 02:03 :::::: ICRC calls for stop in crimes against children in war 2009-11-18 02:02 :::::: IAEA report confirms "peaceful nature" of Iran's nuclear program: spokesman 2009-11-17 21:54 :::::: EU top jobs still in doubt 2009-11-17 20:52 :::::: HSBC survey: World more concerned over climate change than economic crisis 2009-11-17 18:04 :::::: Leaders of rich countries absent from UN summit on hunger 2009-11-17 13:24 :::::: FAO director-general regrets lack of commitment at world summit on hunger 2009-11-17 10:35 :::::: UNICEF urges Bolivia to fight against sexual abuse of children 2009-11-17 10:07 :::::: Children are our future, UNICEF chief says 2009-11-17 10:05 :::::: UN Security Council welcomes Iraq's decision to hold elections in January 2009-11-17 06:33 :::::: With crucial elections ahead, UN must commit to Iraq for long term: top UN official 2009-11-17 05:04 :::::: UN chief urges Israel to end Gaza blockade, evictions, alleged abuse of Palestinian children 2009-11-17 04:14 :::::: Ban warns of dangers of losing cultural differences as world grows closer 2009-11-17 03:47 :::::: Food security summit's declaration "empty of concrete measures" to combat hunger: NGOs 2009-11-16 22:43 :::::: UN chief calls for global climate deal to ensure food security 2009-11-16 20:36 :::::: Kids interact no matter where 2009-11-16 10:53 :::::: NAM first ladies meet to discuss women's role in food crisis 2009-11-16 06:25 :::::: UNESCO aids Syria to build 6 new educational centers 2009-11-16 05:57 :::::: UNESCO new head calls on members to build new era of peace 2009-11-16 05:56 :::::: FAO, IDB sign $1-billion agreement for poor countries 2009-11-15 21:19 :::::: APEC leaders chart roadmap for post-crisis landscape 2009-11-15 19:37 :::::: Keep APEC's success going 2009-11-15 19:17 :::::: South Asia hotspot for maternal, child undernutrition: UNICEF 2009-11-15 18:54 :::::: APEC summit concludes, leaders issue declaration to urge new growth paradigm 2009-11-15 18:00 :::::: 17th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting concludes 2009-11-15 17:25 :::::: APEC leaders pledge to cut cost of time and expenses of doing business by 25% 2009-11-15 13:23 :::::: APEC leaders vow to conclude Doha Round trade talks 2009-11-15 13:20 :::::: APEC leaders to appoint first fixed-term executive director of Secretariat 2009-11-15 13:19 :::::: APEC leaders promise to implement measures to support balanced growth 2009-11-15 13:10 :::::: APEC leaders to push for "ambitious" outcome in climate change talks 2009-11-15 13:09 :::::: APEC leaders pledge to keep stimulus policies 2009-11-15 13:04 :::::: APEC leaders issue Singapore declaration 2009-11-15 12:55 :::::: Growing up in island country threatened by rising sea levels 2009-11-15 08:43 :::::: FAO leader calls for fight against world hunger by hunger strike 2009-11-15 07:06 :::::: UN chief urges support for developing countries in combating diabetes 2009-11-15 06:51 :::::: APEC scraps emission cut target in latest draft declaration 2009-11-14 23:11 :::::: APEC leaders conclude first-day meeting, resolved to complete Doha Round negotiations 2009-11-14 21:51 :::::: Children can help address environmental issues: UNEP official 2009-11-14 14:31 :::::: Working for well-being of children worldwide "responsibility of our generation," says UN chief 2009-11-14 13:08 :::::: UN envoy for children, armed conflict to visit Sudan 2009-11-14 13:04 :::::: UN chief sends message for well-being of children worldwide 2009-11-14 11:58 :::::: EU approves state guarantee for loan to Ford Romania 2009-11-14 10:27 :::::: Climate change to be key topic for EU-Russian summit 2009-11-14 06:49 :::::: UN chief joins fast ahead of world summit on food security 2009-11-14 05:57 :::::: UNICEF calls for action to tackle food shortage in southern Sudan 2009-11-13 19:30 :::::: ASEAN, APEC secretariats take initiative to bolster trade ties in two regions 2009-11-13 17:18 :::::: Asia-Pacific leaders not to wear APEC attire to take group photo 2009-11-13 14:43 :::::: Chinese president delivers speech at APEC CEO Summit 2009-11-13 14:40 :::::: Singapore says Asia to coordinate timing of monetary withdrawal 2009-11-13 13:46 :::::: Highlights of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Singapore 2009-11-13 13:44 :::::: Jobless rate to rise in developed nations: World Bank chief 2009-11-13 12:10 :::::: FAO urges business leaders to help find anti-hunger solutions 2009-11-13 11:24 :::::: APEC CEO Summit opens in Singapore, stressing urgency of rebuilding economy 2009-11-13 09:03 :::::: UNIFIL says Lebanon's new government to support UN Resolution 1701 2009-11-13 06:05 :::::: UN humanitarian chief to visit Sri Lanka next week 2009-11-13 06:04 :::::: UN chief encourages world leaders to accept invitation to climate summit 2009-11-13 06:03 :::::: UN chief calls on more countries to accede to Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons 2009-11-13 06:02 :::::: WHO recommends early treatment with antivirals to prevent severe A/H1N1 symptoms 2009-11-12 23:03 :::::: APEC finance ministers wrap up annual meet, vow to protect weak recovery 2009-11-12 20:24 :::::: APEC Ministerial Meeting ends, calling for inclusive, balanced, sustainable growth 2009-11-12 19:32 :::::: APEC finance ministers agree to continue stimulus measures 2009-11-12 19:30 :::::: APEC economies promise to enhance financial supervision 2009-11-12 17:48 :::::: EU expresses concern over security situation in West Africa 2009-11-12 17:41 :::::: APEC economies vow to narrow global development imbalance 2009-11-12 17:39 :::::: APEC ministers agree to promptly strengthen fiscal credibility 2009-11-12 17:32 :::::: APEC ministers pledge to keep growth-supportive policies 2009-11-12 17:31 :::::: APEC ministers promise monetary policies consistent with price stability 2009-11-12 17:31 :::::: World Bank chief economist warns China of deflation, overcapacity 2009-11-12 14:57 :::::: APEC to tackle human-induced climate change 2009-11-12 14:48 :::::: APEC to assess industrialized economies' achievement of Bogor Goals 2009-11-12 14:40 :::::: APEC ministers remain committed to Doha Rround negotiations 2009-11-12 14:40 :::::: APEC ministers extend anti-protectionism commitment to end of 2010 2009-11-12 14:24 :::::: APEC ministers promise to work for "inclusive, balanced and sustainable" growth 2009-11-12 14:24 :::::: APEC ministers say recovery fragile, unemployment unacceptably high 2009-11-12 14:19 :::::: Diabetes situation particularly worrying in developing countries: WHO expert 2009-11-12 13:01 :::::: World oil demand to fall 1.63% in 2009: OPEC 2009-11-12 10:33 :::::: China: Prime responsibility for civilian protection lay with states concerned 2009-11-12 07:45 :::::: UN declares July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day 2009-11-12 07:15 :::::: UN ready to work with new Lebanese gov't in tackling challenges: UN chief 2009-11-12 06:37 :::::: UN chief urges greater efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict 2009-11-12 06:36 :::::: EU sets deadlines for member states to cut budget deficits 2009-11-12 06:34 :::::: UNICEF chief brings world attention to child, maternal undernutrition 2009-11-12 06:33 :::::: UN chief hails Japan's intention to increase aid to Afghanistan 2009-11-12 06:09 :::::: Future generations in jeopardy without urgent efforts to tackle undernutrition, warns UNICEF 2009-11-12 04:30 :::::: UNICEF launches new report on child, maternal nutrition across world 2009-11-12 01:02 :::::: UN Security Council demands protection of civilians in armed conflict 2009-11-12 00:44 :::::: EU to appoint president, foreign policy chief 2009-11-11 23:30 :::::: Public, private sectors to play significant role in tackling food price hikes: PECC 2009-11-11 14:38 :::::: WB chief says China's yuan can be alternative reserve currency in 15 years 2009-11-11 14:13 :::::: IEA urges more actions to tackle climate change 2009-11-11 13:42 :::::: World Bank chief warns of asset bubbles as Asia recovers from crisis 2009-11-11 13:19 :::::: APEC finance ministers meet to discuss fiscal policy, growth restoration 2009-11-11 13:16 :::::: APEC ministers meeting opens, focusing on post-crisis trade promotion 2009-11-11 10:34 :::::: EU opens anti-trust investigation into Thomson Reuters 2009-11-11 07:47 :::::: UN urges Bangladesh to raise funding for family planning programs 2009-11-11 07:41 :::::: EU urges Fiji not to isolate itself from international community 2009-11-11 07:40 :::::: EU ministers agree to increase capital requirements for banks 2009-11-11 07:35 :::::: IEA: global energy use to fall 2009 2009-11-11 07:25 :::::: FAO says good cereal production does not help cutting down the food prices 2009-11-11 06:51 :::::: UN envoy calls on Lebanon, Israel to do more for permanent ceasefire 2009-11-11 06:48 :::::: Another white powder scare at UN missions in New York 2009-11-11 05:58 :::::: UN chief meets with U.S. officials, Congressional leaders on climate change 2009-11-11 05:24 :::::: UN chief calls for "maximum restraint" after clash between Koreas 2009-11-11 05:22 :::::: Security Council hails new Lebanese government 2009-11-11 03:18 :::::: White powder at UN missions not dangerous: Austrian envoy 2009-11-11 03:17 :::::: World personalities gather in Singapore to commemorate APEC's 20th anniversary 2009-11-10 22:32 :::::: APEC passes glamorous 20 years, faces new challenges 2009-11-10 20:01 :::::: UN says poorest countries still suffer from high food prices 2009-11-10 19:28 :::::: Backgrounder: Milestones of 20-year-old APEC 2009-11-10 18:24 :::::: AIF to make ASEAN a global trade region 2009-11-10 18:33 :::::: APEC successful in promoting trade: WB president 2009-11-10 15:42 :::::: World Bank revises up S Korea's growth outlook in 2009 2009-11-10 14:30 :::::: Millions in U.S. lack access to affordable, adequate housing: UN 2009-11-10 14:22 :::::: Envelopes containing white powder delivered to three missions to UN: officials 2009-11-10 12:11 :::::: UN official calls on Israel to allow construction raw-materials into Gaza 2009-11-10 07:21 :::::: UN chief voices belief in climate change talks ahead of Washington visit 2009-11-10 07:00 :::::: UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanese government 2009-11-10 06:28 :::::: UN Security Council urges DRC parties to fully implement peace deal 2009-11-10 06:07 :::::: UN chief to pass Goldstone report to Security Council shortly: spokesperson 2009-11-10 05:59 :::::: UN envoy cites need to deal with underlying causes of DRC conflict 2009-11-10 05:57 :::::: UN chief to meet U.S. officials on climate change 2009-11-10 05:56 :::::: UN examines disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation link 2009-11-10 04:18 :::::: EU officials, UN urge improvement of policies to combat violence against women in Europe 2009-11-10 04:09 :::::: Situation in Afghanistan fundamentally improved: ambassador 2009-11-10 03:39 :::::: UN chief urges world to disarm in favor of investment in peace and development 2009-11-10 03:37 :::::: Seoul officially announced as host city of G20 summit of next year 2009-11-09 19:53 :::::: Staff relocation not mean end of UN operations in Afghanistan: UN official 2009-11-09 19:48 :::::: Trade finance situation in APEC to ease in next 6 months: survey 2009-11-09 16:00 :::::: ASEAN's economic integration on track: secretary general 2009-11-09 15:47 :::::: ASEAN chief hopes Asia as agent of change for climate 2009-11-09 15:03 :::::: APEC Business Advisory Council meets to discuss regional intergration 2009-11-09 14:45 :::::: ASEAN supports SOP making for crisis mitigation: secretary general 2009-11-09 13:50 :::::: ASEAN increases its profile before world's eye: secretary general 2009-11-09 13:34 :::::: UN chief hails Iraq's approval of election law 2009-11-09 11:39 :::::: APEC members enjoy de facto integration: report 2009-11-09 11:30 :::::: G20 reluctant to remove stimulus, differs on climate change financing 2009-11-08 18:31 :::::: APEC says Asia-Pacific most affected by climate change 2009-11-08 15:50 :::::: Openness, partnership: soul of APEC 2009-11-08 13:27 :::::: Backgrounder: APEC Senior Officials' Meetings 2009-11-08 09:56 :::::: Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC opens 2009-11-08 09:20 :::::: G20 urges to push forward climate change financing but fails to reach agreement 2009-11-08 08:01 :::::: G20 hopes to develop stronger standards for financial system 2009-11-08 03:28 :::::: G20 agrees to maintain support for global recovery 2009-11-08 02:41 :::::: UN chief pushes for agreement at Copenhagen summit 2009-11-07 20:57 :::::: UN agency launches global action platform to end violence against women 2009-11-07 19:50 :::::: ASEAN Secretariat pledges convenience in dealing with climate change 2009-11-07 15:46 :::::: UNDP calls on L. America to improve alliances between state and market 2009-11-07 10:08 :::::: A/H1N1 influenza death toll rises over 6,000, says WHO 2009-11-07 07:44 :::::: UN Security Council urges new Afghan gov't to address challenges effectively 2009-11-07 06:31 :::::: UN chief to bring Goldstone report before Security Council 2009-11-07 05:52 :::::: UN not evacuating from Afghanistan despite dangers: Ban 2009-11-07 05:37 :::::: Further cooperation needed on climate change, economic growth: British Chancellor Darling 2009-11-07 05:24 :::::: Barcelona UN climate change talks ends with little progress on key issues 2009-11-07 05:14 :::::: G20 Finance Ministers and Bank Governors Meeting focuses on "exit strategy" 2009-11-07 00:07 :::::: News media urged to better protect children's rights 2009-11-06 21:43 :::::: Interview: UN official outlines three major challenges in protecting children's rights 2009-11-06 21:40 :::::: EU Health Commissioner concerns on fast spread of A/H1N1 flu 2009-11-06 18:15 :::::: IMF chief to visit Singapore, China 2009-11-06 13:32 :::::: IMF signs $2.9 bln borrowing agreement with Danish central bank 2009-11-06 06:36