Somini Sengupta
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 07:05
A coalition of political figures from around the world, including Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general, and several former European and Latin American presidents, is urging governments to decriminalize a variety of illegal drugs and set up regulated drug markets within their own countries.
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 06:58
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that “all available evidence” suggested that Israeli artillery had hit a United Nations school in Gaza full of civilians who thought they were in a safe zone.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 08:04
Shortly after midday in this village nestled in clouds, the progenitors of the long, dirty war across Central Africa came out of the jungle and laid down their guns.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:46
Though an American military strike was called off when Syria agreed to give up its chemical weapons, Mr. Fabius said there were “indications” that Syria had since waged 14 chemical attacks.
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 06:20
UNITED NATIONS — When the Security Council passed a legally binding resolution two months ago to provide relief to Syrians trapped behind front lines, Western delegates pledged “further steps” if the warring parties blocked aid deliveries by United Nations agencies. They specifically warned the Syrian government about its use of barrel bombs, the improvised mix of shrapnel and explosives that aircraft crews have dropped on civilian areas to devastating effect.
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 06:04
“Had we had the resources it would have been different,” Mr. Medrano said. “It’s not expensive. No one should be dying from cholera”
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 08:16
The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, arrived in the Central African Republic on Saturday in an effort to drum up world support for an effort to stanch the widening sectarian conflict there.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 08:24
“It is in its interest to show that Iran is not getting a free pass,” he said, adding that the United States cannot be seen as letting up pressure on sanctions, human rights or visas before it secures a deal.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 07:45
The world is watching: That has been the resounding message of world powers in the face of deadly sectarian strife in the Central African Republic.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:45
It also calls on the United Nations secretary general to submit progress reports, and while it does not threaten sanctions, it promises to take “further steps” against those who do not comply.