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How is the UN secretary-general chosen?
How is the UN secretary-general chosen?
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UN Security Council asks for UN police options for Burundi
The United States had been concerned about linking the United Nations efforts to broker peace in Burundi.
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Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for gender equality in film industry
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has called on the film industry to make a greater contribution to gender equality.
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UN summit to tackle multiple crises
On the sidelines, US officials plan to lobby allies for assistance to help defeat Islamic State.
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DiCaprio named UN Messenger of Peace
Leonardo DiCaprio has been named a UN Messenger of Peace to raise awareness about climate change.
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Boko Haram blamed for 18 civilian attacks
The UN special envoy for West Africa said insecurity in Nigeria had left the country at a crossroads.
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UN blacklists Boko Haram leader
The militant group was described in the UN listing as an affiliate of al-Qaeda.
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Effectiveness of UN Syrian aid questioned
More than nine million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance.
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Annan: Africa should reduce inequality
The former UN secretary says African governments should work harder to reduce inequality.
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UN urges Kiir to help end violence
More than 1 million people have fled their homes since fighting erupted in December.
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UN considering S.Sudan sanctions
The sanctions are aimed at forcing an end to violence in the country.
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Iran asks UN to act on US ban
The US refused to grant a visa to Hamid Abutalebi due to his connection to the Tehran hostage crisis.
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Thousands flee gun battle in CAR
The mainly Muslim Seleka rebel coalition seized power in the country a year ago.
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Ukraine threatens military action
The acting president warned of military action after pro-Russian separatists ignored an ultimatum to leave.
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UN aims to evacuate Muslims from CAR
The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR.
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S Sudan humanitarian crisis may worsen
The UN states more than 1 million people have been displaced since 15 December.
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Abbas signs global pact to press Israel
Palestinians hope the pact will give them a stronger basis to appeal to the International Criminal Court.
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Venezuela: Elias Jaua meets Ban Ki-moon
Venezuela’s foreign minister will meet the UN’s Ban Ki-moon amid calls to ease the nation's worst unrest.
