Iran expanding nuclear activities: IAEA
Iran is making significant progress in expanding its nuclear programme, including in opening up a potential second route to developing the bomb.
Kazakhstan citizen suspected of weapons deals for North Korea to sue Associated Press
Kazakhstan citizen suspected of illegally transporting weapons to North Korea will sue Associate Press for publishing unconfirmed information.
N. Korea fires fifth missile in three days
North Korea fired another short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Monday, the latest in a series of missile drills that have been condemned by South Korea and UN chief Ban Ki-moon.
S. Korea says ready for more North missile tests
South Korea on Monday predicted further missile tests by North Korea which fired four short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan at the weekend, drawing criticism from Seoul and UN chief Ban Ki-moon.
Kazakhstan citizen's implication in weapons sales unverified: Foreign Ministry
Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry called the information about Kazakhstan citizen's implication in deals in weapons for North Korea unverified.
UN assembly slams Assad 'escalation' in Syria war
The UN General Assembly condemned President Bashar al-Assad's "escalation" of the Syrian war on Wednesday as rebels battled to free inmates from a prison in the key city of Aleppo.
IAEA, Iran talks fail again as US hikes pressure
Nuclear talks between Iran and the UN atomic agency failed yet again Wednesday, as the top US diplomat in separate six-party negotiations warned Washington's patience was wearing thin.
Kazakhstan citizen accused of selling weapons to North Korea pleads not guilty
Former head of Kazakhstan private airline East Wing Aleksandr Zykov suspected by UN expert of implication in deals in weapons for North Korea pleads not guilty.
Iran in parallel nuclear talks in Vienna, Istanbul
Two sets of talks on Wednesday aimed at easing tensions over Iran's nuclear programme are not expected to produce any major breakthrough ahead of next month's elections in the Islamic republic.
US to boycott UN disarmament body over Iran role
The United States will boycott meetings of the UN Conference on Disarmament when Iran takes over the body this month.
Syrian rebels used sarin gas: UN human rights investigator
Syrian rebels have made use of the deadly nerve agent sarin in their war-torn country's conflict.
Israel warplanes strike near Syria capital
Israeli raids early Sunday hit three military sites outside Damascus, the second such reported attack in 48 hours, prompting Syria's government to warn that the regional situation was now "more dangerous."
UN chief urges restraint after Israeli air strikes in Syria
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed Sunday for restraint to avoid an escalation in Syria's civil war, expressing "grave concern" over Israeli air raids.
Arab League rejects Ban call to end Syria arms supplies
UN leader Ban Ki-moon appealed Monday for an end to outside arms supplies to rival sides in the Syrian war but the Arab League chief said that would not be possible.
IAEA top official in Iran talks stands down
IAEA deputy director Rafael Grossi, one of the top officials in negotiations over Iran's nuclear drive, has announced his resignation.
Experts probe human-to-human spread of China bird flu
Experts from the UN's health agency are examining whether the H7N9 bird flu virus is spreading among humans, after a cluster of cases among relatives.
Organised crime worth $90 bn a year in East Asia
Organised crime groups dealing in fake goods, drugs, human trafficking and illicit wildlife trade earn nearly $90 billion annually in East Asia and the Pacific.
UN agencies in appeal to save Syrians from catastrophe
Leaders of five UN agencies on Monday appealed to the international community to stop the "cruelty and carnage" in Syria, warning they may soon be forced to suspend humanitarian aid to the war-torn country.
Cambodia, Thailand take temple dispute to top UN court
Thailand and Cambodia are to face off at the UN's highest court Monday in a dispute over land surrounding a flashpoint temple that has seen deadly clashes along their joint border.
UN refugee chief meets some of thousands who fled C.Africa
The UN high commissioner for refugees, Antonio Guterres, met some of the thousands of C. Africans who have fled to the DRC after rebels seized power in their home country.