UN concerned by Burundi revenge attacks
The United Nations expressed concern about possible revenge attacks in Burundi following a failed coup attempt.
EU firms up plans to tackle smugglers as more boat migrants rescued
The European Union firmed up plans to crack down on people smugglers in the Mediterranean as Italy said another 2,000 migrants were rescued at sea.
Russia expects UN peace talks on Yemen to re-start quickly
Russia's UN envoy said he expected UN-brokered peace talks on Yemen to re-start quickly and warned that sending ground forces to Yemen would be a reckless escalation.
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Med migrant crisis
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting next week to discuss ways to address the crisis sparked by a relentless wave of thousands of Mediterranean boat migrants.
UN Security Council fails to back Russian appeal on Yemen
The UN Security Council was unable to agree on a Russian-drafted statement demanding an immediate ceasefire or at least humanitarian pauses in the fighting in Yemen.
UN chief calls for halt to fighting in Mali
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate halt to fighting in Mali, where government forces are battling Tuareg rebels.
UN peacekeepers must protect cultural sites: UNESCO chief
UN culture chief Irina Bokova urged the Security Council to task peacekeepers with protecting cultural sites and to help prosecute those who destroy historical treasures.
UN preparing 'massive' aid operation in quake-hit Nepal
The UN food agency said Monday it was preparing a large-scale aid operation to earthquake-ravaged Nepal, with a first plane set to arrive.
EU leaders seek UN clearance for operation against migrant smugglers
Britain and France agreed to seek UN approval for an EU military operation against people smugglers, in a bid to curb the soaring number of migrants dying.
UN Security Council deplores Mediterranean boat tragedy
The UN Security Council deplored the latest Mediterranean boat tragedy that left 800 dead.
UN appeals for safe havens after Mediterranean tragedy
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed to world governments to share the burden of taking in refugees after more than 700 migrants were feared dead.
UN threatens Libya sanctions, urges negotiations
The UN Security Council pressed Libya's warring factions to urgently form a unity government and threatened sanctions against those behind spiraling violence.
UN chief calls for new push to settle Western Sahara
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for a new push to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara and stressed that cooperation to address human rights could help find a settlement.
UN Security Council demands aid access to Yarmuk camp in Syria
The UN Security Council demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmuk camp.
UN Security Council to discuss pause in air strikes on Yemen
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday to discuss a Russian proposal for humanitarian pauses in the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Baghdad for talks
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on Monday for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials.
UN Security Council holds Libya arms embargo in place
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in Libya but without lifting the arms embargo.
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.
Kazakhstan to eliminate discrimation against disabled persons
Kazakhstan is on its way to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as part of the move to eliminate discrimination against the disabled.
UN chief condemns 'deplorable' Tunis attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned what he called the "deplorable" attack on Tunisia's national museum that left at least 17 tourists dead.