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In Response to Pakistan Flood Disaster, Secretary-General Dispatches Special Envoy to Assess Situation, Help Mobilize Support for Immediate Needs, Early Recovery

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• 4 de agosto de 2010
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  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: In response to the tragic flood disaster in Pakistan, the Secretary-General has asked his Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan, Jean-Maurice Ripert, to travel to the country as soon as possible.  Mr. Ripert will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow.  He will […]

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In Remarks at Waseda University, Secretary-General Urges Young Japanese to Become ‘Leaders for Disarmament’, Keep Memory of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Alive

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• 4 de agosto de 2010
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a dialogue with Waseda University students, in Tokyo, 4 August: Minasan, konnichi wa!  O-genki desu ka? Thank you for that kind introduction, and thank you all for coming today — particularly during your summer break. It is a special pleasure to speak at Waseda University, which […]

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Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Referendum in Zanzibar

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• 4 de agosto de 2010
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  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General congratulates the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, particularly of Zanzibar, for the peaceful holding of their recent referendum in Zanzibar.  He also welcomes the inter-party agreement between the two main political parties, Chama Cha Mapinduzi and […]

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Press Conference by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping

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• 4 de agosto de 2010
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  The Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) began urgent tripartite talks today in south Lebanon with senior Lebanese and Israeli army representatives to address Tuesday?s border skirmish that killed at least four people, Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, said today at a Headquarters news conference. ?It?s very […]

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Secretary-General Highlights ‘Significant Gains’ Made by Asia and Pacific Region towards Achieving Anti-Poverty Goals, in Message to Jakarta Meeting

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
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  Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, to the Special Ministerial Meeting for the Millennium Development Goal Review in Asia and the Pacific, held in Jakarta, 3-4 August: It is a pleasure to send greetings to all the participants in this Special Ministerial Meeting. […]

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Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for August

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
• 4 min. de leitura

  The status of Kosovo, turbulence in the Middle East, piracy off the coast of Somalia and peacekeeping were among the major areas to be considered by the Security Council during the Russian Federation?s presidency in August, Vitaly Churkin, that country?s Permanent Representative, said at a Headquarters press conference today. Mr. Churkin said the Council, […]

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Press Conference on Security Council Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
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  Presenting the results of a review of all cases on the Consolidated List established and maintained by the Security Council Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee, Thomas Mayr-Harting, Committee Chair, said that of a total 488 entries, 45 had been removed and another 66 were pending a final decision at the request of Member States. The Committee — […]

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Issuance of World Court Opinion on Kosovo Should Open New Phase, ?Allow Belgrade and Pristina to Engage in a Constructive Dialogue?, Security Council Told

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
• 37 min. de leitura

  UN Mission Head Says Judgement Confirms Applicability of Resolution 1244; Serbia Says Country Will Never Recognize Unilateral Declaration of Independence The Secretary-General?s Special Representative for Kosovo told the Security Council this afternoon that the issuance of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the declaration of independence of that territory could […]

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Following Exchange of Fire between Lebanese Armed Forces, Israeli Defense Forces in Southern Lebanon, Secretary-General Urges Maximum Restraint

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
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  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned at the exchange of fire between the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces across the Blue Line in southern Lebanon this afternoon.  He regrets the tragic loss of life and notes that this is the […]

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Jackie Chan Invites You to be Citizen Ambassador to United Nations; Three Weeks Left to Enter Video Contest on UN YouTube Channel

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• 3 de agosto de 2010
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  Submissions to the “Citizen Ambassadors” video contest on the United Nations Channel on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/unitednations) will end in three weeks, on 23 August. A final call for entries for the 2010 contest, featuring UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Goodwill Ambassador and world-famous actor Jackie Chan, has been posted on the United Nations Channel on YouTube, […]