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UN gave the British actor a 'license to save' by making him the first global advocate for the elimination of mines and explosives.

Fate of application uncertain as Taiwan does not have diplomatic relations with China.

Boko Haram continues to commit 'horrendous acts against civilians' said head of the United Nations office in West Africa.

UN Security Council members discuss UN resolution to terminate sanctions on Iran if a nuclear deal is reached.

World Food Programme 'extremely concerned' over images of its Syria food aid seen marked with Isis flag.

Tahlil Abdi Shekar had orchestrated a number of devastating suicide operations.

Palestinian Authority official Saeb Erekat confirms Jordan to present vote on statehood resolution.

UN Secretary General asks Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to restore moratorium on capital punishment.

Wealthy nations shift climate change responsibility on to the poor but the tumbling oil market could force their hand.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned a deadly Taliban attack on a Pakistan school on Tuesday (December 16) as "an act of horror and rank cowardice to attack defenceless children while they learn.""No cause can justify such brutality. No grievance can excuse such horror," Ban said. "Getting an education is every child's right. Going to school should not have to be an act of bravery."At least 130 people, most of them children, were killed on Tuesday after Taliban gunmen broke into a school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar and opened fire, witnesses said, in the bloodiest massacre the country has seen for years.

Declaration of International Day of Yoga could help prevent contradictions while making laws, feel UN member states.

The Fifer served as prime minister from 2007 to 2010 after Tony Blair resigned as Labour leader.

Climate delegates have met in Peru to discuss a global pact on cutting emissions.

Germany has donated motorbikes to Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.

UN anti-narcotics chief fears a global trend following US states' legalization of marijuana.

Afghanistan's opium cultivation has expanded by 7% in 2014 from the preceding year.

Michael Brown's parents have urged the United Nations for the immediate arrest of officer Wilson.

UK government joins United Nations agencies in condemning Sudanese government for preventing UN investigation into mass rape allegations.

Israeli media report US may not oppose anti-Israel moves at UN anymore in response to settlement construction.

Syrian activists post footage online showing a child learning to operate a gun in combat.

Senior Obama official calls Israeli PM 'chickenshit' and only interested in protecting himself from political defeat.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is confident Britain is ready to handle any cases of the disease.

The child, dubbed the 'youngest Jihadist,' was killed in Syria alongside his father.

Damage to the coral reefs could impact the livelihood of 400 million people, and devastate wildlife

The resolution requires states to make it a serious crime for their nationals to join militant groups.

In the first review in four years, UN confirms that the ozone layer is "well on track" for recovery.

Over €97m will be spent on budget support to Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Eight of the nineteen people were beheaded for non-violent offences including sorcery and drug smuggling.

The HSE are investigating whether a man from Co Donegal died as a result of the virus.

Saudi Arabia is embroiled in a new controversy after donating £60m to the United Nations.