United Nations

Gaia theorist says English dream of home in the countryside with big garden not sustainable

BNP spokesman Simon Darby tells BBC that party leader kept Britain out of Syria bloodbath

The World Water Day 2014 is observed on 22 March.

The world marks International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March every year.

International Women's Day 2014 being celebrated around the world.

The United Nations announces the theme for International Women's Day 2014 (IWD), which falls on 8 March.

North Korean statement dismisses recent UN report and warns United States to 'mind its own business'.

Ban Ki-moon seeks more troops to tackle violence unleashed by rebel Islamist group.

UN-sought sanctions against British gold dealer over alleged DRC blood gold opposed by Foreign Office.

UN warns of risk of genocide as the conflict between Muslim Séléka and Christian Anti-Bakala continues.

Nearly half a million South Sudanese flee conflict in world's newest state.

Leading scientists say United Nations must act now on threats to future of mankind.

A UN investigation reveals that Chadian citizens and peacekeepers colluded in the killings in CAR.

US and Russia fail to agree on role for Tehran in UN-brokered talks to end Syrian civil war.

United Nations report shows 28% increase in cases of brutality against Afghan females.

Fears of civil war loom as Dinka and Nuer tribes clash leaving scores dead amid claims of massacre.

The conflict in South Sudan is deepening while UN staff are being relocated to Uganda.

Bachelet's father was tortured by Augusto Pinochet's forces; she was imprisoned.

The memorial service saw Prime ministers and Presidents pay tribute to the global icon.

There is no one quite like Madiba, President Jacob Zuma tells Johannesburg's FNB Stadium

Kurdistan region of Hassakeh will receive food and aid via airbridge from Iraq.

Unprecedented attendance of world leaders posing huge challenge.

Nearly 100 heads of state and royals from all corners of world to attend Nelson Mandela's memorial at FNB football stadium.

An affectionate look at the anti-apartheid giant who also found time to brighten South Africa's sartorial scene

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95.

Father of modern South Africa inspired pop musicians all over the world during lifetime struggle against apartheid

UN high commissioner Navi Pillay accuses Damascus regime of authorising crimes against humanity.

With four students elected to parliament, the battle for free education in Chile enters new era, claims Pablo Navarette.

Damascus to participate in UN-sponsored peace talks but will refuse to surrender power, says official.