Politics

On International Day of Families, Ban spotlights need for gender equality, children's rights

15 May 2015 – It is time to change social norms that support male control over women and reinforce discrimination against vulnerable family members, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on International Day of Families.

Amid ‘extremely tense situation’ in Burundi, UN rights chief warns against reprisals in wake of failed coup

15 May 2015 – The United Nations human rights chief has voiced concern over the developments in Burundi over the past two days following a reportedly failed coup d’état in the country’s capital and urged all armed forces and non-state actors to refrain from actions that may endanger civilians.

U.S., China set for high-stakes rivalry in skies above South China Sea

HONG KONG
Fri May 15, 2015 6:03am EDT
When the U.S. navy sent a littoral combat ship on its first patrol of the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea during the past week, it was watching the skies as well.

More than 105,000 have fled Burundi, U.N. refugee agency says

GENEVA
Fri May 15, 2015 5:51am EDT
More than 105,000 people have fled Burundi to Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, following an attempted coup and protests, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday.

U.N. seeks speedier inspections on Yemen-bound goods to import fuel

GENEVA
Fri May 15, 2015 5:36am EDT
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Yemen urged a Saudi-led coalition to ease its inspection regime to allow vital commercial and humanitarian goods into the country.

Obama vows to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid concern over Iran threat

CAMP DAVID, MD.
Fri May 15, 2015 3:06am EDT

China, India pledge to cool border dispute

BEIJING
Fri May 15, 2015 2:48am EDT
China and India proposed measures on Friday to resolve a long-festering border dispute, as Beijing sought to clear obstacles to a relationship that it said could change the international political order.

U.S.-Cuba to resume talks next week: State Department official

U.S. and Cuban negotiators will meet next week for further talks on restoring diplomatic ties, a State Department official said on Thursday.

The official told Reuters there is not a confirmed date for the talks, which are expected to be held in Washington.

U.S. Kerry to take tough approach in China over South China Sea

WASHINGTON
Thu May 14, 2015 3:37am EDT

Nepal’s emergency preparedness saved lives in earthquake aftermath – UN health agency

13 May 2015 – The emergency preparedness efforts implemented by the Government of Nepal over the past 15 years have ensured that key elements of the health sector remained ready and able to function during the recent earthquake that devastated large swathes of the mountainous country, the United