UN Chief Calls for Better Security for Golan Peacekeepers
Ban Ki-moon calls for better protection for UN peacekeepers to counter the growing threat of spillover violence from the Syria conflict.
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UN Chief Regrets Austria's Decision to Withdraw from Golan
Ban Ki-moon says he regrets Austria’s decision to withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
Russia, UN Call for Urgent Conference on Syria
UN Secretary-General and Russia agree that a peace conference on Syria should be held "as soon as possible".
Ban Ki-Moon 'Gravely Concerned by IAF Strikes'
UN Secretary General "urges respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in the region."
Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity to Restart Peace Talks
U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.
‘No Deal’ With Syria on UN Probe of Chemical Weapons Sites
Talks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.
U.S. Warns North Korea Against ‘Provocative’ Actions
The United States appears to be running out of patience with North Korea, and Tuesday issued a warning to Pyongyang.
North Korea Crisis Could Spiral Out of Control: Ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns Korean peninsula crisis could spiral out of control, after North Korea announced it would restart nuclear reactor
UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.
UN Ambassador: Condemn the Rocket Fire on Ashkelon
Israel's ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council following a rocket attack on Ashkelon.
UN Urges Israel to Reach Solution for Hunger Strikers
United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.
UN Chief Concerned Over Alleged Israeli Airstrike
UN chief Ban Ki-moon expresses "grave concern" over an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls all parties to “prevent tensions.”
Rebels Appear to be Closing in on Syria's Assad
Syrian opposition forces captured a military air field, as well as the army's 22nd Brigade air defense base, both just outside Damascus.
Syria Violating Golan Ceasefire Agreement, Says UN Leader
UN Secretary-General says that Syria is violating the agreement that separated Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan.
Israeli Construction a Blow to Peace, Says UN Chief
UN Secretary General warns that Israel’s plan to build new Jewish homes is an "almost fatal blow" to any prospects for peace.
Ban Ki-moon: 'Peace Process' is 'on Life Support'
UN leader calls on Israel, PA "to breathe new life" into process ahead of vote on PA bid for recognition.
WESTERN FRONT: Abbas and the Noose Around Israel's Neck
Ban Calls for New Efforts to Achieve Two-State Solution
UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now
As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.
UN Chief Calls for 'Immediate' Halt to Rocket Attacks
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate halt to the missile attacks fired by Gaza terrorists at Israel.
Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't
Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.
Report: Cabinet Meets on Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal
Israel's Cabinet convened late Monday night to discuss a ceasefire proposal advanced by Egypt, according to a radio news broadcast.
UN Sec'y to Meet with Egypt, Netanyahu, Abbas
UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon is set to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Hamas: Ceasefire Talks have Failed
An Israeli representative is reportedly in Cairo for talks with the terror group. Ban Ki Moon to visit Tuesday.
Int'l Pressure for Truce
Netanyahu: IDF Prepared to Enter Gaza
Netanyahu says the IDF is prepared to enter Gaza. "The soldiers are ready.” Ban Ki-Moon to press Israel for truce.
UN Chief to Visit Israel in Wake of Gaza Operation
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel next week in an attempt to bring an end to Israel’s military operation in Gaza.
Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel
ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.
Syria Rejects UN Report, Claims Sanctions Hurting Children
The Syrian government attacks the UN, claiming economic sanctions, not government forces, are causing true harm to children.
UN Chief Blasts Hizbullah in New Report
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Hizbullah threatens Lebanon, cites the drone it sent into Israel as an example.
UN Chief Wags Finger at Ahmadinejad on ‘Inflammatory Rhetoric’
Ban Ki-moon warned Ahmadinejad of the”potentially harmful consequences of inflammatory rhetoric” three days before he speaks to the UN.
Iran Can Help Solve Middle East Problems, Says UN
Iran, which has balked at UN demands for inspecting its nuclear sites, can help solve the problems in the Middle East, Ban Ki-moon said.
Ban Repeats Call to Iran to Stop Threatening Israel
UN Secretary-General's repeated call to Iran’s leaders to stop threatening Israel was ignored.
Iran Overplays Its Hand
Instead Of Savoring Diplomatic Triumph, Iran Invites Pushback
The attendance of 120 countries in Tehran is a sorry spectacle reminiscent of the1936 Berlin Olympics, but without Nazi guile.
Iran's Supreme Leader Claims No Interest in Nuke Weapons
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini claims the country has no interest in producing nuclear weapons.
Iran Ramps Up Its Genocidal Rhetoric
Ban to Iran's Leaders: Stop Threatening Israel
UN Secretary-General tells Iran’s leaders their statements on Israel are "unacceptable and should be condemned by all."
UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon Arrives in Tehran
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Tehran Wednesday to attend the “heads of state summit” at the Non-Aligned Movement Conference in Tehran.
Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.
UN Secy-Gen Rebukes Iran Over Israel Remarks
UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has rebuked Iran over its leadership's anti-Israel threats to annihilate the State of Israel.
Netanyahu to Ban: Don't Go to Iran
Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, tells him his anticipated trip to Tehran is a major mistake.
AJC Urges UN Secretary General to Skip Iran Summit
American Jewish Committee is asking UN Secretary General to reconsider visiting Iran for the Non-Aligned Movement summit.
‘Sinai Abandoned to Terror’
Former Israeli foreign minister meets UN Chief, warns that Sinai terror ‘isn’t just Israel’s problem.’
UN Chief: Aleppo Brutality May be Crimes Against Humanity
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The reported brutality in Aleppo may amount to crimes against humanity.
Syrian Army Attacks UN Mission Chief's Convoy
The convoy of Lt.-Gen. Babacar Gaye, head of the UN observer mission in Syria, was attacked by government forces over the weekend.
Ban Demands Syria State it Won't Use Chemical Weapons
UN Secretary-General Ban says he is “deeply” concerned about reports of the possible use of chemical weapons by Syria.
Report: Assad Disappears from Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have disappeared from Damascus after his top security staff was killed in a suicide bombing.
UN's Lukewarm Response to Terror Against Israel
UN head Ban Ki-moon condemned the attack on Israelis in Bulgaria but didn't call it terror; the Human Rights Council was silent altogether.
Ban Calls to Reduce Number of Syria Observers
Ban Ki-moon calls to reduce the number of unarmed military observers in Syria, put more stress on political efforts to end the conflict.
Ban: Syria Massacres could Ignite Civil War
“We are not there to play the role of passive observer to unspeakable atrocities," UN head says of presence in Syria.
UN's Ban Urges Israel to Charge or Release Hunger Strikers
UN Secretary-General urges Israel to either charge or release Palestinian Authority Arab detainees “without delay.”
UN Observers Under Pressure as Syria Bleeds
The tiny UN observer force in Syria is under mounting pressure to enforce a UN-brokered ceasefire despite numbering only 30
UN Demands Syrian Government Stop Violence
UN Secretary-General demands that the Syrian government comply with its commitment to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from cities.
Ban Condemns Attack in Toulouse
UN Security General Ban Ki-moon condemns “in the strongest possible terms” the killing of four people outside a Jewish school in Toulouse.
Prosor Slams Security Council Over Silence on Rockets
Israel's ambassador to the UN sends a letter to the Security Council: Millions of citizens are paralyzed – and there is no response.
Prosor's Short but Clear Message:10 Days, 10 Rockets, 0 Action
Israeli ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor sends a short but clear message to the UN over its silence on the rocket attacks from Gaza.
Ban Ki-Moon Slams Security Council on Syria
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sharply criticized the Security Council for failing to demand Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step down.
Ban Tells Assad He Has No License to Kill
UN chief: The violence in Syria is appalling. The Security Council's disagreement over a resolution is not a license to escalate attacks.
Ban: Russia, China Veto 'Undermines' the United Nations
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon slams Russia and China’s veto of a Security Council resolution on Syria.
Ban Ki-Moon: All Hail the Arab Spring
UN Sec.-Gen. in Israel, says turmoil is "inevitable evolution of history" and should be welcomed.
Ban Tells Assad to Stop Killing
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demands that Syrian President Bashar Assad stop killing his own people.