Geopolitics

At General Assembly, Mozambique calls for reformed UN, greater aid from wealthy States

New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): Only a reformed United Nations and a greater commitment from wealthier countries to help the developing world can confront “the overwhelming challenges of our times,” Mozambique told the General Assembly on the last day of its 72nd annual general debate on Monday. more

‘We all share a responsibility’ to combat terrorism, President of Senegal tells world leaders

New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Senegal expressed his desire for a peaceful and secure African continent – one that doe ...

At General Assembly, Iran’s leader denounces those seeking to rip apart nuclear pact

New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking at the same United Nations podium from which the United States yesterday denounced the accord curbing Iran’s ...

General Assembly confirms appointment of Achim Steiner as new UN development chief

New York, Apr 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly today confirmed the appointment of Germany’s Achim Steiner as the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

In General Assembly, Denmark calls for greater UN efficiency and transparency

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): Confronting the daunting challenges that face the world, the United Nations must improve its performance to transform its ambitious agendas on sustainabl ...

General Assembly: Egypt calls for proactive UN strategy against extremism

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Denouncing Islamic extremists for negating a religion that stands for tolerance, justice and mercy, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi took to the podium of the ...

General Assembly: Mali leader lauds UN for helping to restore peace to war-torn north

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali took to the podium of the General Assembly on Monday to voice his â€œprofound gratitudeâ€ to the United Nations for ...

General Assembly elects former Danish Minister as President of 70th session

New York, Jun 16 (JEN): The United Nations General Assembly has elected by acclamation Mogens Lykketoft of Denmark as President of its upcoming 70th session.

With eyes fixed on 2015, General Assembly takes up annual report on UN’s work

New York, Oct 8 (JEN) The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday discussed Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moonâ€™s report on the work of the Organization, which covers a range of issues ...

At General Assembly, European leaders pledge support for UN efforts to resolve crises

New York, Sept 25 (JEN) European leaders took the podium on Wednesday on the first day of this yearâ€™s annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly to pledge their commitment to ...