IMF chief warns of 'dark future' over climate change The world will be in deep trouble if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has warned. News • 24 Oct 17
Ban Ki-moon will not run for S Korean presidency Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, one of the world's most recognised South Koreans, has announced he will not stand for the presidency of his … News • 01 Feb 17
UN warns of unprecedented 'catastrophe' in Aleppo UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned of an unprecedented "humanitarian catastrophe" in Syria's Aleppo and urged Russia and the US to quickly reach a … News • 17 Aug 16
Australia rejects former PM's bid for top UN job Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has withdrawn his candidacy to be the next UN Secretary-General after current Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared him unfit … News • 29 Jul 16
UN chief criticises Israel over settlement plans UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has criticised Israel's new plans for Jewish settlements in the West Bank and spoke of growing Palestinian frustration after 50 years … News • 26 Jan 16
Clock is ticking toward climate catastrophe - Ban UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned that the "clock is ticking toward climate catastrophe" and urged governments to agree a strong deal to limit global … World • 07 Dec 15
Ban urges EU leaders to address migrant crisis UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged European leaders to address the migrant crisis in a "more comprehensive and collective way". News • 26 May 15
In Pictures: Ban Ki-moon visits Ireland UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is visiting Ireland to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the international organisation Galleries • 26 May 15
Ban Ki-moon praises 'historic' referendum result The Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has praised the result of Friday’s referendum on same-sex marriage. News • 24 May 15
UN chief says referendum result 'truly historic' United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has said Ireland has sent a message to the world with its overwhelming support for gay marriage. News • 24 May 15
Ban accepts Palestinian ICC membership UN chief Ban Ki-moon has accepted the request by Palestine to join the International Criminal Court, a move that would open the way for war … News • 07 Jan 15
UN chief says Ebola can be contained by mid-2015 United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has said the Ebola outbreak could be ended “by the middle of next year” if the world sped up … News • 22 Nov 14
UN Secretary General to set up Gaza inquiry UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appointed a five-member panel to investigate Israeli attacks on UN shelters during the Gaza war and the discovery of … News • 11 Nov 14
2,700 climate change events take place worldwide More than 2,700 climate events in 158 countries have taken place around the world today, including rallies in New Delhi, Jakarta, London, Melbourne and Rio … News • 21 Sep 14
88 killed since start of Israeli offensive in Gaza At least 88 Palestinians have been killed and 339 injured in Gaza since Israel began its offensive on Tuesday to halt cross-border rocket fire from … News • 10 Jul 14
UN chief demands Security Council action on Syria UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has demanded that the Security Council take action in Syria on violations of international law. News • 24 Apr 14
New effort to resolve Ukrainian crisis US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Paris tomorrow evening for talks on the Ukraine crisis. News • 29 Mar 14
Russia seeks to soothe Olympic security jitters In the first address by a United Nations secretary general to an International Olympic Committee session, Ban Ki-moon condemned discrimination and attacks on people based … News • 06 Feb 14
Syrian weapons claims a 'grave concern' - Obama US President Barack Obama has called the apparent gassing of hundreds of Syrian civilians a "big event of grave concern", but he stressed he was … News • 24 Aug 13
UN concerned over North Korea missile tests UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has voiced concern over North Korea's launch of short-range missiles. News • 19 May 13
Ban: End Syria conflict 'in name of humanity' UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed today for an end to the violence in Syria and urged more aid to address a situation he said was … News • 30 Jan 13
200 nations attending climate talks in Doha Nearly 200 nations are attending climate talks in Doha, where delegates are trying to negotiate a new global deal on reducing greenhouse gas emissions which … World • 05 Dec 12
Death toll rises as Israel-Gaza violence escalates Two rockets fired from Gaza targeted Tel Aviv today in the first attack on Israel's commercial capital in 20 years. News • 16 Nov 12
UN chief warns Iran over 'incendiary' rhetoric UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of the dangers of incendiary rhetoric. News • 24 Sep 12
Iraq closes Syria border post Iraq has closed its main border post with Syria and sent troops to the frontier after Syrian rebels took control of the Abu Kamal crossing, … News • 19 Jul 12
