Colombia's FARC completes disarmament - UN Colombia's FARC rebels have formally completed a disarmament process to end half a century of war against the state, the United Nations said. World • 29 Jun 17
Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak The World Health Organisation and the UN childrens' agency UNICEF have said that Yemen is now facing the worst cholera outbreak in the world with … News • 25 Jun 17
Global population to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 - UN The world's current population of 7.6 billion will balloon to 9.8 billion in 2050, according to a new report by the United Nations. World • 22 Jun 17
Issue of Irish vote on Saudi Arabia raised at Cabinet Independent Alliance ministers Shane Ross and Finian McGrath raised Ireland's voting record on Saudi Arabia's membership of the UN Commission on the Status of Women … Politics • 09 May 17
North Korea agrees to first ever UN rights expert visit North Korea has agreed to host a UN rights expert for the first time, granting access next week to the special rapporteur on the rights … World • 27 Apr 17
Massive funds needed to avert Yemen famine - UN The United Nations needs massive funds to avert famine in Yemen and warring parties there must ensure humanitarian aid can be delivered, UN Secretary-General Antonio … World • 25 Apr 17
Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syrian investigation Russia has vetoed a UN draft resolution demanding the Syrian government cooperate with an investigation of a suspected chemical attack that the West blames on … World • 12 Apr 17
20 million people facing famine, warns UN UN humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien told the UN Security Council the world was facing the "largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations" … World • 11 Mar 17
UN accuses Turkey of rights violations against Kurds The United Nations has accused Turkish security forces of committing serious human rights violations during operations against Kurdish militants in the southeast of the country … World • 10 Mar 17
UN envoy: New round of Syria talks set for 23 March Syria's government and opposition groups are invited to resume peace talks in Geneva on 23 March, the UN envoy has said, as the United States … World • 08 Mar 17
UN Women committee urges Ireland to act on issues The UN has urged the Government to conduct prompt independent and thorough investigations into Magdalene laundries, mother and baby homes and the use of symphysiotomy. News • 06 Mar 17
Robinson: Leaving presidency early 'a mistake' Former Irish president Mary Robinson has said her decision to move to the United Nations before her term as president ended was "a mistake". News • 10 Feb 17
IMF concerned over Afghanistan refugee influx The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern over Afghanistan's ability to cope with the massive number of refugees returning home to the war-torn country, an … News • 28 Jan 17
Nearly one million living under siege in Syria The UN Security Council has been told there are nearly one million people living under siege in Syria, a revision of earlier figures. News • 22 Nov 16
UN chief says ending Syria war 'biggest challenge' The newly-appointed Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has said it breaks his heart to see the suffering of the Syrian people. News • 14 Oct 16
17 people killed in Aleppo car bomb attack At least 17 people, most of them rebels, were killed in a car bomb blast at an opposition checkpoint in the northern Syrian province of … News • 13 Oct 16
UN Security Council to meet on Syria - diplomats The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow on Syria after a UN envoy warned that eastern Aleppo may be totally destroyed in … News • 06 Oct 16
Former Portuguese PM poised to head UN Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres is poised to be the next United Nations Secretary-General. News • 05 Oct 16
The Displaced Syrian Series2 EP4 “Nobody will forget their home, nobody. And, for me, every second, I feel the smell of my house; I feel the smell of my room; … Voices • 31 Oct 16
US holds Russia responsible for aid convoy attack The United States holds Russia responsible for the air strike on an aid convoy in Syria which was an "enormous humanitarian tragedy," White House deputy … News • 20 Sep 16
UN refugee summit opens with $100m China pledge World leaders have gathered at the United Nations in New York to discuss issues affecting refugees and migrants. News • 19 Sep 16
President of Philippines threatens UN withdrawal President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations, as he launched another profanity-laced tirade against the organisation for criticising his … News • 21 Aug 16
UN welcomes Russian support on Aleppo truce Russia has said it would support a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo, a move the UN Syria envoy said would allow aid to reach besieged areas … News • 19 Aug 16
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
UN probe chlorine gas attack report in Aleppo The United Nations has said reports of a gas, believed to be chlorine, being dropped on the Syrian city of Aleppo are being investigated. News • 12 Aug 16
