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Ban welcomes joint China-US pledge to sign Paris climate accord in April

UN calls for political will to overcome inequality hindering sustainable development for all

One in 10 Syrian refugees will need resettling, UN agency warns ahead of conference

At Security Council, UN Women chief urges greater input, visibility of women in peacebuilding

Pakistan: Ban strongly condemns Sunday suicide bombing in Lahore

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

UN Commission on the Status of Women ends with agreement on foundations to accelerate action

International Women's Day celebration at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in Juba, South Sudan. 8 March 2016.

Syrian talks end with 'no drama;' early April target date set for resumption – UN envoy

On slavery remembrance day, UN chief shines a light on African diaspora's legacy

Shackles used to bind slaves. UN Photo/Mark Garten

Early and accurate diagnosis of TB and lung cancer vital: No excuse for misdiagnosis!

Photograph of Dr Natthaya Triphuridet, Thailand’s Pulmonologist is online at: http://bit.ly/1VMr03x

Ethiopia: UN and partners launch 90-day campaign to boost drought-relief funding