International Day of Cooperatives sets stage for long-standing production and consumption

New York, July 8 (IBNS): Each year on the first Saturday in July, the international community celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives – successful businesses based on ethical values and principles. This year, the Day focuses on the theme “Sustainable consumption and production of goods and services.”

Ban appoints veteran British political adviser to head UN mission in Somalia

New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Michael Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

UN Police play crucial role for success of peacekeeping missions : UN Officials

New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS) : Though generally far less numerous than the military component in United Nations peacekeeping operations, UN Police play a vital role in protecting civilians and training local forces, facing multiple challenges and dangers in fulfilling their mission, the Security Council heard on Friday.

Joint UN body to probe chemical weapons in Syria is now ‘fully operational’

New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS) : A joint body between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to investigate the use of chemical weapons in Syria is fully operational from Friday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has informed the Security Council.