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Annan calls for global support to use sport as a tool for development and peace
Welcoming a report on the achievements of the International Year of Sport and Physical Education, which took place last year, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on all Governments and organizations of the UN to fully support programmes that use sport as "a tool for development and peace."
Sudan bans UN emergency relief chief's plane; Mission protests to Government
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) today protested against the Government's refusal to let UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland's plane land yesterday in the country, which is suffering serious humanitarian problems in its conflict-torn western Darfur region as well in the recently pacified South.
High-level commission of WHO calls for action to ensure developing country access to existing and new medicines and vaccines
An independent Commission on Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Public Health presents its report to the World Health Organization. The report recommends key actions needed to ensure that poor people in developing countries have access to existing and new products to diagnose, treat and prevent the diseases which affect them most.
Storm Front Tears through 8 States, Red Cross Responds
Severe weather including thunderstorms, hail, high winds and tornadoes cut a swath of destruction across several states in the south and central U.S. last night, continuing into today. News reports indicate that as many as 23 deaths may be attributed to the violent storms that passed through at least eight states, destroying homes, damaging buildings and knocking out utilities.
Panel determined to streamline UN system meets for the first time at Headquarters
Nerve cells that normally are not light sensitive in the retinas of blind mice can respond to light when a green algae protein called channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2) is inserted into the cell membranes, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study published in the April 6, 2006 issue of the journal Neuron.
Hope on the horizon for Democratic Republic of Congo
With nearly 80 percent of its population trapped in extreme poverty and more than 70 percent undernourished, the Democratic Republic of Congo faces enormous challenges. Agriculture, which supports two-thirds of the population, will play a key role in the country's future economic growth and poverty reduction efforts, according to FAO.
Annan welcomes Spanish police contribution for Haiti, assistance in DR Congo
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who is on an official visit to Spain, welcomed a decision by Madrid today to commit Spanish police officers to the UN operation in Haiti as well as its support for a Rapid Reaction Force that will back up the UN's mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the impoverished African country heads toward expected elections in June.
World Health Day 2006
Health workforce crisis is having a deadly impact on many countries" ability to fight disease and improve health, new WHO report warns.
Top level push to tackle priorities in sexual and reproductive health
Leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, are coordinating action to reverse the global trend of deteriorating levels of sexual and reproductive health and reduce the adverse impact on mothers, babies and young people.
Syria agrees to help enforce arms embargo on its border with Lebanon
Syria agreed today to increase the number of guards on its border with Lebanon and "take all necessary measures" to curb the flow of arms to Hizbollah as stipulated in the United Nations resolution that ended the recent hostilities with Israel.
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Sri Lanka: ICRC extremely concerned about the human cost of conflict
The ICRC's delegate-general for the Asia-Pacific region, Reto Meister, has called on both parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka to clearly respect the rules of war as laid down in the Geneva Conventions and customary law.
Fresh round of Somalia peace talks kicks off in Khartoum
The Secretary-General's top envoy to Somalia is taking part in peace talks starting today in Khartoum between the troubled Horn of Africa's disputing parties, the Transitional Government and the Supreme Council of Islamic Courts.
Annan holds 'good and constructive' talks in Iran with senior officials
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan held what he termed "very good and constructive" talks with Iranian leaders in Tehran today covering the nuclear issue and regional hotspots.
Afghanistan opium cultivation surges in volatile south
Opium cultivation is surging in the troubled southern part of Afghanistan and fuelling insurgency across the region, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported today.
Italian blue helmets to deploy in Lebanon on Saturday
The first large contingent of Italian troops will arrive in Tyre on Saturday as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Force Commander announced today.
Annan to appoint 'facilitator' in Israeli-Lebanese prisoner release
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today he would appoint a "facilitator" to assist in the release of Israeli and Lebanese prisoners abducted during the recent conflict, adding he was also hoping for "positive" news in the next 48 hours on whether Israel would lift its air and sea blockade on Lebanon.
Thousands of Lebanese still unable to return to their homes
Thousands of Lebanese are still unable to return to their homes more than three weeks after the cessation of hostilities began because they have lost their livelihoods, the United Nations refugee agency said today, warning that many are also in need of long-term medical assistance.
Drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis spark concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) today expressed concern about the emergence of virulent strains of tuberculosis (TB) that are virtually untreatable with existing drugs and called for the strengthening of prevention measures.
DR Congo: UN humanitarian chief tours displaced camp and meets with disarmed rebels
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator spent the second day of his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and a demobilization site in the southern province of Katanga.
Israel's move to lift its blockade of Lebanon will speed up the Lebanese recovery: Annan
Welcoming Israel's decision to lift its blockade of Lebanon tomorrow, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the move will speed up Lebanese reconstruction efforts after the month of conflict and added he would continue to explore all avenues to ensure full implementation of the Security Council resolution that ended the fighting.
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