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Syrian conflict toll tops 93,000: UNThe death toll in Syria reached at least 93,000 at the end of April, but the true number from the violence now in its third year may be much higher, the United Nations human rights office said on Thursday. More… |
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Iraq mulls introduction of e-food vouchersTop Iraqi government officials will be today (June 12) meeting experts from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to discuss the potential introduction of electronic food vouchers in the Iraqi Public Distribution System (PDS). A two-d More… |
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Gulf Air backs major United Nations forumBahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has signed a MoU with the eGovernment Authority making it the official carrier for the 2013 United Nations Public Service Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony. The event will be held in Manama und More… |
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Bahrain plans patriotism lessons in schoolsBahrain is to introduce patriotism into its curriculum in an attempt to prevent violence in schools, a report said. The government is working with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as pa More… |
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UN launches record appeal for Syria victimsThe United Nations has warned that half of all Syrians would need humanitarian aid by the end of 2013 and launched what it said was the biggest emergency appeal in history to cope with the civil war crisis. "Syria as a civili More… |
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Cereals production seen up, to weigh on food pricesA projected rebound in global wheat and maize production this year will weigh on food prices but strong demand will prevent prices falling far from high levels, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Maize production is More… |
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Russia blocks UN resolution on Syria town siegeRussia has blocked a UN Security Council declaration of alarm over the bloody siege of the Syrian town of Al Qusair by Syrian troops and Hezbollah guerrillas, Security Council diplomats said. Britain, president of the 15-nation co More… |
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Emissions row dims airline business moodGlobal airlines are gathering for an industry summit boosted by weaker fuel prices, but facing a tough debate over how to share the cost of tackling emissions involved in a trade row. The International Air Transport Association, w More… |
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Over 1,000 killed in Iraq violence in MayMore than 1,000 people were killed in violence in Iraq in May, making it the deadliest month since the sectarian slaughter of 2006-07, the United Nations said on Saturday, as fears mounted of a return to civil wa More… |
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Jebel Ali port meets UN security standardsJebel Ali Port has received the UN's Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Certificate, a benchmark for security management systems. The certificate was awarded following an inspection visit to Jebel Ali by a team of UNDSS More… |
