Un Chief Ban Ki Moon

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland will visit Delhi's Mohalla Clinics on Friday, Delhi government said on Wednesday.

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon lauded India for its "swift action" over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change, saying he is looking forward to receiving New Delhi's instrument of accession.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he would personally like to see a woman lead the United Nations for the first time since it was established more than 70 years ago.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon embraced the 99-year-old woman he calls his "American Mom" on a nostalgic visit to her home where as a high school student from war-ravaged South Korea he spent his first days in the United States in culture shock at the country's riches.

Ban Ki-Moon was due to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has fuelled speculation the UN chief is lining up a tilt at the presidency of his home country.

In current times of hateful rhetoric aimed at dividing communities and violent conflicts, the Buddhist teachings of compassion and non-violence can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his message on the Day of Vesak.

Describing India as having "a very special place in my heart," UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon recalled that he deliberately chose to begin his diplomatic career in New Delhi, which he saw as an "important and adventurous posting".

India's plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions indicates its "seriousness" in confronting climate change challenges and will help the world "bend" temperature projections for the rest of the century, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said ahead of the crucial Paris summit.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon was to begin an unannounced visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories today after nearly three weeks of deadly unrest, a UN official told AFP.

As an advocate for friendly relations between India and Pakistan, the United Nations chief, Ban Ki-moon has called for the current General Assembly session as a great opportunity for leaders from both countries to meet. This, despite indications from India that there is no bilateral meeting scheduled between the two neighbours.

Elections in Burundi should be postponed, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today, after opposition parties announced they were boycotting the upcoming polls.

Gulf envoys told UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday that there would be no immediate ceasefire in Yemen unless Huthi rebels withdraw from seized territory.

A UN envoy warned on Monday of a "horrifying" humanitarian situation brewing in Syria as non-governmental organisations pledged more than $500 million for refugees on the eve of a major donor conference.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday the "terrorist attacks" on Yemeni mosques that killed at least 142 worshippers.

Ban "condemns in the strongest terms today's attack" against the Bardo Museum and "conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this deplorable act," said his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq.

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland will visit Delhi's Mohalla Clinics on Friday, Delhi government said on Wednesday.

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon lauded India for its "swift action" over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change, saying he is looking forward to receiving New Delhi's instrument of accession.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he would personally like to see a woman lead the United Nations for the first time since it was established more than 70 years ago.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon embraced the 99-year-old woman he calls his "American Mom" on a nostalgic visit to her home where as a high school student from war-ravaged South Korea he spent his first days in the United States in culture shock at the country's riches.

Ban Ki-Moon was due to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has fuelled speculation the UN chief is lining up a tilt at the presidency of his home country.

In current times of hateful rhetoric aimed at dividing communities and violent conflicts, the Buddhist teachings of compassion and non-violence can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his message on the Day of Vesak.

Describing India as having "a very special place in my heart," UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon recalled that he deliberately chose to begin his diplomatic career in New Delhi, which he saw as an "important and adventurous posting".

India's plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions indicates its "seriousness" in confronting climate change challenges and will help the world "bend" temperature projections for the rest of the century, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said ahead of the crucial Paris summit.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon was to begin an unannounced visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories today after nearly three weeks of deadly unrest, a UN official told AFP.

As an advocate for friendly relations between India and Pakistan, the United Nations chief, Ban Ki-moon has called for the current General Assembly session as a great opportunity for leaders from both countries to meet. This, despite indications from India that there is no bilateral meeting scheduled between the two neighbours.

Elections in Burundi should be postponed, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today, after opposition parties announced they were boycotting the upcoming polls.

Gulf envoys told UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday that there would be no immediate ceasefire in Yemen unless Huthi rebels withdraw from seized territory.

A UN envoy warned on Monday of a "horrifying" humanitarian situation brewing in Syria as non-governmental organisations pledged more than $500 million for refugees on the eve of a major donor conference.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday the "terrorist attacks" on Yemeni mosques that killed at least 142 worshippers.

Ban "condemns in the strongest terms today's attack" against the Bardo Museum and "conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this deplorable act," said his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq.