The Irish Times

Pyongyang calls on Koreans to work towards unification

North Korean statement comes as South gears up for winter Olympics

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 11:25

Group founded by Nelson Mandela to promote 52 grassroots organisations

Supporting community organisations was response to growth of xenophobia, nationalism and populism

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 19:29

Irish men help rebuild life in Lebanese refugee camp

Fatima Mansions redevelopment chief John Whyte oversees €324m construction project

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 05:08

UN Security Council urges monitoring of Aleppo evacuation

Council overcomes long-held divisions to adopt resolution to oversee safety of civilians

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 22:42

Wonder Woman named UN girls’ empowerment ambassador

DC superhero punching for gender equality to be honoured at her 75th birthday party

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 07:00

End of 52-year insurgency in sight as Farc signs peace deal in Colombia

Referendum to be held on accord to stop conflict that has cost about 250,000 lives

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00

Stark prospect of worse to come in Syria

With trust so diminished it is impossible to be optimistic about the final outcome of New York talks

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 21:00

Climate change: Two of the world’s largest generators of emissions ratify Paris Agreement

China and the US put down key marker

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 00:00

Antonio Guterres extends front-runner status in UN race

Former Portuguese prime minister cements position after third Security Council vote

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 18:41

Ban Ki-moon passes on the UN mantle

Shadow of failure over Syria hangs in the air

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 00:00

Displacement in Colombia will persist despite ceasefire, UN says

Farc rebels and Bogotá government signed agreement on Thursday to end hostilities

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 13:24

Saudi deputy crown prince yet to meet Obama

White House keeps Prince Mohamed bin Salman in suspense on Washington visit

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 21:39

Humanitarian summit aims to tackle ‘broken’ system

UN chief Ban Ki-moon says summit necessary to address rising humanitarian crises

Mon May 23 2016 - 20:38

Climate change agreement signed at UN headquarters

Leaders of main polluter nations absent from signing of Paris accord in New York

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 01:00

International Criminal Court opens its ‘peace palace’

With permanent home finally open, the ICC must live up to its aspirations

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 18:59

UN calls on rich states to welcome Syrian refugees

Unclear whether Turkey is ready to take back migrants from next Monday under EU deal

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 18:51

Missiles, not just talks, key to Iran’s future, Khamenei says

Ayatollah says those who think discussions are the way forward are ‘ignorant or traitors’

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 12:33

Syrian opposition says government wrecking truce deal

France says there are reports of attacks on opposition forces

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 18:11

Billions pledged for Syria at London donors conference

World leaders gather in effort to tackle desperate plight of millions of displaced Syrians

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 13:37

Interview: Irish UN official urges greater effort on Syrian crisis

John Ging outlines humanitarian challenge ahead of London summit to raise money for Syria

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 17:38

Saudi-backed Syria rebels boycott Geneva talks

Long-awaited negotiations to end the five-year war in Syria begin in Geneva today

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 21:16

Scenes of desperation as aid convoys enter Syrian towns

Delivery of food packages follows international outcry over deaths from malnutrition

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 12:57

COP21 deal hailed as overcoming ‘the impossible’

Reaction broadly positive as final agreement delayed after last-minute wrangling

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 20:04

Saudi Arabia to consider appeal against stoning of maid

Sri Lankan woman sentenced to death for adultery with another migrant worker

Tue Dec 08 2015 - 13:06

COP21: Crunch issues still to be decided in Paris

Pope, UN secretary general call for urgent action and global solidarity in face of crisis

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00

Cameron offers air base as Hollande builds coalition against Isis

French president to meet world’s most powerful leaders in search of support

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 21:28

Obama says US will not relent in fight against Islamic State

UN’s Ban urges cooperation between Washington and Moscow in combating terror

Sun Nov 22 2015 - 11:33

Western leaders’ fixation on Assad has backfired

Obsessive focus on particular Middle Eastern figures has only made them stronger

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 19:09

Ruadhán Mac Cormaic: Violence fills political vacuum in Israel

Talk of a third intifada may be premature, but violence can produce its own momentum.

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 04:40

UN urges Israelis and Palestinians to end violence

Ban Ki-moon says visit to Middle East reflects sense of global alarm at escalation in violence

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 21:03

Development goals work boosts Ireland’s UN drive

Irish diplomats’ work strengthens campaign for UN Security Council seat

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00

South Sudan president signs peace deal despite concerns

US threatens to support UN sanctions if Salva Kiir backtracks on deal with rebels

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 14:23

Head of scandal-hit UN Central Africa force resigns

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon acts following claims of rape and murder

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 18:45

John Sweeney: Time to tackle powerful vested interests on climate change

Ireland should accept its share of responsibility for ‘planetary emergency’

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 01:00