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New York: A Hungarian laboratory is the most likely source of the outbreak of a radioactive particle recently detected in the atmosphere above parts of Europe, the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported today.

New York: Innovative agricultural approaches will be crucial to respond to increasing competition for water and energy resources, said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), calling for more integrated planning and policies that protect small farmers and promote sustainable rural growth.

New York: Deforestation not only threatens the planet’s climate and national economic development, but also communities whose income, culture and way of life depend on healthy forests, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today on a visit to Indonesia.

New York: The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today there is credible information that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon and called on the country to agree to a visit by a high-level team to clarify the nature of its nuclear programme.

New York: Philosophy, the exercise of critical thought and freedom of expression are vital in the search for lasting responses to the challenges of peace and development, a top United Nations official stated as the world body marked this year’s World Philosophy Day.

New Delhi: Al Jazeera English TV channel has been launched across India today on the country’s No.1 DTH platform.

New Delhi: The President of National Conference, the largest political party in Kashmir, Dr Farooq Abdullah has favoured revoking of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of J&K.

The poorest of poor is a concern in any country and so is in the United States. The aftermath of the global recession has produced an interesting two-tier recovery for Americans. The wealthiest maintain their spending habits and lifestyles while a record number of their fellow Americans are living in poverty. This scenario of the other America is not very flattering to the “country of dreams”.

New York: The United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today ordered France to arrest a former tribunal spokesperson who has failed to pay a €7,000 fine imposed for contempt of court.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Norbert Toé, visited the Central African Republic during November 3-16, 2011. The objectives of the mission were to conduct the 2011 Article IV consultation and review the implementation of corrective measures recommended by a July 2011 IMF mission.