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New York: Small-scale farmers can double food production in a decade by using simple ecological methods, according to the findings of a new United Nations study released today, which calls for a fundamental shift towards agroecology as a poverty alleviation measure.

New York: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its Goodwill Ambassador, Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino, today launched a new fund that will support groups working on the frontlines to assist the victims of human trafficking.

New York: An estimated 20,000 people have fled the urban centre in the contested Sudanese territory of Abyei since fighting broke out in the area last week, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today, adding that aid workers are ready to start delivering relief supplies to those displaced.

New York: The 3,500-strong United Nations police force in Haiti is planning to reinforce its support of national police for the presidential run-off election on 20 March, although it does not expect trouble, according to the head of the contingent.

New York: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed war crimes charges against two rebel leaders accused in the September 2007 attack that resulted in the death of 12 peacekeepers in Darfur, and committed them to trial.

New York: The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next year will be an opportunity for humanity to strengthen its commitment to making the transition to a “green economy” to help lift people out of poverty, a senior UN official said today.

New Delhi: The Government has noticed the increase in number of some wild animal species in some forest areas.Incidents of killing of people and damage to crops by the wild animals have been reported from time to time.

New Delhi: India and Brazil signed bilateral air services agreement here on Tuesday.

New Delhi: India and South African Customs Union (SACU) are likely to finalise a bilateral preferential trade agreement soon.

New Delhi: Indian Armed Forces, in the coming 10 to 15 years, would need an investment of $130 to $150 billion. Current level of budgetary support of 1.83% of the GDP will not be sufficient for military modernization, according to the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P&S) Lt General JP Singh, PVSM, AVSM.