Oct 2nd, 2008 · The global community has always struggled with developing strategies that help stop violence and create peace. Jane Holl Lute, the new head of the United Nation's Peacebuilding Commission, on what it takes to keep the peace, and what can be done to sustain peace in countries throughout the world.
Mar 2nd, 2008 · In a statement Saturday night, the United Nation's Security Council urged the Israelis and Palestinians to "immediately cease all acts of violence." The statement follows an Israeli offensive against Palestinian militants Saturday in Gaza that killed at least 54 people, many of them civilians. It was the deadliest day of fighting in more than a year.
Aug 8th, 2007 · The Bush administration has been looking for more allies on Iraq and is increasingly turning to the United Nations. The U.S., along with Britain, has drafted a Security Council resolution to expand the United Nation's mission in Iraq. That resolution will be voted on Thursday.
May 8th, 2007 · Attorneys for oil giant Chevron are on the verge of a settlement with federal prosecutors after admiting the company gave kickbacks to former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Saddam made almost $2 billion in back-door deals with various companies in the United Nation's Oil-for-Food program.
Oct 23rd, 2006 · The United Nation's top envoy to Sudan is being expelled. The government in Khartoum is accusing Jan Pronk of demonstrating "enmity" to the Sudanese army by stating that it has recently suffered heavy losses in Darfur -- and that the army's morale is low.
Jul 19th, 2005 · A Brazilian-led U.N. peacekeeping force works to maintain some sense of order in Haiti, plagued by gang-style violence, a rash of kidnappings and yet another hurricane. Brazil's president says his troops need help, and the United Nation's Kofi Annan agrees. Farai Chideya speaks with journalist Michael Deibert, who's just returned from Haiti, about the strife, and about efforts to conduct elections.
Jan 1st, 2005 · Fishing communities along the Indian Ocean are reeling from the devastation wrought by Sunday's tsunami, and whole fishing fleets are in ruins. Offshore, fish communities could be equally devastated -- and the impact this will have on local fishing communities could be long-lasting. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Fernanda Guerrieri, an official with the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization.