United States Transfers One Guantanamo Bay Detainee to Kuwait

Fouad Mahmoud al-Rabiah, a Kuwaiti national, has been transferred from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the control of the government of Kuwait.

International and public support vital in multi-million dollar theft investigations says INTERPOL

Diamond jewelery worth EUR 3 million was stolen from a shopping centre in Dubai on November 5.

Ban sounds alarm on rocket firing into Israel from southern Lebanon

The Secretary-General and other top UN officials have noted that incidents such as rocket firing pose a serious challenge to the implementation of resolution 1701.

School measures to reduce impact of pandemic flu

Experience to date has demonstrated the role of schools in amplifying transmission of the pandemic virus

As fighting worsens in Yemen, UN calls for safe corridors for aid and civilians

UN aid agencies are stepping up their appeals for an end to the clashes amid reports that the fighting has intensified

Security Council voices ‘serious concern’ at Aung San Suu Kyi verdict

Ms. Suu Kyi, who leads the National League for Democracy (NLD), was convicted on 11 August of violating state security laws after an uninvited United States citizen gained access to her home.

Scores of children rescued from organized slave labour in INTERPOL-led operation conducted by Côte d’Ivoire police

The children had been bought by plantation owners needing cheap labour to harvest the cocoa and palm plantations.

Top UN official lauds Pakistan’s Guinness World Record for tree planting

The event was part of Pakistan’s pledge to plant 120 million trees in UNEP’s Billion Tree Campaign

President Obama Attends the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

President Obama addresses the opening session of the first U.S-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, saying the relationship between the two countries will shape the 21st century. The President called for deeper cooperation on issues like financial regulation and clean energy.

International alert for El Salvador fugitives issued by INTERPOL after jailbreak

Eleven dangerous gang members escape.

Reports from Somalia suggest possible war crimes, says UN human rights chief

Ongoing violence has caused enormous suffering and massive displacement in the Horn of Africa nation.

Connecticut Investor Found Guilty in Massive Scheme to Bribe Senior Government Officials in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Evidence presented at trial established that Bourke was a knowing participant in a scheme to bribe senior government officials in Azerbaijan with several hundred million dollars in shares of stock, cash, and other gifts.

Obama Hails Iraqi City Withdrawal as ‘Important Step’

“Today, American troops have transferred control of all Iraqi cities and towns to Iraq's government and security forces.”

NOAA: Fourth Warmest May for Globe

The combined average global land and ocean surface temperatures for May 2009 ranked fourth warmest since worldwide records began

Spiraling violence claims hundreds of lives in Somalia – UN refugee agency

Since violence broke out last month, the agency estimates that over 160,000 people have been driven to other parts of Somalia or to neighbouring nations.

Secretary-General congratulates Lebanon on peaceful parliamentary polls

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged all Lebanese people to cooperate “in the spirit of coexistence and democracy.”

Law enforcement is 'missing link' in fight against maritime piracy, INTERPOL chief tells G8 meeting

Mr Noble proposed the creation of an investigative prosecutorial taskforce based in the affected region.

Children displaced by conflict in Pakistan

The displaced people have minimal resources and require safe water, clothing, food, shelter and health care.

UN rights chief calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's immediate release

Ms. Suu Kyi, who leads the National League for Democracy (NLD), and her two aides are currently detained in the Insein compound and her trial has been scheduled for 18 May.

INTERPOL warns of criminals exploiting swine flu outbreak

“By responding to spam swine flu emails or attempting to order medication online through illegal and unregulated websites, people are risking their wellbeing and their money."

Colombian National Arraigned on Charges of Providing Material Support to the FARC

In September of 2007, a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia indicted Gutierrez Vergara, along with a number of her co-conspirators, on two counts: conspiracy to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and providing material support or resources to a terrorist organization.

International unity key to tackling swine flu threat, Ban says

“The swine flu outbreak shows yet again that, in our interconnected world, no nation can deal with threats of such dimension on its own"

Bolivia offered full assistance by INTERPOL following foiled assassination plot against President

Three men were killed and two suspects arrested following a shoot-out with police in Santa Cruz on Thursday. Bolivian police also seized a large amount of explosives and weapons in the operation.

NOAA: March 2009 Tenth Warmest on Record for Global Temperatures

The combined global land and ocean surface average temperature for March 2009 was the 10th warmest since records began in 1880, according to an analysis by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C.

Security Council condemns DPR Korea’s recent launch

The Security Council today spoke out against the recent rocket launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), stressing the importance of preserving peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia.

Defeating piracy requires restoration of law in Somalia, Ban says

The UN Secretary-General's statement on piracy, released in March.

UN officials condemn Baghdad bomb attacks

Bombings in Baghdad killed and injured civilians today.

INTERPOL condemns attack on Pakistan police training school

Armed police ended the eight-hour siege at the Manawan police training school on the outskirts of Lahore after a group of gunmen entered the building early Monday morning. The attack also left approximately 80 people injured.

Clinton Calls for Renewed, Patient International Commitment to Afghanistan

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened the first day of talks at the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan today calling for renewed, but patient international support for the country, emphasizing that success or failure there will have far-reaching impacts across the globe.

Tens of thousands more flee armed groups in eastern DR Congo, UN agency reports

The United Nations refugee agency voiced serious concern today over the plight of thousands of civilians who have fled their homes to escape daily attacks by the many armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Police Arrest Taliban Commanders in Southern Afghanistan

Afghan National Police arrested two Taliban commanders and three other militants in southern Afghanistan’s Oruzgan province March 22, military officials reported today.

School Renovation Produces Gift for Budding Artists

District leaders, school administrators, Iraqi security forces and Multinational Division Baghdad paratroopers celebrated the completion of a school renovation March 3 in eastern Baghdad’s Rusafa district.

U.S. Military Makes Last Payment to ‘Sons of Iraq’

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, Iraq, March 12, 2009 – The U.S. military made its last payment to “Sons of Iraq” civilian security group members March 2 in Kirkuk province’s city of Sudayra.

Darfur: UN-African peacekeepers shot, as concern grows over humanitarian aid

Four peacekeepers were shot and wounded in an attack Monday on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), as concern grew over the safety of aid workers who have been ordered to leave the region following the indictment of the Sudanese president.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Sudanese President for war crimes in Darfur

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for war crimes committed in the strife-torn Darfur region by Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, the first sitting Head of State to be indicted by the Court

On the Ground: U.S. Forces Help Iraqis Establish Rule of Law

U.S. forces in Iraq are contributing to a new system of law and order there, equipping police stations with the latest investigatory equipment and building courthouses.

Ban condemns assassination of Guinea-Bissau’s president

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned the killing of the president of Guinea-Bissau and his chief of staff.

Security, Development Intertwine in Afghanistan War

In a recent meeting in downtown Gardez City with local government officials, Army Lt. Col. Donald Cullison struck an unintentional pose that symbolizes coalition efforts in eastern Afghanistan.

U.S. Soldiers Train Iraqis to Enforce Border With Iran

American Forces Press Service

World Economic Forum calls for action

The World Economic Forum held their annual meeting Sunday, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

Obama Speaks With Iraqi and Korean Leaders.

The White House--- Office of the Press Secretary