UN to probe attack on Gaza building
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The UN secretary-general has announced an investigation into the attack on the main UN compound in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s 22-day assault on the Palestinian territory. Ban Ki-moon said on... Read more
UN’s Ban hears of U.S. support from Obama, Clinton
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama telephoned U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday and expressed strong support for the United Nations as it seeks to reform itself, the world... Read more
UN secretary general: Gaza devastation is heartbreaking
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The UN secretary general, looking distressed, described the devastation of Gaza as heartbreaking on a visit to the area after the 22-day Israeli assault. I have seen only a fraction of the destruction,... Read more
Ban seeks Israeli explanation of U.N. attacks in Gaza
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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday he expected Israel to provide urgently a full explanation of attacks on U.N. facilities in Gaza and said those responsible must be held accountable.... Read more
Israel to vote on truce plan proposed by Egypt
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Israel said it was approaching the endgame of its three-week offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers and scheduled a Security Cabinet vote Saturday on a truce proposed by Egypt. Under the cease-fire... Read more
Israeli Cabinet to vote on Gaza truce proposal
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said it was approaching the endgame of its three-week offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers and scheduled a Security Cabinet vote Saturday on a truce proposed... Read more
United Nations Secretary General ‘optimistic’ of Gaza truce deal
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Ban ki-moon, the United Nations secretary-general, has said he is reasonably optimistic that the Israelis will accept a ceasefire dealnbsp;with Hamas. He said after meeting Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv:... Read more
U.N. assembly president calls Israeli action a ‘monstrosity’
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The president of the U.N. General Assembly blasted Israel’s ground assault into Gaza on Saturday and criticized the actions of the U.N. Security Council. I think it’s a monstrosity; there’s... Read more