Ban welcomes African Union decision on addressing political and security crisis in Burundi

Burning barricades in Bujumbura, as turmoil erupted in Burundi. Photo: Desire Nimubona/IRIN 27 October 2015 –…

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UN General Assembly renews long-standing call for end to US embargo against Cuba

The General Assembly adopted for the twenty-fourth consecutive year a resolution calling for an end to…

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Syrians living ‘tragedy and despair barely imaginable five years ago,’ says top UN relief official

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien at the Security Council meeting on…

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OPEC daily basket price stood at $43.13 a barrel Monday, 26 October 2015

Vienna, Austria, 27 October 2015–The price of OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at 43.13 dollars a barrel…

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Jordan Generals visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe

27 OCT 2015 MONS, Belgium – Three Generals from the Jordan Armed Forces General Command Headquarters…

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The Role of Hawks during Exercise Trident Juncture 2015

BEJA AIR BASE, Portugal – Hawks are playing a special role in ensuring NATO pilots and…

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NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Spain

On 28 and 29 October 2015, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow will attend…

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Secretariat, Secretary General Conflict prevention and resolution, Environmental activities EVENTS Security Days: Climate Change and Security – Unprecedented impacts, unpredictable risks

‘Dangerous Deals’ by Fran Hdez from Spain, the winner of an OSCE and eYeka crowd-sourcing competition…

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International Journalists in the United States for Tenth Anniversary of the Edward R. Murrow Exchange Program Secretary Kerry Addresses International Journalists in the United States for Tenth Anniversary of the Edward R. Murrow Exchange Program

Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 27, 2015 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will…

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Certification of Final Presidential Election Results in Guatemala

Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 27, 2015 The United States congratulates president-elect…

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Lack of Judicial Independence in Venezuela

Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 27, 2015 One of the prosecutors in…

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NIST to Support Cybersecurity Jobs “Heat Map” to Highlight Employer Needs and Worker Skills

As part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Skills for Business” initiative, the National Institute of…

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