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Mine ban agreement ‘has saved countless lives’, but ‘accelerated efforts’ needed to end scourge for good: Guterres

New York, Mar 1 (IBNS): Although a landmark convention banning Anti-Personnel Mines has saved “countless lives” and limbs over the past 20 years, “accelerated efforts” are needed to ensure that they are removed from the face of the earth forever, the UN chief said on Thursday.

Nepal bans use of high-value Indian currency notes

Kathmandu, Dec 14 (IBNS): Nepal has banned the use of Indian currency notes higher than 100 denomination.

Hundreds gather at NY airport to protest against Trump's ban on refugees

New York, Jan 29 (IBNS): Hundreds of people assembled at the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York on Saturday late night to protest against US President Donald Trump's ban on refugees, media reports said.

Ban appoints veteran British political adviser to head UN mission in Somalia

New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Michael Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

Ban calls for end to hostilities in northern Mali amid surge in violence

New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday called for an immediate end to hostilities in northern Mali and expressed concern over ceasefire violations that have occurred in the country in recent days at a “critical moment” in the peace process to bring all parties to sign the draft peace agreement.