He said the first 72 hours are critical in saving survivors, and he is still holding out hope for both Haitians and U.N.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14

The U.N.top climate official, Yvo de Boer reminded delegates they have their work cut out.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

The U.N.'s Yvo de Boer issued a stark reminder that the clock has run out.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

Pachauri has ruled out stepping down as head of the U.N.panel.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23

The talks taking place this week in Barcelona will be the last before a major U.N.summit in December where delegates will hash out a new deal to replace the Kyoto Protocol.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

The Palestinians say they decided to take the matter of statehood to the U.N.Security Council out of frustration that 16 years after the signing of the Oslo accords there is still no peace agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16