Violent extremists have carried out bombings in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on various occasions. Shown here is the aftermath of a car bomb attack on the city's Banadir Beach hotel on 25 August 2016. Photo: UN Somalia (file)

Terrorist Bombing Attack in Somalia Kills Dozens of People

January 26, 2017January 27, 2017 RMN News Bombing, Somalia, Terrorist, United Nations

The Al-Shabab militant group carried out a coordinated gun-and-bomb attack Wednesday in Somalia, killing at least 28 people. It is

Religious leaders. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Europe World

What Is the Role of Religion in International Affairs?

January 24, 2017January 25, 2017 RMN News Religion, United Nations

Religious leaders and faith-based organizations have a responsibility to contribute to peaceful societies and the international community must support these

Children and their parents gather around a fire to keep warm in the yard of a large warehouse in Jibreen, now used as a shelter for thousands of families who fled violence in eastern Aleppo. Photo: UNICEF / UN043357 / Al-Issa

Middle East and Africa World

Syria: 700,000 People Trapped in 15 Besieged Areas

January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 RMN News Aleppo, Syria, UNICEF, United Nations, WHO

While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, top United Nations (UN) officials appealed Monday for safe access

Oil wells set alight by ISIL are visible from the newly retaken Iraqi town of al-Hud, outside Mosul, where IOM distributed 350 non-food item kits to recently displaced families. UN Photo: IOM / Jennifer Sparks (representational image)

Middle East and Africa World

Anti-Terrorist Operations Intensify in Mosul

January 4, 2017January 5, 2017 RMN News Iraq, Mosul, Terrorist, United Nations

More than 13,000 people have fled Mosul in just five days since 29 December, as the second phase of military

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to delegates, staff, senior advisers, and other well-wishers at UN Headquarters in New York. UN Photo / Amanda Voisard

Americas People Politics World

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Leaves United Nations. Goodbye!

December 31, 2016January 1, 2017 RMN News António Guterres, Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, UN, United Nations

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to people at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Friday. Ban

Americas Videoart World

Has the United Nations Become a Private Club for Entertainment?

December 29, 2016December 30, 2016 RMN News António Guterres, Ban Ki-moon, Donald Trump, Entertainment, UN, United Nations

According to the United Nations (UN), the year 2016 was a challenging one for the international community. The world body