Norway Scores Highest in UN’s Human Development Index
The UN has recently released its annual Human Development Report, which contains an assessment of basic human development in 188 countries, called the...
Sweden sends more funds to fight Ebola
Sweden is to send more funds to the UN and NGOs based in Ebola-hit West Africa in order to fight the spread of the deadly virus.
Ban Ki-moon commends Iceland
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised Iceland for its efforts in helping the international community improve the standard of international crim...
Iceland, Japan and Norway block UN whaling role
Whale hunting nations have denied the United Nations the ability to have greater influence on whaling policies.
Denmark condemns new Israeli settlement plans
Denmark’s foreign minister has criticised a decision by Israel to start building a new settlement in East Jerusalem.
Doctor: torture victims handed death sentences
The director of a specialised healthcare centre claims Finland’s immigration service has a callous disregard for torture victims, as dozens are deport...
Norwegian Crown Prince continues advocacy for poor
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will continue his roll as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), it has been annou...
Stoltenberg succeeds Gordon Brown as UN climate group co-chair
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will assume the role of co-chair of a United Nations climate change focus group. Stoltenberg takes over...