Un Chief Ban Ki Moon

Ban Ki-Moon’s S. Korea visit fuels speculation on his political career

Ban Ki-Moon will step down from the post of UN Secretary General at the end of the year — 12 months before S Korea's presidential election in December 2017.

Buddha's teachings can help the world face pressing challenges: Ban Ki-moon

Buddha's teachings of compassion and non-violence can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said.

Iran gets UN invite to attend Geneva II talks on Syria

Iran has received UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's invitation to attend the Geneva II talks on the Syrian crisis, an Iranian foreign ministry official said on Monday.

Iraq: UN chief urges leaders to identify root cause of violence

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday held meetings with Iraqi leaders and urged them to deal with the root cause of the violence in Anbar province.