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Portugal's António Guterres begins his term as United Nations Secretary-General, replacing South Korea's Ban Ki-moon.
2017-01-1

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, arriving in Iran for the Non-Aligned Movement summit, says Iran "can play an important role in the peaceful settlement of (the) Syrian crisis".
2012-08-29

Two Palestinian prisoners held in Israel enter the 71st day of their hunger strikes. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his concern about the condition of the hunger strikers.
2012-05-9

The Arab League approves sanctions against Syria amid the nation's ongoing violent uprising. The Syrian government calls the League's move "an unprecedented measure".
2011-11-27

2011 Syrian uprising: At least 19 people are killed across Syria by security forces as protests continue against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
2011-11-19

Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, again warns the President of Syria Bashar al-Assad to stop violence against civilians.
2011-08-8

At least 120 members of the Syrian security forces are killed in clashes in the northern town of Jisr al-Shughour, according to state media.
2011-06-6

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and urges him to immediately end the violent crackdown against anti-government protesters in Syria, as Syrian tanks and armored vehicles deployed around the town of Rastan, witnesses said, raising fears of another deadly attack on protesters challenging Assad's rule.
2011-05-4

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon outlines seven priorities for 2010 and urges a renewed focus on sustainable development, ending poverty, disease and hunger.
2010-01-11