 | UN-Backed Container-Profiling Project A Success Against Counterfeiting - Latin American port authorities are seizing more counterfeit goods along container routes thanks to a UN-backed initiative that is showing growing success after its inception six years ago. |
 | UN Blue Helmets Bring Xmas Cheer To Haitian Orphans - UN peacekeepers have been playing the role of Santa Claus in Haiti, bringing gifts, warm meals and a little cheer to the least privileged children in orphanages. |
 | UN Helps Election Process In Burundi - One million Burundians old enough to vote next May will receive a free national identity card, thanks to the UN. |
 | Defense Dept. Praises Yemen For Taking On al-Qaeda - The Yemeni government deserves praise for taking on the al-Qaida threat in that country, a Defense Department official said here today. |
 | Obama: US Will Strike Out Against Terrorists Everywhere - The United States will seek out those who wish Americans harm anywhere they are plotting attacks against the U.S. homeland, " President Barack Obama said today. |
 | Thailand Expels Thousands Of Hmong - The head of the United Nations refugee agency has expressed dismay as Thai authorities began the forced deportation today of thousands of ethnic Hmong back to neighbouring Laos. |
 | UN Condemns Murder Of Staff Member In Afghanistan - The UN expressed its deep distress over the killing of one of its staff members in a suicide bomb attack. |
 | UN Chief Ban Urges Israel To Let More Supplies Into Gaza - On the first anniversary of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern that neither the issues that led to the conflict nor its worrying aftermath have been addressed. |
 | Marine Spouses Send Beanie Babies To Afghanistan - America has not forgotten her troops or their mission overseas. Thousands have contributed their time, energy -- and Beanie Babies -- to help Marines gain the respect and confidence of the Afghan population. |
 | UN Condems Imprisonment of Chinese Writer - The top United Nations human rights official voiced deep concern today over the verdict and severe sentencing of a prominent Chinese writer. |
 | UN Chief Ban Welcomes Approval Of UN Budget For Next 2 Years - The General Assembly today approved a budget of $5.16 billion for the 2010-2011 period, in a move immediately welcomed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. |
 | UN Calls On Thai Government Not To Deport Hmong To Laos - The United Nations refugee chief today called on the Thai Government not to deport around 4,000 ethnic Hmong to neighbouring Laos. |
 | UN Urges China To Cancel Planned Execution - A United Nations human rights expert today urged China to cancel the scheduled execution of a man convicted of drug trafficking, saying there are strong signs that he suffers from mental illness. |
 | UN Envoy Extends Christmas Wishes To Iraqi Christians - The top United Nations envoy to Iraq today issued seasonal wishes to the country's Christians and to all Iraqis amid fears of a surge in violence targeting the country's Christian population. |
 | USO Offers Soldiers Respite From Traveling Frenzy - The Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport USO Lounge offered military travelers -- many returning home from overseas deployments -- a welcome sanctuary of solace. |
 | UN Condemns Murder Of Journalists In Brazil, Columbia And Turkey - The UN deplored the murder of journalists in Brazil, Colombia and Turkey over the past 10 days, calling on the authorities to take urgent action against such crimes, which constitute a serious threat to democracy. |
 | UN Urges Israel To End Gaza Blockade - A UN expert is urging Israel`s European and North American allies to use the threat of economic sanctions to pressure Israel into ending the Gaza blockade. |
 | The White House Gingerbread House: Holiday Tradition - Each year, the White House Pastry Team comes together with other members of the White House staff to work on a favorite holiday tradition: The White House Gingerbread House. |
 | Obama Selects Winnefeld To Head NORAD - Obama has nominated Navy Vice Adm. James A. Sandy Winnefeld Jr. to be the next commander of NORAD. |
 | UN Peacekeepers Protect Civilians In The Congo - The Security Council today again called on United Nations peacekeepers to use all necessary means " to protect civilians from threats from any party. |
