The tramway service between Rabat and Salé in Morocco. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel

Is the World Ready to Deal with Transport Challenges?

November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 RMN News Transport, UN, United Nations

The first-ever global conference on sustainable transport takes place this weekend in Turkmenistan. It will bring together representatives from the

Europe Political Issues Politics World

Russia Urges António Guterres to Protect Human Rights

November 25, 2016November 26, 2016 RMN News António Guterres, Human Rights, Kremlin, Russia, Vladimir Putin

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin met Thursday with Secretary-General-designate of the United Nations António Guterres at the Kremlin. “Russia,

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Future of Transport: Solar Roads and Solar Vehicles

November 14, 2016November 16, 2016 RMN News Electric Vehicles, Future, Roads, Solar, Transport, Vehicles

Efforts to revolutionize transport around the world are gaining momentum with more governments and businesses exploring possibilities for electric vehicles

Middle East and Africa World

Energy Day at COP 22: Sustainable Energy for All

November 11, 2016November 12, 2016 RMN News COP 22, Energy, Marrakech, Sustainable

With the Paris Agreement now in force but much to be done to secure a just, low-carbon future, Sustainable Energy

The United Nations flag flies at UN Headquarters in New York. (file) UN Photo / Mark Garten

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Ban Ki-moon Asks Donald Trump to Ensure Unity in Diversity

November 10, 2016November 11, 2016 RMN News Ban Ki-moon, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Human Rights, UN, UNITY

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Donald Trump Wednesday on his election as the new President of the United

General Assembly President Peter Thomson briefs delegates on the strategy of his office to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Photo / Manuel Elias

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How the UN Plans to End Poverty and Ensure Prosperity

November 9, 2016November 10, 2016 RMN News Climate Change, Human Rights, Poverty, Prosperity, Sustainable Development Goals, UN

The General Assembly President Peter Thomson briefed United Nations (UN) Member States Tuesday on the implementation strategy for the Sustainable