United Nation-Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, on Thursday, introduced a proposal to fight against harmful diseases in developing nations with a contribution of $2 made by US residents when they buy aircraft tickets, book a hotel room or rent an automobile.

Ex-U. S. President Bill Clinton also supported Mr. Ban’s initiative to introduce the MASSIVEGOOD plan.

New York - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on world financial institutions on Monday to act on the promises made by the world's 20 most advanced economies to bring relief to population struck by the global economic recession.

Washington  - US President Barack Obama and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon held discussions on the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region and other global issues during their White House meeting Tuesday.

The two men addressed the war in Afghanistan, the worldwide economic crisis and climate change, but the largest focus of the meeting was Darfur.

Washington  - US President Barack Obama and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are to discuss Sudan, the global economic crisis and other issues Tuesday at the White House.

The US ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, made the announcement Friday in New York.

Dhaka - The United Nation Friday urged Bangladesh's government-in-waiting to show generosity in accommodating the opposition parties and to show restrain in order to make democracy work.