Following a deadly attack which marred an otherwise peaceful climate as elections were held in Kosovo over the weekend, United Nations police in the province are holding a suspect in connection with the murders, a spokesman for the world body announced today.

A team of experts appointed by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has inspected a smallpox research laboratory in the Russian Federation, concluding that safety concerns are being addressed, the agency announced today.

With several accused war criminals from the former Yugoslavia still at large, including a number of high-ranking military and political officials, the United Nations court charged with prosecuting them is calling on all States to fully cooperate in its work.

Welcoming the progress in preparing for tomorrow’s municipal elections in Kosovo, the Security Council today called on province’s eligible voters, including those from minority communities, to take part in the polls and seize the chance to have their interests properly represented.