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UN issues guidelines for first responders in case of nuclear accidents, terrorist attack

The first people on the scene of a nuclear or radiological emergency, whether from a terrorist attack, an accident or theft, the so-called ‘First Responders’ who are usually local medical, police and fire brigades, now have a detailed list of “do’s and don’ts” under key United Nations guidelines issued today.

States must do more to combat terrorism, says Security Council

Reaffirming its strong stance against terrorism, the United Nations Security Council today called for States to combat the scourge and welcomed measures to boost and monitor their efforts.

Top UN legal official calls for ratification of treaty against nuclear terrorism

The United Nations top legal official today appealed to Member States to become parties to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.

UN issues guidelines to thwart terrorists from blowing up planes with carry-on liquids

Seeking to thwart terrorist plots to blow up airliners, the United Nations aviation agency has issued new interim security control guidelines for screening potentially dangerous items in hand luggage, including liquid, gels and aerosols that may be used in improvised explosive devices on board an aircraft.

UN expert on protecting human rights in war on terrorism invited to visit Israel

An independent United Nations expert on safeguarding human rights while fighting terrorism is to visit Israel at the invitation of its Government, possibly during the first half of next year.