UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon on Yahoo! News Photos

Olympic rings are lit outside the Main Press Centre in Vancouver, ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:17:05 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Olympic rings are lit outside the Main Press Centre in Vancouver, Canada. United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for the world to respect the Olympic Truce and urged all warring countries to cease hostilities for the duration of the Winter Games in Vancouver.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Alex Livesey)

Lynn Pascoe (L), U.N. Under Secretary General for Political ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:09:30 GMT

(Reuters) - Lynn Pascoe (L), U.N. Under Secretary General for Political Affairs and special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, arrives at an airport in Pyongyang February 9, 2010 in this photo released by North Korea's KCNA news agency. REUTERS/KCNA (NORTH KOREA - Tags: POLITICS) NO THIRD PARTY SALES. NOT FOR USE BY REUTERS THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTORS. QUALITY FROM SOURCE

Lynn Pascoe (2nd L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:33 GMT

(Reuters) - Lynn Pascoe (2nd L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, poses upon his delegation's arrival at an airport in Pyongyang February 9, 2010 in this photo released by North Korea's KCNA news agency. REUTERS/KCNA (NORTH KOREA - Tags: POLITICS) QUALITY FROM SOURCE NO THIRD PARTY SALES. NOT FOR USE BY REUTERS THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTORS

In a photo provided by the Munich Security Conference, MSC, ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:36:43 GMT

(AP) - In a photo provided by the Munich Security Conference, MSC, a video screen shows UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon addressing t the 46th Munich Security Conference, MSC, in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 by a video message. (AP Photo/MSC, Kai Moerk) * EDITORIAL USE ONLY * MANDATORY CREDIT *

Delegates watch an address by United Nations Secretary General ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:53:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Delegates watch an address by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on a screen during the second day of the 46th Conference on Security Policy in Munich February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Kai Moerk/Pool (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)

The Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon talks ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:53:29 GMT

(AP) - The Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon talks via video message to the participants of the annual Munich Security conference in Munich, southern Germany, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Politicians and military representatives will join for the annual Munich Security conference until Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/dapd/Christof Stache)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seen on a video screen ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:42:12 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seen on a video screen during the annual Munich Security conference in Munich, southern Germany, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Delegates watch an address by United Nations Secretary General ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:56:31 GMT

(Reuters) - Delegates watch an address by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on a screen during the 46th Conference on Security Policy in Munich February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)

Delegates watch an address by United Nations Secretary General ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:56:54 GMT

South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, right, talks with ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:43:20 GMT

(AP) - South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, right, talks with B. Lynn Pascoe, a special envoy for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, during their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Pascoe arrived Saturday in Seoul and said he had an 'excellent discussion' with South Korean officials ahead of a visit to North Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool)

South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, right, shakes hands ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:43:00 GMT

(AP) - South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, right, shakes hands with B. Lynn Pascoe, a special envoy for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, during their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Pascoe arrived Saturday in Seoul and said he had an 'excellent discussion' with South Korean officials ahead of a visit to North Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool)

Lynn Pascoe (L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:35:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Lynn Pascoe (L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, leaves after meeting with South Korean nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac (not pictured) at South Korea's foreign ministry main office in Seoul February 6, 2010. The special envoy will visit North Korea February 9-12. REUTERS/Lee Ji-Eun/Yonhap (SOUTH KOREA - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA

Lynn Pascoe, under-secretary-general of the United Nations for ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:31:28 GMT

(Reuters) - Lynn Pascoe, under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, leaves after meeting with South Korean nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac (not pictured) at South Korea's foreign ministry main office in Seoul February 6, 2010. The special envoy will visit North Korea February 9-12. REUTERS/Lee Ji-Eun/Yonhap (SOUTH KOREA - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA

Palestinian boys play in the shadow of a destroyed house in ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:58:43 GMT

(AFP/File) - Palestinian boys play in the shadow of a destroyed house in front of UN tents in the Jabalia refugee camp in 2009. UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he could not determine whether Israel and the Palestinians have met UN demands to carry out credible, independent probes of alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.(AFP/File/Mohammed Abed)

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, U.N. Secretary-General ...

(AP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:48:35 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, welcomes from Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat before their meeting in Turkish occupied northen divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's trip to Cyprus was meant as a diplomatic jolt to lumbering talks aimed at reunifying the ethnically-split island from a man whose own homeland of Korea has suffered the indignity of division for more than a half-century. Instead, a diplomatic gaffe over red carpets and presidential offices poured water over Ban's first-ever visit to the island and put into question whether he succeeded in re-energizing negotiations that have produced only marginal results in 17 months. (AP Photo/Harun Ucar)

Greek Cypriots demonstrate against former UN chief Kofi Annan's ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT

(AFP/File) - Greek Cypriots demonstrate against former UN chief Kofi Annan's reunification plan outside the UN base in Nicosia. UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in Cyprus on Monday that courage was required from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders if their island was to be unified once more after long decades of division.(AFP/File/Stefanos Kouratzis)

Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (L) and Turkish Cypriot ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT

(AFP) - Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (L) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat (R) hold hands with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as they pose for a picture during a joint press conference in Nicosia. Ban said in Cyprus on Monday that courage was required from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders if their island was to be unified once more after long decades of division.(AFP/Stefanos Kouratzis)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (R) shakes hands with Turkish ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT

(AFP) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (R) shakes hands with Turkish Cypriots after passing the Turkish-occupied area of Nicosia at the Ledra Street crossing point. Ban said in Cyprus on Monday that courage was required from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders if their island was to be unified once more after long decades of division.(AFP/Birol Bebek)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) speaks after unveiling ...

(AFP/Pool) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT

(AFP/Pool) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) speaks after unveiling a plaque to inaugurate renovations of crumbling buildings inside the UN controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia. Ban said in Cyprus on Monday that courage was required from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders.(AFP/Pool/Philippos Christou)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) shakes hands with Turkish ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:40 GMT

(AFP) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) shakes hands with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat in Nicosia. Ban said in Cyprus on Monday that courage was required from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders if their island was to be unified once more after long decades of division.(AFP/Birol Bebek)

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon addresses the opening of the ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:04:21 GMT

(AFP) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon addresses the opening of the three-day AU summit in Addis Ababa. African Union heads of state focused on rising tensions in oil-rich, secessionist southern Sudan as they reviewed their response to the continent's many crises and conflicts.(AFP/Simon Maina)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, Cyprus' President ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:44:10 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, Cyprus' President Dimitris Christofias, left, and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat shake hands before their speak to the media at the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, on Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Security escort U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:39:22 GMT

(AP) - Security escort U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, as he arrives at a U.N. compound before meeting with Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias, and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, at the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Ban Ki-moon praised Cyprus' rival leaders Monday for their efforts to reunify the ethnically divided island, expressing confidence that a decades-old deadlock can be broken. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, second left, and his wife ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:02:29 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, second left, and his wife Ban Soon-tae, look out over crumbling buildings inside the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally-recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north in Nicosia, the divided capital of the ethnically -split island, on Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/United Naitions,)

A Turkish Cypriot woman gives carnations to U.N. Secretary-General ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:01:28 GMT

(AP) - A Turkish Cypriot woman gives carnations to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as he walks at Turkish occupied area at the Ledra Street crossing point separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, on Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reacts to the Turkish Cypriots ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:46:38 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reacts to the Turkish Cypriots as he walks at Turkish occupied area at the Ledra Street crossing point separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, on Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, four right, Cyprus' President ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:36:08 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, four right, Cyprus' President Dimitris Christofias, third right, and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, second right, leave a U.N compound after a press conference at the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, on Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (L) walks with Cypriot President ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:28:25 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (L) walks with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (C) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat (R) after a news conference at a U.N. compound of the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus in Nicosia, February 1, 2010. Ban said on Monday leaders of divided Cyprus had pledged to work on a peace deal as soon as possible to end decades of estrangement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon watches as Cypriot President ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:22:48 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon watches as Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (2nd L) shakes hands with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat (R) after a news conference at a U.N. compound of the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus in Nicosia, February 1, 2010. Ban said on Monday leaders of divided Cyprus had pledged to work on a peace deal as soon as possible to end decades of estrangement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon gestures between Cypriot ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:20:36 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon gestures between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (L) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat (R) during a news conference at a U.N. compound of the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus in Nicosia, February 1, 2010. Ban said on Monday leaders of divided Cyprus had pledged to work on a peace deal as soon as possible to end decades of estrangement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon stands between Cypriot President ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:17:57 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon stands between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (L) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat (R) during a news conference at a U.N. compound of the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus in Nicosia, February 1, 2010. Ban said on Monday leaders of divided Cyprus had pledged to work on a peace deal as soon as possible to end decades of estrangement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, reacts to the media ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:02:16 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, reacts to the media as Cyprus' President Dimitris Christofias, left, and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat watch, before they speak to the media at the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, Cyprus' President ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:54 GMT

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meets with Turkish Cypriot ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:13:21 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meets with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat in Nicosia February 1, 2010. Ban arrived on Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum into peace talks between the island's estranged Greeks and Turks. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauds during the unveiling ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:12:16 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauds during the unveiling of a plaque to inaugurate additional renovations shoring up crumbling buildings inside the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, February 1, 2010. Ban arrived in ethnically split Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum in slow-moving peace talks, but prospects of a quick breakthrough are slim. REUTERS/Philippos Christou/Pool (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks after unveiling a ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:11:10 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks after unveiling a plaque to inaugurate additional renovations shoring up crumbling buildings inside the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, February 1, 2010. Ban arrived in ethnically split Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum in slow-moving peace talks, but prospects of a quick breakthrough are slim. REUTERS/Philippos Christou/Pool (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks along the U.N. controlled ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:07:36 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks along the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of ethnically split Cyprus, February 1, 2010. Ban arrived in ethnically split Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum in slow-moving peace talks, but prospects of a quick breakthrough are slim. REUTERS/Philippos Christou/Pool (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks along the U.N. controlled ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:06:34 GMT

People walk down Ledra St crossing between the Turkish military-controlled ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:43 GMT

(AFP/File) - People walk down Ledra St crossing between the Turkish military-controlled areas and the Greek side of the divided Cypriot capital Nicosia. UN chief Ban Ki-moon Ban is holding talks in Cyprus in a bid to inject new life into flagging talks to reunify the Mediterranean island after decades of division.(AFP/File/Mona Boshnaq)

A handout picture released by the Cypriot Press and Information ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:43 GMT

(AFP) - A handout picture released by the Cypriot Press and Information Office shows UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias in Nicosia. Ban is holding talks in Cyprus on a mission aimed at trying to inject new life into flagging talks to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island after decades of division.(AFP)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks along the buffer zone ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:43 GMT

(AFP) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walks along the buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia. Ban is holding talks in Cyprus on a mission aimed at trying to inject new life into flagging talks to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island after decades of division.(AFP/Philippos Christou)

Turkish Cypriots chant slogans in protest at the visit by UN ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:43 GMT

(AFP) - Turkish Cypriots chant slogans in protest at the visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. Ban has held talks in Cyprus on a mission aimed at trying to inject new life into flagging talks to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island after decades of division.(AFP/Birol Bebek)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, seen here at a ceremony to ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:45:53 GMT

(AFP) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, seen here at a ceremony to open the renovation of crumbling buildings inside the UN-controlled buffer zone separating the internationally-recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north. Ban is holding talks in Cyprus in a bid to inject new life into flagging talks to reunify the Mediterranean island after decades of division.(AFP/Philippos Christou)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon holds carnations given to ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:03:49 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon holds carnations given to him by Turkish Cypriots, as he walks in the Turkish occupied area at the Ledra Street crossing point separating the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for the open ended talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon greets Turkish Cypriots after ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:46:34 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon greets Turkish Cypriots after passing Ledra Street, which runs across a United Nations-controlled "green line" splitting Nicosia, the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus, Monday February 1, 2010. Ban arrived on Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum into peace talks between the island's estranged Greeks and Turks. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon waves to Turkish Cypriots ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:45:25 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon waves to Turkish Cypriots after passing Ledra Street, which runs across a United Nations-controlled "green line" splitting Nicosia, the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus, Monday February 1, 2010. Ban arrived on Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum into peace talks between the island's estranged Greeks and Turks. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon waves to Turkish Cypriots ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:44:18 GMT

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (2nd R) walks with Turkish ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:43:14 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (2nd R) walks with Turkish Cypriots after passing Ledra Street, which runs across a United Nations-controlled "green line" splitting Nicosia, the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus, Monday February 1, 2010. Ban arrived on Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum into peace talks between the island's estranged Greeks and Turks. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon walks with Turkish Cypriots ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:42:03 GMT

(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon walks with Turkish Cypriots after passing Ledra Street, which runs across a United Nations-controlled "green line" splitting Nicosia, the ethnically-split capital of Cyprus, Monday February 1, 2010. Ban arrived on Cyprus on Sunday to inject momentum into peace talks between the island's estranged Greeks and Turks. REUTERS/Andreas Manolis (CYPRUS - Tags: POLITICS)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks after unveiling a ...

(AP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:35 GMT

(AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks after unveiling a plaque to inaugurate additional renovations shoring up crumbling buildings inside the U.N. controlled buffer zone separating the internationally-recognized Greek Cypriot south from the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of the divided capital of Cyprus, Nicosia on Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Ban's first-ever visit to Cyprus is seen as a personal show of support for talks between the island's Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. (AP Photo/Philippos Christou, Pool)