New York - The comprehensive peace agreement between the Sudanese government and southern Sudan would unravel unless the two sides take steps to implement it, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday in an progress report.

The 2005 agreement ended a decades-long civil war between the Muslim-led Khartoum government and Christian groups in the south, with the inclusion of southern leaders in the Khartoum government. But key benchmarks in the deal remain unfulfilled, including north- south border demarcation, disarmament and census.

New York, Feb 4 : Hugh Hefner's ex-ladylove Kendra Wilkinson has reportedly landed a reality show of her own.

According to reports, E! is considering replacing "Girls Next Door" stars - and Hugh Hefner exes - Wilkinson, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt with his new loves, Crystal Harris, 22, and Karissa and Kristina Shannon, 19.

But Wilkinson' show, titled `Kendra' will follow the 23-year-old''s transition to life outside the Mansion, according to a press release, reports The New York Daily News.

The eight episode series will focus on Wilkinson's life with her fiance, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett, and the couple''s first go at cohabitation before their June nuptials.

New York, Feb 4 : Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps is likely to face criminal charges after being photographed with a marijuana pipe.

The pics published in Britain''s News of the World, showing the eight times Olympic gold medallist using a bong, were taken in November at a University of South Carolina house party.

The sheriff''s department in the South Carolina town may file charges against the 23-year-old swimmer.

New York  - Japan gifted Seiko clocks to each of the UN Security Council members to ensure punctuality at meetings, a demand that has eluded the organization responsible for peace and security around the world.

As Ambassador Yukio Takasu on Tuesday handed the clocks to his 14 colleagues on the council, he assured them that the aim was not to promote Japanese products. The popular Seiko watches and clocks are appreciated for their accuracy and the name Seiko means precision and success.

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New York  - The UN Security Council on Tuesday praised the successful holding of provisional elections in Iraq, which UN officials said was professionally organized and took place without violence.

The 15-nation council discussed the elections that took place over the weekend and issued a statement congratulating both the Iraqi people and the government. Tens of thousands of monitors, both local and international, were deployed to witness the democratic process.