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007 actor named global advocate

Daniel Craig, who won international acclaim playing James Bond, received a special mission on Tuesday when Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed the actor as the first UN global advocate for the elimination of mines and explosive hazards. In a ceremony at UN headquarters, Ban thanked Craig for his commitment to support the UN's vision for a world free from the threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war. "Along with moviegoers worldwide, I have been on the edge of my seat watching Mr Craig, as James Bond, defuse ticking time bombs with seconds to spare," Ban said. "I am even more excited that Mr Craig has agreed to use his star power to draw attention to the noble causes of mine destruction and mine awareness."