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UN demands end to Israeli settlements in new resolution as US abstains
The UN Security Council passed the resolution urging an end to illegal Israeli settlements.
William Watkinson Dec 23, 2016
War crimes and human rights abuses in Syria to be probed by new UN-approved body
The Security Council also approved providing aid for another year.
Brendan Cole Dec 22, 2016
UN urges Philippines to investigate Duterte's claim that he personally murdered three people
President has claimed he used to roam streets and kill criminals as part of his 'war on drugs'.
Tareq Haddad Dec 21, 2016
Genocide is about to begin in South Sudan unless immediate action is taken, UN head warns
Ban Ki-moon urged the Security Council to impose an arms embargo in the country amid fears of rising violence.
Divya Kishore Dec 20, 2016
Civilians in Mosul face hunger and basic service shortages even in liberated areas
The delivery of aid is irregular, and dependent on security conditions.
Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 19, 2016
UK puts billions of pounds in obscure World Bank trust funds to meet foreign aid target
World Bank charged at least £241m in admin fees over past 5 years.
Rachel Middleton Dec 19, 2016
Evacuations resume from Aleppo as United Nations agree to vote on deploying observers
The evacuation plan was threatened after buses were attacked by militants.
Brendan Cole Dec 19, 2016
New ceasefire scheduled in Aleppo as UN dubs regime attacks probable 'war crimes'
Thousands of civilians remain trapped in decimated city as Assad forces seize control.
Mark Piggott Dec 14, 2016
Aleppo battle is over and deal reached to evacuate civilians and rebels says Russian UN envoy
Vitaly Churkin told the UN the Syrian government is now in control of the east of the city.
Tom Porter Dec 13, 2016
Philippines President Duterte's allies file criminal case against Senator Leila de Lima
The development is the latest against the senator since she led an inquiry into the alleged extrajudicial killings.
Divya Kishore Dec 13, 2016
Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres sworn in as new UN secretary-general
Guterres will take over from South Korea's Ban Ki-moon on 1 January.
Divya Kishore Dec 13, 2016
Here are 10 things you need to know about Human Rights Day
Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.
Dec 10, 2016
UN appeals to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to visit disturbed Rakhine state amid clashes
Myanmar must strengthen efforts to diffuse tension, says UN Special Adviser.
Divya Kishore Dec 09, 2016
Humanitarian situation worsens for displaced Iraqis as winter months approach
The UN is preparing for a worst-case scenario in which more than a million people are made homeless and food shortages set in.
Alex Wheeler Dec 01, 2016
Battle for Mosul: Isis killing civilians who refuse to let snipers use their homes
UN says it has evidence Isis dishing out brutal punishments to civilians who reject their demands.
William Watkinson Nov 29, 2016
Palestinian teacher opens London Stock Exchange on UN Day of Solidarity
Hanan Al Hroub received the prize in March 2016 for her work in educating traumatised children in Palestine.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 29, 2016
Relentless airstrikes on Aleppo displace 16,000 people as civilian casualties grow
A UN official called on all parties involved in the conflict to 'restore basic humanity in Syria'.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 29, 2016
UN: Violence against women obstacle to sustainable global development
Ban Ki-Moon celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Lucy Pasha-Robinson Nov 26, 2016
Snowden's NSA files: America has been spying on the EU, UN, World Bank and IMF
Court orders were obtained to spy on countries around the world, files show.
Jason Murdock Nov 17, 2016
Heavy airstrikes hit eastern Aleppo for the first time in weeks
Aleppo residents say there had not been this kind of bombing in at least 15 days.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 15, 2016
UN reveals Islamic State hanged 40 people in Mosul and used chemical weapons
UN urged Iraqi government to restore rule of law as soon as possible to prevent revenge attacks.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 11, 2016
The UN warns food supplies are running out in Aleppo ahead of a 'killer' winter
The besieged eastern city of Aleppo last received humanitarian supplies at the beginning of July.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 11, 2016
Maria Sharapova to resume duties as UN goodwill ambassador on expiry of ban
Sharapova has been excluded from the Women's Tennis Association rankings.
Arjun Devgan Nov 11, 2016
Paris was not enough – what we need to do to limit warming to 1.5C
We must cut another 25% carbon emissions globally on top of Paris pledges, says UN report.
Martha Henriques Nov 03, 2016
Assange claims 'crazed' US forces tried to hack WikiLeaks and brand him a paedophile
"They started attacking our servers with DDoS and attempted hacking attacks."
Jason Murdock Oct 28, 2016
Iraqi troops in Mosul 'took tents and water from refugees they pledged to liberate'
One refugee claimed families were thrown out of their tents while they were still in them.
Tareq Haddad Oct 23, 2016
Gal Gadot on why Wonder Woman is a positive role model amid UN row
The fact that the DC Comics character will be made a UN ambassador this Friday has been met with some criticism.
Amy West Oct 18, 2016
Russian and Syrian forces suspend air strikes on Aleppo ahead of Thursday's humanitarian pause
Russian Defence Minister announced break in air strikes on Aleppo ahead of humanitarian pause on 20 October.
Sofia Lotto Persio Oct 18, 2016
Women discriminated against in UN top job race says lobby group amid calls for greater equality
UN observer Jean Krasno calls on new Secretary General Antonio Guterres to appoint women in top roles.
Brendan Cole Oct 14, 2016
Why 'Asgardia' is more likely to be a pie in the sky than the world's first space nation
Boundaries and regulations are necessary to nations - why should 'astropolitics' be any different?
Monica Grady Oct 13, 2016
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