UN Rights Chief Says Israeli Annexation Plan ‘Disastrous’
The warning of the U.N. high commissioner for human rights added to the growing chorus of international voices.
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UN: Live Animal Markets Shouldn’t be Closed Despite Virus
It does not recommend that such live markets be shut down globally.
UN Chief Urges Immediate Global Cease-Fire to Fight COVID-19
He said it’s time to silence guns, stop artillery, end airstrikes and create corridors for life-saving aid.
US and Iran Eye Diplomatic Defrosting at UN
The presidents of America and Iran may meet briefly next week for the first time in what would be a symbolic but significant step toward easing their countries' tense relationship.
N Syria Team Says Vehicle Shot at By Snipers
A U.N. spokesman says a vehicle belonging to a team investigating the Syrian regime's alleged use of chemical weapons has been "deliberately shot at multiple times" by unidentified snipers in Damascus.
Enzi and Others Want OMB to Give Accounting of UN Contributions
Every year, the federal government gives billions of dollars to the United Nations (UN) without having a full accounting of the contributions to the international body. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, and others recently in an effort to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to annually report contributions to the UN from every federal agency, including
UN Says 2012 Was 9th Hottest Year Since 1850
The World Meteorological Organization says last year was the ninth-warmest since record-keeping began in 1850, despite the cooling effect of the weather pattern called La Nina.
Enzi, Barrasso Join in Concerns About UN Treaty
Wyoming Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso have joined with other U.S. senators is expressing concern about the UN Arms Trade Treaty.