Tag: UNITED NATIONS

UN secretary-general says statehood for the Palestinians “is a right, not a reward"

UN secretary-general says statehood for the Palestinians “is a right, not a reward"

Nations meet at UN to push for 2 states, with more expected to defy Israel and recognize Palestine

As the Gaza war rages on, France and Saudi Arabia are chairing a high-profile meeting at the United…

As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders begin convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the…

US Senate confirms former Trump security adviser Waltz as ambassador to UN

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Waltz,…

UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa

By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to allow Palestinian President…

Civilians on the front line in Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war, UN warns

Civilians are bearing the brunt as Sudan‘s vicious civil war extends and intensifies, the United Nations has warned.The…

Russia appeals global aviation agency’s decision blaming it for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has filed an appeal to the top United Nations' court challenging the International Civil…

UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions ahead of deadline

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution Friday on whether…

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

The United States vetoed a crucial United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel…

VT Congressional members say Israel’s actions are genocide

Vermont’s congressional leaders said Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza for the first time in public on…

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution but another US veto expected

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution Thursday that would…

Poll shows huge support for global cooperation, but failing grades for UN, others

By Andrea ShalalNEW YORK (Reuters) -A new poll of over 36,300 people worldwide showed huge support for more…