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Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Says October War Games With US The Last One

Speaking during an official visit to Vietnam, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte also ruled out the joint navy patrol between the two countries in the South China Sea.

Syria Conflict: Aleppo Bombings Leave Over 90 Kids Dead, UN Chief Says City Worse Than ‘Slaughterhouse’

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the continuous bombings targeting hospitals “war crimes,” and remarked that the Syrian city had become worse than a “slaughterhouse.”

Obesity Threat: Poor-Quality Diet Puts 3 Billion People At Risk, Global Panel Report Says

Unless there are changes in policies, nearly a third of the projected world population by 2030 would be either overweight or obese, according to a Global Panel report.

Syria Conflict: Airstrike Kills More Aid Workers As UN Announces It Will Resume Relief Services

The attack that left five medics, two nurses and two ambulance drivers dead, took place shortly after they had arrived in Syria’s Khan Touman town near Aleppo.

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UN General Assembly Summit Hopes To Tackle Refugee Crisis

The United Nations called Monday’s General Assembly summit “a watershed moment” and the first-ever high-level meeting to address “large movements of refugees and migrants.”

Syria Conflict: US, Russia Announce Ceasefire, New Military Partnership To Tackle ISIS

Russia and the U.S. announced an agreement on the Syrian war that calls for a nationwide ceasefire starting sundown Monday.

Who Else Has President Duterte Sworn At? Other Insults From The ‘Trump Of The East’

President Barack Obama was the latest addition to the ever growing list of high-profile people Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has insulted.

Manuel Valls Breasts Comment Sparks Controversy; Marianne Symbol Is More French Than Headscarves

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stated that bare breasts were more French than a headscarf.

War With North Korea? South Korean Military Orders Full Combat Readiness

Amid tension and aggression from North Korea, South Korea's military is getting combat ready.

Will A Woman Lead The United Nations After Ban Ki-Moon's Comment? 5 Possible Females To Head UN

Meet the five women who are running to become the United Nations' first-ever female secretary-general.

Refugee Crisis: UN Members Reject Concrete Resettlement Target Ahead Of Key September Summit

The outcome document, which the negotiators failed to agree upon, called for the resettlement of 10 percent of the world’s refugees to developed nations annually.

A U.S. patrol officer near to the Mexican border.

Immigration Reform 2016: US, Mexico To Pursue Asylum Changes To Combat Central American Border Crisis

At a United Nations meeting, the two countries looked to handle high levels of asylum seekers.

South Sudan Violence Leaves Hundreds Dead, UN Calls For Peace As Fighting Continues

Fighting between two factions resumed Sunday in the capital Juba, a day after the world’s youngest nation celebrated its fifth Independence Day.

South Sudan Violence: At Least 272 Dead In Clashes As Country Marks Fifth Anniversary

Violence erupted Thursday near the presidential compound in capital Juba and continued through the week as the young country marks its fifth anniversary.

Syria Conflict: UN Accused Of Taking Sides In War, Complying With Assad Government

A report by a pro-opposition advocacy group alleged that the U.N. was losing its impartiality and directing most of its aid to government-controlled territories.

US Urges UN Members To Protect LGBT Rights Post Orlando Massacre

Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations David Pressman urged the 193 member countries to not only condemn the Orlando shooting but also protect their LGBT communities.

European Refugee Crisis: Child Detention ‘Worrying,’ UN Human Rights Chief Says

The U.N. human rights chief said “well-functioning migration governance systems” are needed to assess requests for international protections.

UN Sec Gen Touted As Leading Choice For South Korean Presidency, Says Survey

The current United Nations Secretary General remained ahead of other hopefuls in the race for next year’s South Korean presidential elections, according to a survey.

Syria Conflict: Besieged Town Of Daraya Bombed After Receiving First Food Aid In Four Years

Barrel bombs were dropped on the Syrian suburb of Daraya after it received its first food aid drop in four years, according to the local council.

UN’s Ban Ki-Moon Removes Saudis From Blacklist After Threats Of Blocking Funds

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he has decided to temporarily remove the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen from a U.N. blacklist for violating child rights.

Syria Conflict: US Expresses Disappointment In Russia’s Inaction Over Humanitarian Aid

The U.S. Department of State said Russia has taken no “demonstrable steps” to support efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged towns in the war-torn country.

Syria’s Assad Vows To Take Back ‘Every Inch’ Of The Country

Syrian President Bashar Assad said he will take back “every inch” of the country from his foes, in the first major address since peace talks broke down.