UN Secretary-General Selection Process 2016 Goes Public Amid Peacekeeping, Corruption Scandals
For the first time in United Nations history, candidates for secretary-general are publicly presenting their visions and taking questions from the public.
IMF Likely To Trim 2016 Global Growth Forecast As Headwinds Persist
The International Monetary Fund, led by Christine Lagarde, forecast a “gradual” global growth of 3.4 percent for 2016 — a projection that is likely to be trimmed.
Europe Refugee Crisis: Germany Sees Over 60 Percent Drop In Asylum Applications Following Balkan Border Closures
Although the number of people applying for asylum in Germany has fallen by over 60 percent, officials worry new routes into Europe could sprout.
United Nations Audit Identifies Serious Lapses Linked To Alleged Bribery
The report gave the United Nations an overall grade of “partially satisfactory” in the March 22 report, noting “important deficiencies” in the way the U.N. interacted with NGOs.
-
Europe Refugee Crisis: Belgians Want Refugees To Sign ‘Newcomer’s Statement’ Promising To Report Terrorist Acts
-
In Libya, Gunmen Take Over Tripoli TV Channel Al-Nabaa, Cut Broadcasts, Threaten Journalists
-
As A Big UN Drug Policy Summit Draws Near, Will Marijuana Activists Become Global Drug Reformers?
-
Europe Refugee Crisis: Syrians Must Learn German Or Lose Residency Under Proposed Integration Law
More news
UN Human Rights Council To Vote On Resolution To Create Database Of Israeli Settlement-Linked Firms
The resolution, which the U.N. Human Rights Council was to consider Thursday, is opposed by Israel, the U.S. and Britain.
Muslims To Blame For Brussels Terror Attacks? UN Warns Against Refugee Backlash Amid Islamophobia Debate
Refugees held signs in Greece Tuesday apologizing for the terror attacks in Belgium's capital.
Syrian Refugees In Canada: More Than 26,000 Resettled While US Lags
While Canada has accepted more than 26,000 refugees from the war-torn country, the United States has accepted fewer than 1,000.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles, Testing UN Resolution
U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Washington would review the incident and, if it is confirmed, raise it in the U.N. Security Council.
International Women’s Day 2016: Events, Marches, Celebrations In New York, Delhi, London And Beyond
The day honors women’s achievements and raises awareness about the many challenges left for women to overcome.
Syria Humanitarian Crisis: Amid Shaky Ceasefire, Clashes And Sieges Persist
Although violence has dwindled with the cessation of hostilities, shelling and clashes continue around Aleppo and the Turkish border.
IMF Projects India To Grow At 7.5 Percent In 2016, Recommends Banking, Tax Reforms
A collapse in oil prices and relatively low exposure to global financial turbulence should drive India’s economic growth the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.
Libya War Update: Foreign Military Intervention Will Worsen Humanitarian Crisis, UN Envoy Warns
The country has been ravaged by years of war, but a high-level UN official has said foreign interference will only exacerbate a humanitarian crisis.
World Wildlife Day 2016: 15 Ways To Save Earth’s Animals And Plants [PHOTOS]
Here are 15 easy ways you can help save Earth’s plants and animals on World Wildlife Day or any day.
UN Delays Vote On Tough New North Korea Sanctions At Russia’s Request
The expanded sanctions would require inspections of all cargo going to and from North Korea and blacklisting North Koreans active in Syria, Iran and Vietnam.
Is The UN Doing a Good Job? Americans Rate United Nations At Highest Level On Problem-Solving Since Iraq War
U.S. citizens gave the United Nations a poor report card this year when it comes to solving international problems.
Syria Crisis Update: Thousands May Have Starved To Death In Besieged Areas, UN Human Rights Chief Says
Nearly half a million people are estimated to be trapped in besieged towns and villages in Syria.
North Korea Sanctions Update: New Restrictions Include Harshest Measures Yet On Kim Jong Un's Regime
The draft bill, set to be voted on by the U.N. Security Council this weekend, comes following recent weapons tests by North Korea.
Europe Refugee Crisis: Greece And Austria Continue Feud As Over 120,000 Refugees Arrive In EU
The dispute between Greece and Austria widens as European leaders prepare to meet March 7 to discuss the refugee crisis with Turkey.
War Crimes In Libya? All Sides Guilty Of Killings, Torture, Abuse With ‘Complete Impunity,’ UN Report Says
The damning U.N. report details horrific findings of unlawful killings, torture and other human rights abuses committed by all sides in war-torn Libya.
Europe Refugee Crisis In Germany: Berlin ‘Losing Sight Of Human Rights,’ New Report Finds
With refugee arrival numbers to Italy and Greece topping 100,000, Germany has started to send Afghani asylum seekers back home.
Obama Administration Secretly Approached North Korea About Diplomatic Talks Days Before Its Latest Nuclear Test: WSJ
The U.S. was prepared to abandon its demand that North Korea reduce its nuclear arsenal before the beginning of talks that could have formally concluded the Korean War.
Russia Calls For Syria's Sovereignty To Be Respected As Hopes For Peace Talks Fade
As Turkey intensified its cross-border shelling, Russia proposed a U.N. resolution calling for plans for ground invasions to be abandoned.
Senior Russian Diplomat Tells Assad To Step Back Into Line
A senior Russian diplomat has warned Syrian President Bashar Assad that Moscow expects loyalty from Damascus in return for political and military support.
North Korea Crimes Against Humanity? Kim Jong Un Should Be Investigated, UN Official Says
Murder, abduction, enslavement, rape and starvation are among the allegations against Kim Jong Un.
Who Was Boutros Boutros-Ghali? 5 Quotes And A ‘Seinfeld’ Reference To Honor Former UN Secretary General
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, an Egyptian diplomat who was the first African and Arab to hold the position, served during a period rife with conflict.
South Korean President Says North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Could Lead To ‘Regime Collapse’
President Park Geun-hye warned early Tuesday that a continuation of North Korea's recent actions will only speed "regime collapse."
Pages
- Promoted in China
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Editor's pick
-
Xi's Vietnam Trip Aiming To 'Screw' US, Says Trump
-
Trump Says Would 'Love' To Send US Citizens To El Salvador Jail
-
Blue Origin Makes Space History With First All-Female Crew, But Faces Celebrity Glam Backlash
-
FDA Alert: Fake Ozempic Found In US Drug Supply Chain
-
Are CT Scans Causing Cancer? Startling Discovery Links Them To 100,000 Cases Annually In The US
-
US Retail Sales Climb 1.4% In March, Fueled By Auto Buys
