Pope Francis 10 hours ago Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, urged the organization to issue a moratorium on autonomous lethal weapons.
Kim Jong Un 14 hours ago Activists join US, NYC officials in effort to name street outside North Korea's UN office after Otto Warmbier A North Korean defector and human rights activist will address a Manhattan Community Board Six meeting this week to urge the naming of the street in front of the North Korean mission to the UN after Otto Warmbier.
Illinois 2 days ago Dolton, Illinois mayor's former assistant turns on her over 'unethical and predatory behavior' Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing fresh allegations of lavish spending with her former assistant releasing a statement accusing her of manipulating employees, vendors and residents.
UNITED NATIONS 3 days ago Israel's new ambassador issues stark warning to UN over Hezbollah, Iran inaction Danny Danon previously held the role of Israeli Permanent Representative of the United Nations between 2015 and 2020, and he resumes the role at a very delicate time for his country.
Venezuelan Political Crisis 5 days ago Venezuelan official decries 'grave lack of transparency and veracity' in election results Venezuelan electoral official Juan Carlos Delpino denounced Monday the "grave lack of transparency and veracity" in the results of last month's election.
Afghanistan 5 days ago Taliban rebukes UN concerns over laws banning women's faces, voices in public The Taliban rejected Monday criticism levied by the U.N. against their government over new laws barring women from speaking and showing their bare faces in public.
OPINION August 24 Venezuelans will keep fighting for democracy. They have no choice Venezuelans proved the strength of democracy and defeated socialist dictator Maduro in the election. But the fight isn't over and they need to keep going to get their country back.
Afghanistan August 22 Taliban government issues public ban on women's voices, bare faces The Taliban-run Afghan government has issued a public ban on women's voices and bare faces under so-called "vice and virtue" legislation.
UNITED NATIONS August 21 UK looks to treat misogyny as extremist violence, raising free speech crackdown concerns The British Home Office will review the conditions and pipelines that lead people with extreme views to actually take action, examining Islamists and far-right violence as well.
Illinois August 16 State funds to Dolton cut as embattled 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard tries to reinstate indicted police chief Some state funds to Dolton, Illinois, have been stopped over the town's alleged failure to submit financial records, where controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been accused of excessive spending.