United Nations
North Korea ICBM Report Suggests Pyongyang Can Hit U.S. Homeland With Nukes
The U.N. report said North Korea can likely already mount nuclear warheads on its ICBMs, putting the entire U.S. in range.
U.S. Leaders Must Stand Against Turkey's Atrocities in Northern Syria
The U.S. must pressure Turkey to get out of Syria.
U.N. Warns America Against 'Excessive Force'
The United Nations, on Friday, urged America to avoid using excessive force against protesters and journalists, following a viral video that shows volunteer medics being shoved to the ground by police officers in Portland, Oregon.
China's Torture of the Uyghurs Will Usher in More Islamist Terrorism
Yet another reason to be horrified by the Chinese Communist Party's treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
'Unalienable Rights' Made America Great
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is right to defend the rich tradition of natural human rights.
Why China Picked Amnesty's Ex-Chief as U.N. Free Speech Monitor
A human rights champion might seem like an unlikely candidate for China to endorse—but Irene Khan's record suggests Beijing would have little to fear.
Russia, China Blocking Syria Aid Is 'Stain on Humanity' Says UN Ambassador
Kelly Craft, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., tells Newsweek she has taken personally the Russia and China vetoes of a Security Council resolution that would have extended humanitarian access into Syria.
Fauci 'Cautiously Optimistic' of COVID-19 Vaccine by 2021
Currently, there are around 20 candidate COVID-19 vaccines in various states of clinical trials, with about 140 in pre-clinical development.
Walking the Walk on WHO Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the WHO does not mean abdication of international obligations.
Post-COVID, Let's Leverage International Organizations to Slow Down China
The U.S. must combat Beijing's attempted takeover of leading international organizations.
U.N. Expert Brands Soleimani Strike Illegal, Iran Demands U.S. Compensation
Agnes Callamard, the U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, said the U.S. had failed to provide evidence to support the need for the January drone strike.
Iran Celebrates U.S. 'Defeat' in U.N. Arms Embargo Push
The Trump administration is pushing for an extension to an existing arms embargo on Tehran which expires in October.
IAEA Board Resolution Criticizing Iran Is Only the First Step
All options must be on the table to counter the rogue Iranian regime.
Huge Lightning 'Megaflash' in Brazil Breaks Record for Longest Strike
The distance the flash traveled is equivalent to the distance between Boston and Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Is Right to Push to Extend the U.N. Arms Embargo on Iran
The international community must bring the full force of law against the terrorist Iranian regime.
U.N. North Korea Expert Urges Security Council to Reconsider Sanctions
The special rapporteur also said there were reports of families in the country starving as some were eating just two meals a day.
George Floyd's Lawyer Asks United Nations to Intervene in Case
"The United States of America has a long pattern and practice of depriving Black citizens of the fundamental human right to life," attorney Ben Crump said.
The Ending of Iran Nuclear Deal Sanction Waivers
President Trump has brought to an end sanction waivers from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
The Lesson from COVID-19 is that We Need More, Not Less, Global Cooperation
Shutting down borders and cities, hoarding medical supplies, every man for himself: that is not the answer.
U.N. Condemns George Floyd Killing, Urges 'Serious Action' Be Taken in U.S.
"Procedures must change, prevention systems must be put in place, and above all police officers who resort to excessive use of force should be charged and convicted for the crimes committed," U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said.
How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO Landscape
The need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
The United States Stands for Life Against the United Nations
USAID requests that the U.N. remove abortion from its coronavirus response plan.
Coronavirus Pandemic Could Cause 'Major Mental Health Crisis,' U.N. Says
"Many people are distressed due to the immediate health impacts of the virus and the consequences of physical isolation," the U.N. brief says.
The United Nations is Using Coronavirus Funding to Promote Abortion
U.N. is funding abortion via coronavirus money
COVID-19 Has Unleashed 'Tsunami of Hate and Scaremongering': U.N. Chief
"As we combat the pandemic, we have a duty to protect people, end stigma and prevent violence. Let's defeat hate speech and COVID-19 together," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Domestic Violence Expected to Increase if Coronavirus Lockdowns Persist
"Projections show that if violence increases by 20 percent during periods of lockdown, there would be an additional 15 million cases of intimate partner violence in 2020 for an average lockdown of a duration of 3 months," the report states, and adding data for six months, nine months and one year.
World Book Day: Free Books and Events to Help Celebrate at Home
Curl up with a coffee and dig into a good book.
World at Risk of 'Multiple Famines of Biblical Proportions' Amid COVID-19
Millions of civilians living in conflict-scarred nations face being pushed to the brink of starvation," said the executive director of the World Food Programme.
U.N. Secretary-General: Climate Devastation Will Surpass Pandemic's Effects
António Guterres urged governments to capitalize on their pandemic recovery efforts by incorporating efforts to address climate change.

