Jennifer MattsonDecember 20, 2012 17:31

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved plans for an African-led military force to help reunify Mali.

Israeli ambassadors summoned in protest at new settlement plans

Jessica PhelanDecember 3, 2012 10:58

At least three countries have summoned Israel's ambassadors to lodge their protests at plans to build new settler homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Jessica PhelanNovember 30, 2012 09:07

Chatter: Palestine is a state, sort of

Most of the UN says Palestine is a state, with some notable exceptions, Egyptians are none too fond of their draft constitution, and the world loses some mustaches - but gains some others.

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Most of the UN says Palestine is a state, with some notable exceptions, Egyptians are none too fond of their draft constitution, and the world loses some mustaches - but gains some others.

COP18: UN climate change talks open in Qatar

News DeskNovember 26, 2012 13:15

The 18th United Nations climate change conference opened today in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Jessica PhelanNovember 9, 2012 09:10

Chatter: Syria getting a lot worse very fast, warns UN

The UN warns that millions more Syrians will soon need international help, Iran stays silent over US accusations that it shot a Pentagon drone, and Navy SEALs have their knuckles rapped for playing with video games.

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Jessica PhelanOctober 24, 2012 06:20

Chatter: Syria defies expectations, agrees to Eid ceasefire

The Syrian government and rebels promise a truce over the Eid holiday, hostilities flare between Israel and Gaza, and there's something unexpected in Italy's air.

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The Syrian government and rebels promise a truce over the Eid holiday, hostilities flare between Israel and Gaza, and there's something unexpected in Italy's air.

UN to sanction M23 rebels in the eastern Congo

News DeskOctober 20, 2012 06:07

A leaked UN report this week accused Rwanda of commanding the M23 rebellion in the eastern DRC.

Rwanda voted onto UN Security Council, despite fresh allegations of support for DRC rebels

News DeskOctober 19, 2012 07:07

Rwandan President Paul Kagame welcomed the UN Security Council result via his official Twitter account.

Jessica PhelanOctober 4, 2012 07:39

Chatter: Is Syria's war spreading to Turkey?

Tension flares on the Syrian-Turkish border, Mitt Romney wins round one, and Mexico gets an incongruous new landmark.

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Tension flares on the Syrian-Turkish border, Mitt Romney wins round one, and Mexico gets an incongruous new landmark.

Syria, in UN speech, shirks responsibility for violence, accuses UN states of 'supporting terrorism' (VIDEO)

Lizzy TomeiOctober 1, 2012 13:16

Syria's foreign minister addressed the United Nations General Assembly Monday morning, blaming armed groups and "the colonial hegemonic tendencies of some countries" for the miseries of his people.