Jessica PhelanJune 12, 2012 06:48

Chatter: Syrian children 'used as human shields'

Syria is accused of committing atrocities against children, Russia braces for protests, and it's official: a dingo really did take the baby.

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Syria is accused of committing atrocities against children, Russia braces for protests, and it's official: a dingo really did take the baby.

Ivory Coast: 7 UN peacekeepers killed in ambush

News DeskJune 9, 2012 08:10

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was "saddened and outraged" by the ambush, the deadliest attack on peacekeepers in Ivory Coast in years.

Syria massacre: UN makes second attempt to reach Qubair village

News DeskJune 8, 2012 08:13

"How many more times have we to condemn them and how many ways must we say we are outraged?" asked Ban Ki-moon.

Jessica PhelanJune 8, 2012 06:45

Chatter: UN tries to reach Syrian 'massacre' village

UN observers brave gunfire to attempt to investigate reports of another Syrian massacre, Al Qaeda in Yemen wants you, and the Euro 2012 soccer championship kicks off - under the shadow of alleged racism.

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Syria in danger of 'full-fledged conflict,' says UN's Navi Pillay

Jessica PhelanJune 1, 2012 10:42

"The situation in Syria might descend into a full-fledged conflict and the future of the country, as well as the region as a whole could be in grave danger," Navi Pillay says.

Jessica PhelanJune 1, 2012 06:51

Chatter: UN meets on Syria crisis

The UN's highest human rights body discusses atrocities in Syria, John Edwards walks free, and Brazilian lawmakers dispose of some decidedly frilly evidence.

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The UN's highest human rights body discusses atrocities in Syria, John Edwards walks free, and Brazilian lawmakers dispose of some decidedly frilly evidence.

News DeskMay 30, 2012 04:36

Mugabe asked to be UN 'tourism leader'

Despite being subject to a travel ban, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been appointed a "leader for tourism" by the UN's tourism organization.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers a speech at a rally to mark the country's 32nd independence anniversary on April 18, 2012 in Harare. (Jekesai Njikizana /AFP/Getty Images)

Despite being subject to a travel ban, Mugabe has been appointed a "leader for tourism" by the UN's tourism organization.

Houla massacre victims 'summarily executed,' says UN

News DeskMay 29, 2012 07:29

"At this point it looks like entire families were shot in their houses," said a UN spokesman.

Houla massacre: UN condemns Syria government

News DeskMay 28, 2012 09:30

UN observers said they saw at least 108 bodies in Houla, near Homs. Forty-nine of those were children less than 10 years old.

Jessica PhelanMay 28, 2012 07:04

Chatter: Outrage at Syria's Houla massacre

The UN condemns the massacre of more than 100 people in Syria, Tropical Storm Beryl makes landfall, and one Colorado man receives an unexpected diagnosis.

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The UN condemns the massacre of more than 100 people in Syria, Tropical Storm Beryl makes landfall, and one Colorado man receives an unexpected diagnosis.