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UN declares renewed war on peacekeeping sex abuse as the number of victims rises

March 10, 2017

UN declares renewed war on peacekeeping sex abuse as the number of victims rises

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres –-just like his predecessor Ban Ki-moon-- is launching all-out war against sexual exploitation and abuse “in all its forms,” especially on U.N peacekeeping and political missions.

Iran tests another mid-range ballistic missile in breach of UN resolutions

January 12, 2017

Iran tests another mid-range ballistic missile in breach of UN resolutions

Iran has carried out a new medium range ballistic missile test in breach of two UN Security Council resolutions, according to a senior US official tells Fox News.

Portuguese ex-PM elected next UN secretary-general

October 13, 2016

Portuguese ex-PM elected next UN secretary-general

The 193 United Nations member states of the General Assembly on Thursday elected Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres as the next secretary-general of the UN.

Soros to commit $500M to help refugees and migrants

September 21, 2016

Soros to commit $500M to help refugees and migrants

Billionaire George Soros is pledging to invest up to $500 million in startups, established companies, "social impact initiatives," and businesses started by refugees and migrants.

Former UN General Assembly chief dies amid bribery case

June 22, 2016

Former UN General Assembly chief dies amid bribery case

Former U.N. General Assembly President John Ashe of the twin-island Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda has died in the United States as he was facing criminal charges in a bribery case. He was 61.

Netanyahu decries Iran's Rouhani as 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

December 20, 2015

Netanyahu decries Iran's Rouhani as 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the world community not to be fooled by the new Iranian president's conciliatory words, using a U.N. address to decry him as a "wolf in sheep's clothing."

Nuclear Power Play? Iran signals interest in trade-off for ISIS help

December 20, 2015

Nuclear Power Play? Iran signals interest in trade-off for ISIS help

The Iranian government appears to be steadily leveraging the Islamic State crisis by dangling the possibility of cooperation against the terror group in exchange for a favorable deal on its nuclear program -- despite the Obama administration's insistence that the issues are not linked.

Rouhani ties Iran cooperation on Mideast violence to nuke deal

December 20, 2015

Rouhani ties Iran cooperation on Mideast violence to nuke deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday sought to leverage the crisis in the Middle East to ease sanctions on his country as part of nuclear talks, suggesting during a United Nations address that security cooperation between Iran and other nations could only occur if they struck a favorable nuclear deal.

India's Modi looks to big US welcome, mended ties

December 20, 2015

India's Modi looks to big US welcome, mended ties

When India's prime minister visits the United States this week, he'll see a welcome normally reserved for rock stars -- a sold-out appearance at Madison Square Garden. It's a stunning rise for a former tea seller who rose to the country's top job and was once denied a U.S. visa.

Obama urges international cooperation in confronting ISIS, vows to defeat 'network of death'

December 20, 2015

Obama urges international cooperation in confronting ISIS, vows to defeat 'network of death'

President Obama, assuming again the role of war-time president, used a United Nations address on Wednesday to urge broad international support in confronting the Islamic State and other terror groups -- while repeating his 2009 pledge that the U.S. is not "at war with Islam."