February 14, 2017 UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning North Korea's ballistic missile launches and warning of "further significant measures" if Pyongyang doesn't stop nuclear and missile testing.
February 12, 2017 Japan, US condemn North Korea's missile launch over the Sea of Japan The United States and Japan held a joint press conference on Saturday night following reports that North Korea fired a ballistic missile in what would be its first such test of the year.
February 2, 2017 Haley slams Russian actions in Ukraine in first UN Security Council speech U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley condemned what she called Russia's "aggressive actions" in eastern Ukraine Thursday, as fighting between government troops and Moscow-backed separatist rebels continued for a fifth day.
January 31, 2017 UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Iran missile test The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday, at the request of the United States, to discuss Iran’s latest ballistic missile test.
January 12, 2017 UN Security Council set to tighten screws on North Korea - with China's help The world is looking to clamp down on North Korea and, this time, China appears to be on board.
December 31, 2016 Sporadic fighting mars second day of Syria cease-fire Parts of Syria saw continued fighting Saturday, on the second day of a nationwide cease-fire intended to pave the way for peace talks between the government and the opposition in the new year.
December 28, 2016 Netanyahu slams Kerry's speech defending UN vote as 'unbalanced' Israel fired back at Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasting Kerry’s lengthy televised rebuke of the Middle Eastern democracy.
December 27, 2016 UN resolution is one of dozens of rebukes against Israel in 2016 The latest United Nations Security Council vote, which is not just about Israeli settlements but also challenges Israel’s claim to parts of the Old City of Jerusalem among other sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslim, is just one of dozens of anti-Israel measures passed by the world body in 2016.
December 27, 2016 Trump calls UN club for people to 'have a good time' President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at the United Nations on Monday days after the Security Council voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
December 27, 2016 Israel suggests US should consider cutting funds to UN after Security Council vote Israel's ambassador to the United States on Monday slammed the United Nations Security Council's adoption of a resolution opposing Jewish settlements in occupied territory, suggesting the incoming Trump administration and Congress should take a close look at how much money the US hands over to the UN.
