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UNITED NATIONS November 21, 2023

United Nations chief slammed as Gaza death comparison fact-checked by social media: 'lost any moral standing'

The United Nations has stood by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry's reported deaths count, arguing that such reports have stood up to scrutiny in past conflicts.

Israel November 19, 2023

United Nations slammed for silence over Hamas rapes, mutilation and murder of Israeli women, critics say

Despite documented evidence of systematic rape and gender-based crimes committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women on Oct. 7, critics say U.N. Women refuses to acknowledge the victims

LIFESTYLE November 17, 2023

On this day in history, November 17, 1871, National Rifle Association founded by Civil War veteran officers

The National Rifle Association, which has some 5.5 million members in the U.S., was chartered in New York City on Nov. 17, 1871, by veteran Union officers of the Civil War.

Asia November 16, 2023

Canada, 5 European countries look to join genocide case against Burma

Canada is attempting, alongside five Western European countries, to join an International Court of Justice case against Burma for its globally-condemned treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

Belarus November 16, 2023

Belarusian political prisoner begins hunger strike in protest of Lukashenko regime

Belarusian human rights activist Aliaksandar Vaitseshyk reportedly began a hunger strike in prison Thursday to protest the Eastern European nation's authoritarian government.

UNITED NATIONS November 16, 2023

UN official causes uproar over claim that Israel doesn't have right to defend itself against Hamas terrorists

The U.N. special rapporteur to the occupied Palestinian territory claimed this week that Israel does not have a right to self-defense against Hamas under international law.

North Korea November 16, 2023

UN committee passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses for 19th year in a row

A United Nations committee passed a resolution Wednesday condemning North Korean human rights abuses and urging member countries not to repatriate escapees.

Antisemitism Exposed November 16, 2023

Arizona students allegedly bombarded with Hamas 'propaganda' in lesson claiming 'terrorist' is offensive term

The Arizona superintendent of education warned school districts against collaborating with Amnesty International or UNICEF after an 'antisemitic' presentation in Scottsdale.

UNITED NATIONS November 15, 2023

US lets UN Security Council resolution calling for pauses in Gaza fighting pass without Hamas condemnation

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield voted to pass a UN Security Council resolution Wednesday calling for pauses in the fighting within Gaza.

Africa November 15, 2023

Activist's killing puts Zimbabwe in 'dangerous direction,' opposition leader says

Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa warned Wednesday of the country's precarious human rights situation after an activist was found murdered under concerning circumstances.