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Israel May 15, 2023

Israel's UN ambassador calls for boycott of 'antisemitic event' at world body

The U.N. is holding its first-ever Palestinian Nakba Day commemoration that alleges Israel’s creation was a "catastrophe," sparking outrage and calls for a boycott of the event by Israel's ambassador.

VIDEO May 15, 2023

Israel's ambassador condemns 'shameful' UN event, calls for boycott

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan lambasts world body for holding Palestinian 'Nakba' event that calls the establishment of the Jewish state a 'disaster.' (Israel UN Mission.)

VIDEO May 15, 2023

Evicting Turkey from NATO would be a 'strategic mistake,' Gen. Jack Keane warns

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) explains how the outcome of Turkey's presidential election could impact the U.S. and the importance of keeping Turkey as a NATO member.

Digital Originals May 14, 2023

AI expert taps UN officials to learn how to build a global AI regulatory body

Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and expert on AI, said he's consulting with people in the UN and UNESCO about how to create a global AI regulatory agency.

Digital Originals May 12, 2023

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

Cognitive scientist and AI expert Gary Marcus advocates for the formation of an international body to govern emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

Middle East May 11, 2023

Prospective Egyptian presidential candidate returns to country after family detained

Egyptian politician and presidential hopeful Ahmed Altantawy returned to the North African nation from Lebanon Thursday after announcing his relatives had been detained.

Belarus May 11, 2023

Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

The European Parliament condemned Belarus' treatment of Viktar Babaryka, a dissident who is to spend 14 years in prison for challenging authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

UNITED NATIONS May 11, 2023

UN passes resolution to address Sudan’s human rights violations

The top human rights body of the United Nations has adopted a resolution to address Sudan’s worsening conflict over a paramilitary group that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds.

Iran May 11, 2023

Iran secures top spot at UN Human Rights Council after hanging 2 men for blasphemy

Iran began the week by hanging two men for questioning Islam's authenticity and finished with an appointment to a lead role at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Massachusetts May 11, 2023

Federal appeals court overturns fraud convictions of 2 parents in 'Varsity Blues' college admission scandal

Two parents involved in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admission scandal had their convictions overturned by a federal appeals court.