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Europe October 18, 2022

Poland's opposition party calls for probe into illegal recordings between Russia and Polish officials

A probe has been requested by Poland's top opposition party leader, Donald Tusk, to investigate illegal recordings between Russia and top Polish government officials.

UNITED NATIONS October 18, 2022

Nearly 100 naked migrants found at Greece-Turkey border, prompting UN to demand probe

The United Nations demanded an investigation after Greek police said they found 92 migrants, mostly from Afghanistan and Syria, naked at the border with Turkey.

Caribbean October 17, 2022

US and Mexico propose 'non-UN international security assistance mission' to Haiti amid humanitarian crisis

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Monday that she will propose the deployment of a "non-UN international security assistance mission" to Haiti.

Nikki Haley October 15, 2022

Nikki Haley urges removal of 'fanatical' Iran from UN women’s commission amid bloody crackdown on protesters

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is joining calls for Iran to be removed from the U.N. women's commission in the wake of the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman.

UNITED NATIONS October 13, 2022

UN watchdog accuses top human rights official of 'harassment, censorship and discrimination'

The United Nations Human Rights Council said it chose speakers using an unbiased algorithm, but a whistleblower claims the council's top official openly berated the group.

India October 13, 2022

India's top court split on banning Muslim headscarves in schools

India's top court is split on whether to ban Muslim headscarves worn by women, commonly known as hijabs, in schools, causing protests to break out across the nation.

Africa October 13, 2022

Child malnutrition ravages Central Somalia with nation on brink of famine

Malnutrition amongst children in Somalia is surging as the struggling African nation desperately tries to avoid famine. Hunger has been exacerbated by terrorism in the nation.

OPINION October 13, 2022

Iranian woman’s horrific murder symbolizes how violent, repressive nation is to opponents

Iranian woman’s horrific murder for not wearing hijab is a symbol of how violent, repressive nation is to its opponents. Now, women demand promised freedoms.

World October 13, 2022

UN condemns Russia's 'attempted illegal annexation' of four Ukraine regions; Zelenskyy, Biden applaud vote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy applauded the UN General Assembly after the world body overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning Russia's annexation of four regions.

Iran October 13, 2022

Calls grow to kick Iran out of UN body dedicated to equality and empowerment of women

Amid a crackdown on women for defying the Islamic dress code there are fresh calls to oust Iran from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.