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Israel September 23, 2022

Report finds Facebook violated Palestinian users' freedoms

A report from a social media consulting firm has found that Facebook violated Palestinian users' freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and political participation.

Ukraine September 23, 2022

Russian proxies intimidate Ukrainians and force referendum vote on annexation: local official

Russian proxies overseeing the referendum vote in occupied areas of Ukraine have reportedly begun intimidating and forcing Ukrainians to cast a vote.

Iran September 23, 2022

Iran protests: Army vows to 'confront enemy'

The Iranian army has issued its toughest warning yet amid nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and said it will 'confront the enemies.'

Israel September 22, 2022

Israeli PM Lapid issues warning to Iran in UN speech: ‘We have capabilities and we are not afraid to use them'

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, warning Iran that the Jewish State is not afraid to take action against Tehran if necessary.

Ukraine September 22, 2022

ICC to return to Ukraine next week to investigate crimes against humanity, 'pierce the fog of war'

Representatives for the International Criminal Court's top office return to Ukraine next week to investigate allegations of war crimes following Russia's retreat from eastern region

OPINION September 22, 2022

Biden at United Nations is just another clown show

What to make of the annual international gabfest that is the UN General Assembly? When the next day comes, we’ve all forgotten all about it.

China September 22, 2022

China promises to 'fight' against 'anti-China' critics alleging human rights violations

Officials from the Xinjiang province of China announced that they are ready to "fight" against "anti-China" critics who have alleged human rights violations against Muslims.

UNITED NATIONS September 22, 2022

South Korean President Yoon's profane reaction to Biden speech caught on hot mic

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made a profane comment on a hot mic Wednesday after speaking with President Biden at the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran September 22, 2022

Iran’s Raisi is ‘a murderer president' who will never get a nuclear bomb, Israeli UN ambassador

Israeli's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan tells Eric Shawn that Israel is not “bound by any international agreement” to stop Tehran’s nuclear program.

General Assembly September 22, 2022

At UN General Assembly, US Coast Guard, NYPD boats guard the water

The UN General Assembly is taking place in New York City this week. Protective measures are heavy, with barricades surrounding the UN building and boats protecting the water.