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US Army July 1, 2022

A new NATO commander for Europe takes charge

American four-star General Christopher Cavoli was sworn in as the new Supreme Allied Commander and head of U.S. European Command a day after a two-day NATO summit.

Pope Francis July 1, 2022

United Nations 'has no power,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis, in a Spanish-language interview with Argentina's national news agency, dismissed the United Nations as "powerless" to affect meaningful change or preserve peace.

World June 25, 2022

US allies condemn abortion ruling; Blinken and his UN ambassador join critics

Following the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion, senior U.S. officials have crossed the line into bashing the U.S. on the international stage, says one prominent foreign policy relations expert.

World June 24, 2022

UN agency teachers urge terrorism and murder of Jews, report claims

UN Watch, a Swiss based NGO issued a report, Thursday, that uncovered a shocking picture of how some teachers who work for UNRWA put out explicit and violent messages on social media aimed against Israel and Jews.

Iran June 21, 2022

Iran ready to ramp up nuclear enrichment at underground plant: IAEA

The Iranian regime is preparing to install advanced machinery that will allow it to further enrich uranium beyond the levels allowed by the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal.

Crime June 17, 2022

Former Hawaii top prosecutor indicted in public corruption probe

The former top prosecutor in Honolulu, Hawaii was arrested by the FBI on Friday in connection with a corruption scandal that has already ensnarled other top officials

UNITED NATIONS June 15, 2022

UN human rights chief criticized over Uygur investigation won't seek another term

UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet announced her intentions to step down after receiving widespread criticism for her visit to China.

UNITED NATIONS June 15, 2022

UN warns Ukraine invasion could cause worldwide food shortages

Global food prices are already increasing, and the United Nations warns of worldwide food shortages next year if Russia continues its siege.

New York June 14, 2022

NY court decides elephant not a person, in case involving Bronx Zoo

New York's highest court ruled Tuesday that Happy the Bronx Zoo elephant is not a legal person and is not entitled to any human rights.

UNITED NATIONS June 13, 2022

After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet announced Monday she would not be seeking a second term following her highly criticized visit to China last month.