United Nations - Page 39

Caribbean January 15, 2025

Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.

United Nations January 15, 2025

US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill

The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according to recent guidance published by the government.

Benjamin Netanyahu January 9, 2025

Poland adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz liberation commemoration

Poland passed a resolution to ensure the safe participation of Israeli representatives who attend 80th anniversary commemorations of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Israel January 9, 2025

Israel sends report to UN on 'brutal' treatment used by terrorists against hostages in Gaza

In a new report sent to the U.N. by Israel's health ministry, freed hostages reveal systematic abuse by Hamas, as 99 remain in captivity enduring brutal physical and psychological torment.

Antisemitism Exposed January 2, 2025

DANNY DANON: UN has failed Gaza. It’s time for a new era

UNRWA is accused of employing Hamas terrorists who actively took part in the Oct.7 Hamas terror massacre in southern Israel. Israel's ambassador to the world body lays out why the agency needs to go.

United Nations December 21, 2024

Controversy plagued UN agency that employed Oct. 7 terrorists facing new problems as country redirects funding

UN agencies are reportedly offering themselves as replacements to scandal hit UNRWA that's been riddled with accusations of terrorism since the Hamas terror massacre in southern Israel.

France December 18, 2024

French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction

A Court of Cassation decision upheld the corruption conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who now faces a year in prison.

Lebanon December 15, 2024

Christian leader in Lebanon urges US, allies to intervene to stop Hezbollah

The leader of a Christian coalition and political party in Lebanon is calling on the U.S. and its Western allies to deploy troops to Lebanon to help the army dismantle Hezbollah.

Syria December 12, 2024

Syria's liberated political prisons reveal grim reality of Bashar Assad's regime of torture

The fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has provided a unobstructed view of the torture and persecution inflicted on the nation's prisoners.

John Fetterman December 12, 2024

Fetterman still enthusiastically supportive of Stefanik for US ambassador to UN: 'Always was a hard YES'

Sen. John Fetterman continues supporting Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.