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Climate Change February 28, 2024

UN expert defends climate protesters disrupting traffic, attacking famous artwork

A United Nations expert is calling for government authorities to step aside and allow global climate activists to continue protesting using disruptive actions.

UNITED NATIONS February 26, 2024

Most UN Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees seriously oppressing women and girls

11 of 15 members of the U.N. Security Council backed a statement condemning the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan and demanding equality.

Europe February 26, 2024

World becoming 'less safe by the day,' UN secretary general cautions

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned Monday that the world is becoming "less safe by the day" as international law is allegedly routinely flouted in many key combat zones.

UNITED NATIONS February 26, 2024

UN states meet in Kenya to shape global environmental policy in the face of looming crises

The sixth meeting of the U.N. Environment Assembly has begun in Nairobi, Kenya, where leaders meet to discuss how to tackle the world's environmental crises.

Middle East February 23, 2024

UAE, other countries removed from international money laundering watchlist

The Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog group aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism funding, has removed several countries from its "gray list."

South Africa February 23, 2024

Extraditions sought in theft of $600K from South African president

Prosecutors on Friday announced their intent to seek extradition orders and arrests over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's ranch.

Europe February 23, 2024

Austria's former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz faces trial over alleged false statements in corruption probe

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is facing a verdict on Friday in a Vienna court connected to charges of making false statements during a corruption probe.

Africa February 23, 2024

UN report details widespread sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict, potentially constituting war crimes

The UN human rights office released a report on Friday detailing widespread sexual violence, including rape, in Sudan's ongoing conflict, potentially constituting war crimes.

UNITED NATIONS February 23, 2024

US intelligence confirms some claims about UNRWA staff ties to Hamas: report

A new U.S. intel report found it is likely that some employees of the UNRWA took part in Hamas' Oct.7 attacks in Israel, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

VIDEO February 22, 2024

AOC slams U.S. for vetoing Gaza ceasefire resolution

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked during her local town hall on Thursday night about her response to the U.S. blocking a United Nations ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas.