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Iran February 13, 2024

Iran's nuclear activities raise concerns as UN watchdog warns of lack of transparency

Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concerns about Iran's lack of transparency regarding its nuclear program.

Illinois February 13, 2024

Former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker receives prison time for lying under oath

A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to two and a half years in prison for lying under oath.

Africa February 12, 2024

Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups

The Central African Republic reported Monday that roughly 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed, militant groups in the country.

Israel February 12, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: Embedded with the IDF deep inside Hamas tunnels under UNRWA HQ

Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin recently spent time embedded with the Israel Defense Forces inside the Gaza Strip, where he visited a Hamas tunnel under UNRWA's headquarters.

Africa February 12, 2024

Congolese demonstrators burn US, Belgian flags as tensions flare

Demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo burned tires and Western nations' flags in protest of their alleged support for Rwanda.

Europe February 12, 2024

Kosovo bans use of Serbian currency, prompting thousands of minority Serbs to protest

In Kosovo, thousands of minority Serbs protested against a ban on the use of the Serbian dinar in their areas, imposed by the Kosovar government starting in February.

Europe February 12, 2024

Head of United Nations agency urges swift EU aid for Palestinian refugees

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said there is an urgent need for new funding from the EU due to potential Israeli military action in Gaza.

Israel February 11, 2024

Hamas had command tunnel underneath UNRWA’s headquarters in Gaza, Israel says

The Israeli military escorted journalists through a Hamas tunnel it said extended beneath the UNRWA's headquarters in Gaza on Saturday.

Israel February 11, 2024

UNRWA investigation: History shows United Nations incapable of investigating itself, experts say

Critics of the United Nations say the world body needs to drop its immunity in cases of serious wrongdoing and bring in national police forces to carry out such inquiries.

World February 10, 2024

Israeli defense minister: 'dozens' of UNRWA staff took part in Hamas’ Oct 7 massacre

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says there is new evidence that multiple individuals working for UNRWA were directly involved in the Hamas massacre on Oct. 7.