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Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya's Tripoli; UN alarmed

Our worst-held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of torture and abuse, and potential evidence of extrajudicial killings, Turk said in a statement.

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Private Sean Rooney's mother to sue UN over his death in Lebanon

The mother of Private Seán Rooney has received permission from the High Court to proceed with a lawsuit against the United Nations for her son's death.

UK news

U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes

UN reduces international staff in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

World news

fromABC7 Los Angeles

UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians

The U.N. aims to deliver aid in Gaza amidst delays and fears of looting, while Israel prepares a controversial new aid system.

Healthcare

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UN Warns 14,000 Babies in Gaza Could Die Within Days Without Immediate Aid as Humanitarian Trucks Arrive

Immediate food and medical aid is critical to save thousands of newborns in Gaza facing death due to severe shortages.

1 week ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.

fromThe Washington Post

U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel's Gaza aid plan

The Trump administration urges support for a controlled humanitarian plan for Gaza, facing significant opposition from the UN and aid organizations.

Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes

UN reduces international staff in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

World news

fromABC7 Los Angeles

UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians

The U.N. aims to deliver aid in Gaza amidst delays and fears of looting, while Israel prepares a controversial new aid system.

Healthcare

fromtime.com

UN Warns 14,000 Babies in Gaza Could Die Within Days Without Immediate Aid as Humanitarian Trucks Arrive

Immediate food and medical aid is critical to save thousands of newborns in Gaza facing death due to severe shortages.

1 week ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.

fromThe Washington Post

U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel's Gaza aid plan

The Trump administration urges support for a controlled humanitarian plan for Gaza, facing significant opposition from the UN and aid organizations.

Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan placed on leave amid sexual misconduct investigation

Karim Khan has stepped aside amid sexual misconduct allegations as the ICC faces pressure and a U.N. investigation concludes.

A Deep Den of Anti-Semitism!' Trump's U.N. Ambassador Rails Against the U.N.

Elise Stefanik criticized the United Nations for its anti-American and anti-Israel stance, emphasizing a commitment to ending funding for organizations fueling hatred.

SF politics

Exclusive | Senate Republicans push to defund entities that grant Palestinian Liberation Organization special privileges

The new bill seeks to cut funding to international organizations that grant privileges to the Palestinian Liberation Organization beyond observer status.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

A Deep Den of Anti-Semitism!' Trump's U.N. Ambassador Rails Against the U.N.

Elise Stefanik criticized the United Nations for its anti-American and anti-Israel stance, emphasizing a commitment to ending funding for organizations fueling hatred.

SF politics

Exclusive | Senate Republicans push to defund entities that grant Palestinian Liberation Organization special privileges

The new bill seeks to cut funding to international organizations that grant privileges to the Palestinian Liberation Organization beyond observer status.

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UK news

Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?

fromeuronews

Non-profit organizations

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

UK news

Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?

fromeuronews

Non-profit organizations

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

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Guterres warns India, Pakistan against 'tragic consequences' DW 04/30/2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres stresses the need for de-escalation between India and Pakistan to avoid potential catastrophic confrontations.

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

Today in History: April 25, conference opens to create the Charter of the United Nations

April 25 is significant for historical events like the founding of the United Nations and the Flint water crisis.

Column | Trump's new world order is taking shape

The international order is shifting towards strongman politics, moving away from multilateralism.

US politics

Elise Stefanik Will Stay In Congress, Forgoing U.N. Nomination

fromWashington Post

Column | Trump's new world order is taking shape

The international order is shifting towards strongman politics, moving away from multilateralism.

US politics

Elise Stefanik Will Stay In Congress, Forgoing U.N. Nomination

Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees' Survival: People Will Die'

Over a million people in the world's largest refugee camp face severe food shortages due to humanitarian aid cuts.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

UN says it will reduce its footprint in Gaza and blames Israel for staff member's death

UN to reduce operations in Gaza after deadly tank strike at its compound.

Black Lives Matter

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained

Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees' Survival: People Will Die'

Over a million people in the world's largest refugee camp face severe food shortages due to humanitarian aid cuts.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

UN says it will reduce its footprint in Gaza and blames Israel for staff member's death

UN to reduce operations in Gaza after deadly tank strike at its compound.

Black Lives Matter

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained

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Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?

International Day of Happiness emphasizes happiness as a fundamental human goal celebrated on March 20 annually.

Left-wing politics

UN chief calls for global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry'

Guterres calls for global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry for religious freedom.

#trump-administration

SF LGBT

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. LGBTI Core Group, impacting global LGBTQ+ rights support.

U.S. and Russia Voted Against UN Assembly to Condemn RussiaUkraine War

The U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia, showcasing a significant shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration.

Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions

The US's recent vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia marks a significant shift in its Ukraine policy under the Trump administration.

UN pushes awful green deal policies while also spreading eco lies

The UN is prioritizing specific climate action policies over open debate, potentially disregarding diverse perspectives.

The UN's new initiative reflects a troubling trend of promoting propaganda rather than fostering open discussions.

SF LGBT

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. LGBTI Core Group, impacting global LGBTQ+ rights support.

U.S. and Russia Voted Against UN Assembly to Condemn RussiaUkraine War

The U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia, showcasing a significant shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration.

Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions

The US's recent vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia marks a significant shift in its Ukraine policy under the Trump administration.

more#trump-administration

UN pushes awful green deal policies while also spreading eco lies

The UN is prioritizing specific climate action policies over open debate, potentially disregarding diverse perspectives.

The UN's new initiative reflects a troubling trend of promoting propaganda rather than fostering open discussions.

World news

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.

fromeuronews

Japan skips UN nuclear arms conference to avoid 'wrong message'

Japan's decision to avoid the UN nuclear treaty conference aligns with its reliance on US nuclear deterrence.

#russia

fromwww.theguardian.com

UN general assembly backs resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

UN assembly supports EU-Ukrainian resolution condemning Russia, marking a significant shift in geopolitics.

Trump's actions reveal a growing divide between U.S. and European leaders on Russia.

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

The U.S. has broken from its bipartisan foreign policy by siding with Russia against a resolution condemning its war, undermining democracy and human rights.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UN general assembly backs resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

UN assembly supports EU-Ukrainian resolution condemning Russia, marking a significant shift in geopolitics.

Trump's actions reveal a growing divide between U.S. and European leaders on Russia.

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

The U.S. has broken from its bipartisan foreign policy by siding with Russia against a resolution condemning its war, undermining democracy and human rights.

Trump officials bar US climate team from global talks

The U.S. has blocked its participation in vital UN climate assessments, significantly impacting international climate efforts.

Digital life

What Can the World's Top Court Do About Climate Change?

Digital life

The Unmistakable Backdrop of COP29

fromNature

Trump officials bar US climate team from global talks

The U.S. has blocked its participation in vital UN climate assessments, significantly impacting international climate efforts.

Digital life

What Can the World's Top Court Do About Climate Change?

The International Court of Justice is addressing climate protection through international law, examining accountability for big polluters in the context of climate change.

Digital life

The Unmistakable Backdrop of COP29

DR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave DW 02/22/2025

The UN Security Council condemned Rwanda's support of the M23 rebel group and demanded their withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

fromwww.npr.org

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International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

Black Lives Matter

UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive

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DR Congo updates: UN chief urges Rwanda to pull back troops DW 01/26/2025

DR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave DW 02/22/2025

The UN Security Council condemned Rwanda's support of the M23 rebel group and demanded their withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

Black Lives Matter

UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive

Miscellaneous

DR Congo updates: UN chief urges Rwanda to pull back troops DW 01/26/2025

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More than $50bn needed to rebuild Gaza after Israel's war on enclave

Gaza requires $53.2 billion for reconstruction over the next decade following war damage.

Housing suffered the most destruction in Gaza's recent conflict, necessitating substantial funds.

A coalition of diverse donors is critical for effective recovery and reconstruction efforts.

#human-rights

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Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting | TechCrunch

fromThe Nation

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The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its Hands

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Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting | TechCrunch

fromThe Nation

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The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its Hands

Give 'science for peace' a chance

The initiative Science 4 Peace Africa aims to integrate science into peace-building efforts in Africa.