With Trump at helm, US takes seat at UN rights council
by Ben Simon Agence France-Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - The US claimed its seat Monday on the Human Rights Council…
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U.S. backs UN role in resolving Syria crisis
BONN, Germany (Reuters) -- Countries opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, including the United States, backed continued efforts by the…
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Afghan civilian casualties hit record high in 2016: UN
by Mushtaq MOJADDIDI Agence France-Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Civilian casualties in Afghanistan in 2016 were the highest recorded by…
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UN chief takes aim at ‘blind measures’ in criticism of US travel ban
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday sharpened his criticism of the US ban on travellers…
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Deal to unite Cyprus ‘close’: UN chief
by Ben Simon / Fulya Ozerkan Agence France-Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - A deal to end decades of division in…
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UN warns of war crime as Damascus water crisis grows
by Layal Abou Rahal with Rim Haddad in Damascus Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - The United Nations warned Thursday…
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Settlement program threatens Israel’s future: Kerry
by Dave Clark Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Wednesday that Israel's…
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U.S. abstains from UN vote to end Israeli settlement building
(Reuters) The United States on Friday allowed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to…
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President Duterte calls UN High Commissioner “a little bit crazy” for interfering in PHL affairs
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte called the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein…
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Lawmakers score UN HR commissioner for concluding President Duterte was a “murderer”
(Eagle News) -- Lawmakers said it was ignorant and not prudent for the United Nations High Commissioner for…
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UN raises alarm as civilians flee Aleppo assault
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - by Karam al-Masri with Sara Hussein in Beirut The Syrian government offensive to recapture rebel-held parts…
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Trump taps South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for UN ambassador
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) - President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley,…
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