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UN Envoy to Visit Iraq, Syria to Address Sexual Violence

UN envoy to make Middle East tour to speak about sexual violence in the context of terror, particularly by ISIS.

UN Envoy Plans More Talks on Syria War

UN mediator Staffan de Mistura wants his next consultations on the conflict in Syria to include "all those with influence," says spokesman.

Iran to West: No Nukes for Us, or For You

An Iranian official at the UN is demanding a timetable for the world's nuclear powers to disarm.

Mavi Marmara Terror Organizers Top Donations for Syria

Turkey's IHH, infamous for assault on IDF, pledges $100 million in largest donation at UN humanitarian aid event for Syrians.

Ban in Iraq, Where US and Iran Vie for Influence

UN head meets Iraqi PM, president and FM for talks of an undisclosed nature, as US and Iran try to assert themselves in key Tikrit battle.

UN Envoy Says Security Council can Force 'Peace Framework'

In ironic call given freeze now in place, envoy Serry says Jewish construction 'kills possibility of peace' in his very last report.

UN Says Palestinian Death Toll in 2014 Highest Since 1967

OCHA report titled 'Fragmented Lives' claims 1,500 Palestinians civilians killed in 2014, calls on restraint from both sides.

UN Head of Disarmament Steps Down

Representative in charge of disarming Syria's chemical weapons steps down, will be replaced by adviser to Ban Ki-Moon.

US's Silence Defended, Did not Abandon Israel at UNHRC

US Ambassador to the UNHRC clarifies: the US is silent every year during commission's annual anti-Israel debate - as a form of protest.

Obama's revenge

US Won't Defend Israel at UNHRC, Israel Boycotts

Unprecedented step at 47-member state forum where Washington has always defended Israel; Israel skips special session against it.

Obama: US 'Evaluating' its Stance on Palestinian Statehood Bid

Obama says White House takes Netanyahu 'at his word' in opposing 2-state solution, hints US could support PA bids at the UN in response.

UN Finds Greatest Violator of Women's Rights - Israel, Of Course

UN's Commission on the Status of Women claims Israel "violates the right of Palestinian women", fails to mention Saudi Arabia and Iran.

UN Report: ISIS May Have Committed Genocide

Report listing atrocities committed by ISIS shows it is guilty of 'war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide' against Yazidis.

Politico: US May 'Dump' Israel at UN, International Forums

Taken aback by Netanyahu's victory Tuesday, US State Department may drop Israel as ally in international bodies like the UN, report says.

UN Offers to Share Names of Syrian War Crimes Suspects

UNHRC c'tee in charge of investigating Syria to share names of war crimes suspects with state prosecutors, after ICC bid falls flat.

WHO Bemoans Lack of Health Service for Millions in Iraq

World Health Organization says more than five million in need of health services - but no funds to provide it.

UN Fumbles as Syria War Hurtles into Year 5

Rights groups accuse world powers of 'failing Syria,' as Ban urges Security Council to rally and do something as bloodbath continues.

Assyrian Christians in Iran Demand UN Fight ISIS

Christians protest outside UN building in Tehran, responding to ISIS demolition of ancient ruins and kidnapping Assyrian Christians.

UN Team Asks to Delay Findings of Probe into Protective Edge

UN investigators probing summer Gaza war ask Human Rights Council for postponement to present findings on Israel and Hamas's conduct.

UN Calls on Airstrikes to Stop ISIS 'War Crimes' Against History

Ban calls for action after ISIS demolishes ancient cities and artifacts, as Iraqi minister says the US-led coalition must act from the air.

UN Shrinks Food Aid to Syria Refugees in Turkey

Lack of cash forces World Food Program to ask Turkey to take over aid efforts in nine refugee camps.

UNESCO: ISIS Antiquities Destruction in Iraq a 'War Crime'

UNESCO calls on ICC, UN Security Council to prosecute ISIS over destruction of antiquities in Nimrud, Iraq as 'war crime.'

UN to Vote on Sanctions Against Syrian Chlorine Bombs

US resolution comes up for vote and could lead way for sanctions and even military action, but Russia still hasn't weighed in.

Turkish PM Says UN Doesn't Even Have a 'Plan A' on Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu criticizes the UN and world powers for their failure to bring an end to the war in Syria.

UN Envoy Criticizes World Over Gaza Reconstruction

Robert Serry says it is "unacceptable" that most of the aid pledged for Gaza hasn't yet been delivered.

This Sunday: Ban Ki Moon at Chabad, J'lem Synagogue Marks 120

UN Chief will address 1,500 youths, as bustling synagogue built from Western Wall stones and Shiloach water celebrates historic day.

Jewish 'Settlements': If not Illegal, What are They?

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'

Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Prosor provided his take of what the Oscars would look like if they were handed out by the UN.

UN Panel Ready to Release List of Syrian 'War Criminals'

UN investigators say they are prepared to publish secret lists of alleged war criminals in Syria.

UN Pushes Donors to Make Good on Gaza Pledges

UN official warns the Security Council that pledges must be donated to 'avoid another escalation in Gaza.'

Ayala's Classmates to UN: Where's the Condemnation?

Classmates of 11-year-old firebomb victim write to UN chief, ask for condemnation of attack.

UN Calls for a 3 Year Truce for Hamas to Rebuild

UN envoy warns of another war if Israel doesn't allow building supplies used in terror tunnels, urges advancing Hamas-Fatah unity.

UN Resolution Cuts Off ISIS's Funding

New resolution passes sanctioning those who engage ISIS in oil trade, antiquities traffic and ransom payments.

Watchdog Orgs Say Schabas Resignation Only Tip of the Iceberg

UN Watch, NGO Monitor say UN probe of Israel's 'war crimes' against Hamas must be canned, in light of anti-Israel chief's resignation.

Russia Pushes UN to Cut Off Islamic State Funds

Draft resolution to halt funding ISIS through oil sales, ransom payments in the works as international outrage grows.

UN Probe's Schabas Admits 'I Don't Respect Israeli Leaders'

In interview following resignation over PLO work, UN 'war crimes' probe head slams 'childish' Israeli reaction and targets Netanyahu.

PLO Accuses Israel of 'Defaming' UN War Crimes Probe

Israel calls to shelve Gaza 'war crimes' investigation after head resigns over work for PLO; PLO says Israel 'discrediting, intimidating.'

UN Shocked as ISIS Commandeers its Food Aid

UN's World Food Program in an uproar after photos show ISIS took their food and packaged it in their own boxes to solidify control.

UN Envoy Furious over Attempt to Storm Gaza HQ

Robert Serry blames Hamas authorities for turning a blind eye as protesters tried to smash their way in to UNRWA offices.

Israel Tells UN: We Will Not Stand By when Attacked

Security Council conducts a discussion of the attack on IDF troops in which a Spanish peacekeeper was killed as well.

UN Failing to Bring Aid to Some Syrians in Need

UN relief efforts in war-torn Syria are struggling to reach 40 percent of civilians in need, says Assistant Secretary-General.

UN Security Council Calls Emergency Meeting Over Lebanon

UNIFIL to hold hearing on antitank missile attack on Israeli soil amid fears of an impending war.

'Terrorism Does Not Distinguish Between Blood'

President Reuven Rivlin, speaking at UNGA, says that the 'mission of today' is preventing Holocaust-level genocide from Islamists.

Angry Gazans Try to Storm UN Headquarters

After UN says it can't pay to repair for Hamas's war because world donors didn't deliver, protest in front of HQ turns violent.

Rivlin Urges UN Chief to Act Firmly Against Anti-Semitism

President Rivlin meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ahead of UN session for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

UN Security Council Condemns ISIS's Murder of Japanese Hostage

15-member council issues unanimous condemnation of Haruna Yukawa's murder as 'heinous and cowardly act.'

Rivlin Visits US Amid Tension over Netanyahu Congress Invitation

Israeli president makes his first trip to the US since taking office, in visit overshadowed by controversy over PM's White House snub.

UN Special Session on 'Re-awakened' Anti-Semitism

World pledged 'never again' after Holocaust, 'but here we are again,' leaders say at urgent UN meeting on rising wave of lethal Jew hatred.

UN to Hold First-Ever Conference against Rising Anti-Semitism

Thursday's meeting at the General Assembly co-hosted by Israel, the US and Canada; meeting scheduled even prior to Paris attacks.

PLO to Discuss New UN Statehood Bid

PLO Executive Committee will meet in Ramallah to discuss a new unilateral bid for statehood at the Security Council.

ISIS is 'Particularly Targeting Educated Women' for Execution

See a pattern? Main targets for ISIS execution: female lawyers, female candidates for public office, female doctors.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike

UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

UN Demands Israel Unfreeze PA Taxes

Security Council joins US and EU condemning Israel - not PA - in aftermath of Oslo breach at ICC, while Arab league plans new UN resolution.

UN Says 'Palestine' Will Join ICC on April 1

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the Palestinian Authority will join the International Criminal Court on April 1.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Liberman: The EU is Israel's Biggest Challenge

Liberman says Oslo Accords, status quo have both collapsed, notes EU crucial for Israel's economic interests.

PA Delays Delivery of Signed Treaties to UN

PA's UN mission delays the delivery of a batch of newly signed treaties until Friday, with no reason being given for the delay.

Israel Signs UN Resolution on Arms Sales

Israel in recent days signed the UN's Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), promising not to sell weapons to terror or criminal groups.

PLO: Attacks 'Outrageously Shameful' Votes Against PA UN Bid

Disappointed PLO complains after unilateral demand at UN in breach of Oslo fails, targets Nigeria for abstaining.

'Israel Must Take Off the Kid Gloves With the PA'

Likud Deputy Minister Akunis says world nations starting to realize Israel has no peace partner - problem is Livni still doesn't get it.