Syrian Rebels Smuggling Evidence of Chemical Attack
Syrian activists say they are smuggling out tissue samples from victims of an alleged chemical attack to bring to UN inspectors.
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UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire From Lebanon
United Nations Secretary General says the rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel were "a clear violation of resolution 1701".
Ban Backtracks on Comments That UN is Biased Against Israel
"I don’t think there is discrimination against Israel at the United Nations," says UN chief, days after saying the exact opposite.
Samantha Power Blasts Re-election of Swiss Critic of Israel
U.S. ambassador to the UN trying to block the re-election of a Swiss diplomat who praised dictators while criticizing Israel.
Ban Ki-moon Admits: UN is Biased Against Israel
The head of the UN admits to Israeli students that the organization he heads is biased against the Jewish state.
Netanyahu: Conflict is Not About the 'Settlements'
The Arab-Israeli conflict is rooted in the Arabs' refusal to recognize Israel, Netanyahu tells UN chief.
Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'
UN chief apparently believes that the PA's upgrade by the General Assembly is enough for 'Palestine' to already exist.
World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction
The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Rebels to Cooperate with UN's Chemical Weapons Probe
Syrian opposition leaders offer UN inspectors unfettered access to investigate the use of chemical weapons.
Senate Confirms Power as UN Ambassador
More than 70 senators vote in favor of Samantha Power, who said in 2002 she would allocate aid to "Palestine" instead of Israel.
UN Inspectors to Visit Chemical Attack Sites in Syria
United Nations inspectors will go to Syria to investigate three sites where chemical weapons attacks have been reported.
Philippines Likely to Stay in Golan for Another Six Months
The Philippines will likely keep its peacekeeping forces in the Golan Heights for six more months.
Syrian Rebels to Form 'Provisional Government' in August
The Syrian opposition will form a provisional government in late August following months of failed efforts, says National Coalition chief.
Serial Abusers Stand for UN 'Human Rights' Elections
"It is an insult to their victims - and a defeat for the global cause of human rights."
Saudi Arabia Praises EU Ban, Calls for UN Pressure
Saudi Arabia hails EU boycott, calls on international community to increase pressure on Israel.
Senate Panel Approves Power's Nomination for UN Envoy
Samantha Power, Obama's pick to serve as UN envoy, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
80% of Gaza Tunnels Have Been Destroyed, Says UN
About 80% of the tunnels used to smuggle goods and arms into Gaza from Egypt are "no longer functioning", estimates UN envoy Robert Serry.
Prosor: It's Easier for Journalists in Israel
Israel's UN ambassador highlights the freedom of the press in Israel, as opposed to neighboring countries where journalists are suppressed.
Obama's UN Envoy Will Seek Security Council Seat for Israel
Samantha Power pledges to lobby hard to get a seat for Israel on the UN Security Council.
Prosor to UN: Condemn the Mortar Fire from Syria
"We expect the Security Council to maintain stability," writes Israel's UN envoy after mortars from Syria land in Golan.
Officials Urge Stronger Action on 'Unbearable' Syrian War
Top officials urge UN Security Council to take stronger action on Syrian civil war in which has already claimed the lives of 100,000 people.
World Bank, Lebanon Work on Syrian Refugee Aid Fund
The World Bank is working with Lebanon to set up a fund to manage donor aid for more than half a million Syrian refugees in the country.
Iran, Syria to Seek Seats on UN Human Rights Council
Some of the most oppressive regimes, possibly including Iran and Syria, are vying to serve on United Nations' Human Rights Council.
Israeli Mission Spearheads UN 'Entrepreneurship for Development'
Israeli mission to UN hosts conference on promoting entrepreneurship as a means to overcome some of largest problems facing global community
UN Concerned as Lebanon Sectarian Violence Continues
UN Secretary General expresses concern over the sectarian violence in Lebanon, which has intensified in recent days.
Mideast Expert: Assad is Winning – and That’s Bad for Israel
Assad is winning with Iran’s help, Mideast expert says. He warns Israel not to rely on the ‘corrupt, ineffective’ UN.
Ban: 'Settlements' Undermine Hopes for Peace
UN leader Ban Ki-moon says he is "particularly trouble" by Israel's plans to increase construction in Judea and Samaria.
UN Chief Calls for Better Security for Golan Peacekeepers
Ban Ki-moon calls for better protection for UN peacekeepers to counter the growing threat of spillover violence from the Syria conflict.
UN Expert Falk: I Don't Intend to Quit
UN's human rights expert Richard Falk claims his opponents are trying to silence his criticism of Israel by labelling him anti-Semitic.
UN Asks Austria to Delay Golan Pullout
Austria remains adamant about pulling out its troops from the Golan Heights, even as the UN appeals for more time.
Austria to Begin Withdrawing Golan Peacekeepers on Wednesday
Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday, says official.
Top UN Official Richard Falk Calls for Removing UN Watch
UNHRC official calls for investigation of watchdog after it condemned his comments blaming Boston bombings on “Tel Aviv.”
Israel to Re-Engage with UN 'Human Rights' Body
Israel has indicated that it is ready to re-engage with UN Human Rights Council, which is notorious for blatant bias against Jewish state.
US Denounces Falk's 'Outrageous Abuse' of UN Position
U.N. Human Rights Council Rapporteur Richard Falk denounced for anti-Israel bias, 'outrageous abuse of the position he holds.”
UN: Russia Can't Take Part in Golan Heights Force
UN: Russia is banned from taking part in the Golan Heights peacekeeping force.
UN Chief Regrets Austria's Decision to Withdraw from Golan
Ban Ki-moon says he regrets Austria’s decision to withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
Austria Withdraws Peacekeeping Force from Golan Heights
Austria announced that it is pulling its United Nations peacekeeping force from the Golan Heights, following increased violence.
UN Confirms 'Incidents' in Golan Heights
Head of UN peacekeeping force confirms that shots had been fired in "incidents" on the Israel-Syria ceasefire line in the Golan Heights.
Video: Obama UN Appointee in Highly Inflammatory Interview
Obama’s choice of US ambassador to UN calls for "mammoth protection force", re-allocation of aid to "new state of Palestine".
Obama Set to Name New US Ambassador to UN, Replacing Rice
President Barack Obama is set to name former aide Samantha Power as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Lebanon Claims: Israeli Warplanes Over Beirut
Lebanon claims Israeli warplanes flying over Beirut, appeals to UN.
US Lawmakers Demand Iran Removal from UN Disarmament Leadership
A bipartisan group of United Sates lawmakers demanded Friday that the United Nations remove Iran from leading upcoming disarmament talks.
Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations in the Golan
Syria slams Israel at the UN over the "deterioration of the health conditions" in "the occupied Golan."
Russia, UN Call for Urgent Conference on Syria
UN Secretary-General and Russia agree that a peace conference on Syria should be held "as soon as possible".
Iran Defends its Leading Disarmament Conference
It is Iran's right to be elected to head the UN Conference on Disarmament, claims Tehran.
U.S. to Boycott Iran-Led Disarmament Conference
The U.S. says it will boycott meetings of the UN Conference on Disarmament when Iran takes over the body this month.
Jewish Group Honors US Ambassador to UN
American Jewish Committee honors US Ambassador to UN, saying she “puts courage and principle above convenience and cynicism.”
Syrian Rebels Abduct 4 UN Peacekeepers
Rebels on the Syrian side of the Golan abducted four Filipino UN peacekeepers in the same area where 21 peacekeepers were recently held.
UN 'Lodges Firm Protests With IDF' Over Air Strikes
The UN has called on Israel to halt military air patrols over Lebanon amid heightened tensions after air raids on targets in Syria.
UN's Envoy to Syria Plans to Quit
Syria peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is on the verge of quitting amid growing frustration at deadlocked efforts to end the conflict.
New Book Details Backlash Against "Zionism is Racism" Resolution
Daniel Patrick Moynihan blasted the United Nations resolution in a moment in history that made waves for more than just one moment.
'The UN Has Inverted Right and Wrong', Says Expert
It's time to re-think the United Nations, which turns Israel into a villain, says human rights scholar Anne Bayefsky.
US: UN Official Falk 'Spews Vitriol', Has 'No Place at UN'
US ambassador to UN calls for dismissal of top UN official who attempted to blame Boston bombings 'on Tel Aviv.'
UN Official Attempts to Blame Boston Bombings 'On Tel Aviv'
Top UN official attempts to explain Boston bombings as reaction to United States policy in the Middle East and Tel Aviv.
UN Atomic Agency Discussing 'Possible Dates of Iran Meeting'
UN atomic agency says it has been discussing with Iran possible dates for 10th round of talks on nuclear program.
Israel Offers to Deport Hunger Striking Terrorist
Israel offers the European Union and the United Nations to deport hunger striking terrorist Samer Issawi to one of their member states.
‘No Deal’ With Syria on UN Probe of Chemical Weapons Sites
Talks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.
UN Blames Gaza Food Shortages on 'Israeli Sanctions'
A UN official says that Israeli sanctions on Gaza are hitting food supplies and would have "serious" effects if continued.
UN Team 'Ready to Deploy' to Probe Syria Chemical Weapons
A UN inspection team is in Cyprus and ready to deploy to nearby Syria to probe the alleged use of chemical weapons in the bloody conflict.
Syria Withdraws Troops from Golan, Leaving Israel Concerned
The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.