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UN: 4 Million People Are Displaced Inside Syria
The UN says some four million Syrians are displaced inside the country and in dire need of international help.
PA Seeks Int'l Oversight of Israeli Prisons
The PA is using a terrorist’s cancer death as a springboard to push for international oversight of Israeli jails.
North Korea Crisis Could Spiral Out of Control: Ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns Korean peninsula crisis could spiral out of control, after North Korea announced it would restart nuclear reactor
Iran, N. Korea, Syria Block Arms Trade Treaty
Iran, North Korea and Syria twice blocked attempts at the United Nations to agree on the first treaty on the conventional arms trade.
UN to Move Staff Out of Conflict-Ridden Syria
The United Nations is moving about half of its 100 international staff still in Syria out of the country due to the growing danger.
UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.
Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.
Philippines to Keep UN Forces in Golan Heights
Philippines to keep its contingent of UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels held 21 hostage for three days last week.
UN Halts Peacekeeping Patrols in the Golan Heights
The UN has halted peacekeeping patrols in the Golan Heights amid fears that more countries may withdraw from its force.
EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb
A member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus.
UN Monitor Slams Iran Over Arrest of Journalists
The UN monitor for human rights in Iran says there is a rise in arrests of journalists, part of a pattern of increasing violations.
UN Actively Reviewing Safety of Golan Peacekeepers
The safety of UN observers in the Golan Heights is under “very active review”, says UN spokesman.
UN Reports an Increase in Iran's Human Rights Violations
Human rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.
UN: Syrian Refugees May Double or Triple This Year
The number of Syrian refugees, which just passed the million mark, could double or triple by the end of the year, according to the UN.
Kidnapped UN Peacemakers Freed, Arrive in Jordan
Syrian rebels release 21 Filipino peacekeepers who had been kidnapped on the Golan Heights.
UN Delays Effort to Release Kidnapped Peacekeepers
The UN calls off an effort to secure the release of 21 peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels because of darkness in the Golan Heights.
Israel Asked UN Not to Remove Forces from the Golan
Israel approached the UN, requesting that forces remain in the Golan despite the kidnapping of 21 peacekeepers.
UN Holds Minute of Silence Honoring Chavez
U.N. Watch has criticized the chief UN human rights body for holding a minute of silence for late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez.
Abducted UN Troops: We are Safe
Commander of UN Philippines force says he and his men are being treated well.
Vatican, Iran Resist UN Efforts to Fight Violence Against Women
The Vatican and Iran are resisting efforts by UN conference to demand tougher global standards to prevent violence against women, children.
UN: Mobile Phones to Match Globe's Population in 2014
The number of mobile telephones worldwide is set to catch up to globe's population next year, according to the United Nations.
Syria Demands UN Stop Israel from Seeking Oil
Syria is angered by Israel’s search for oil in the Golan, calls for UN intervention.
Turkish PM Labels Zionism ‘Crime Against Humanity’ at UN Event
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again verbally attacked Israel in a public forum, this time at a UN conference in Vienna.
Facade of Neutrality Masks UN Bias
UN condemned the firing of a rocket from Gaza into Israel, while blaming spur of violence on Jewish state.
UN Peacekeeper Disappears Near Israel-Syria Border
The United Nations confirms that a member of the UNDOF peacekeeping force is missing.
UN Calls for Inquiry into Terrorist's Death
The UN calls for an independent inquiry into the death of a terrorist in Israeli custody, warns that tensions risk an eruption of violence.
UN Urges Israel to Reach Solution for Hunger Strikers
United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.
UN: Syrian Refugee Numbers Top 850,000
The number of Syrian refuges forced to flee the conflict-ravaged country has topped 850,000, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday.
UN 'Concerned' Over Hunger Striking Terrorists
A UN official expresses concern about the well-being of hunger-striking PA Arab terrorist prisoners.
UN Investigating Iranian Links to Yemen Illegal Arms Seizure
UN sanctions experts are investigating Yemeni claims that Iran supplied a cache of illegal arms that were intercepted in Arabian Sea.
Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council
Israel boycotts a UNHRC review of its rights situation, after cutting off ties with the body due to ongoing bias.
UN's Falk Compares Hamas to French Resistance During WWII
UN Special Rapporteur, Richard Falk compares Hamas terrorists to fighters with the French resistance during the Holocaust.
US Urges Israel to Partake in UN Human Rights Review
US urges Israel to partake in UN review of human rights situation despite state’s decision to cut ties with council due to blatant bias.
UN: Syrians Face Starvation From Civil War
Syrians will starve this year and probably for years to come without international assistance, the United Nations warned Wednesday.
Ban: Jewish Outposts Bad, Arab Outposts Good
Arabs have the right to set up outposts in E1, or anywhere else - unlike Jews, who don't, said the UN Secretary-General
PLO Office in DC Open Despite Legislation Deeming it Illegal
US State Dept. has decided to keep PLO office in Washington open for another six months, despite legislation deeming it illegal.
UN Estimates Syria Death Toll at More than 60,000
More than 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since March of 2011, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Prosor: Israeli Construction Not an Obstacle to Peace
Israel's UN ambassador responds to European nations' condemnation. "Settlements are not and never have been the main obstacle to peace."
UN Chief Warns Israel: Housing Plans 'Dangerous Path'
UN calls on Israel to cancel Jewish housing plans; warns the move could be "an almost fatal blow" to peace hopes.
Pope Meets Abbas, Calls For Courage to Reconcile
Pope Benedict XVI received PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Monday and called on all parties to work together for peace and reconciliation.
PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'
Chief PLO representative in Washington D.C. warns U.S. lawmakers against retaliating for last month's statehood vote at the UN.
Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans
PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.
Two-State Math: 2 Equals 1
UN Hosts 'One-Palestine State' Art Exhibit
The UN delivers a “One Arab State Solution” through art that shows all of Israel as Palestine, mirroring Abbas’ “peace process map.”
PM: Where is Outrage as Hamas Openly Seeks Our Destruction?
PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel on Monday, denouncing the hypocrisy of the international community.
Rage Over Control of Internet Sparks Hack Threat
The loosely organized 'Anonymous' hacker group threatens to attack the ITU, a UN agency for global telecommunications now meeting in Dubai.
'Peace Process' Intifada
Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence
Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.
Arab Bloc Sends Clear Message to UN: If It’s Israeli, It’s Wrong
Israel won a rare diplomatic victory in the UN, where it sponsored a resolution for entrepreneurship. The Arabs voted ‘No,” but it passed.
Video: Bolton Blames Obama for PA Success at UN
Former ambassador John Bolton blamed Obama administration for UN decision to grant PA upgraded status.
Netanyahu Thanks Prague for 'Courageous' UN Support
PM arrived in the Czech Republic to thank Prague for its "courageous" support in the UN vote, despite PA success.
Jordanian King to Visit Ramallah to Help PA 'Establish State'
Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to arrive in Ramallah on Thursday on his first visit since the PA was granted upgraded status at the UN.
US Calls on Israel to 'Reconsider' Housing Plans
The United States called on Israel Monday to "reconsider" a decision to allow 3,000 more Jewish homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Israeli Construction a Blow to Peace, Says UN Chief
UN Secretary General warns that Israel’s plan to build new Jewish homes is an "almost fatal blow" to any prospects for peace.
UN Tweets One-State 'Typo of Epic Proportions'
Hours before UN voted for upgraded PA status, its official Twitter account made egregious typo, tweeting in favor of one-state solution.
Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality
Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.
Netanyahu to Meet with Merkel Following UN Vote
Netanyahu will travel to Germany next week for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, primarily regarding the volatile situation in Mideast.
Iran: UN Decision 'Proves Zionist Regime Illegitimate'
A senior Iranian official welcomed the upgraded status of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations, calling it a "positive step."
European Nations 'Capitulated' in Approving PA Bid at UN
ADL: European nations acted “without courage" and "capitulat[ed] to Arab intimidation" during PA's bid for upgraded UN status.
Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution
The UN has handed the PA "a pyrrhic public relations victory," asserts ADL; NCYI. Agudah laud countries opposed, WJC notes Nov. 29 date.
Hamas Reminder: Our Goal is Israel’s Destruction
Hamas welcomes UN vote on “Palestine,” but rejects previous vote splitting land between Arabs, Jews. “Our land won’t be shared.”
