UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria
The United Nations says that proposals to set up secure safe zones in Syria need to be studied carefully.
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'UN Deaf and Blind to Suffering of Jews,' Says UN Ambassador
Israeli ambassador to the UN: How many rockets have to fall on Israel before the international body will issue a condemnation?
Iran Takes on UN at NAM Summit, Slams 'Current World Order'
Iran kicked off the NAM summit on Sunday by slamming the "adverse consequences of the current world order" and demanding change from the UN.
Syria's 'Bloody Saturday' Death Toll Hits 440
Nearly 450 people died Saturday on the bloodiest day of the savage civil war fought by Syrian Army troops and opposition forces.
PA Wants to Sue ‘Terrorist’ Lieberman
The PA is considering a new tactic to win international sympathy – filing suits in several countries charging Lieberman with “terrorism.”
Aid Agencies: Worldwide Appeal for Syria's Displaced Citizens
International aid agencies issued an appeal for Syria's displaced citizens, saying more than 1.5 million have been driven from their homes.
Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.
UN Secy-Gen Rebukes Iran Over Israel Remarks
UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has rebuked Iran over its leadership's anti-Israel threats to annihilate the State of Israel.
UN Ends Observer Mission in Syria
The United Nations calls an end to its military observer mission in Syria, days before its mandate expires.
U.N. Agency Embraces Iranian Terror Group
A U.N. agency announced cooperation with an organization supported by the Iranian government, with close ties to Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?
Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY.
‘Sinai Abandoned to Terror’
Former Israeli foreign minister meets UN Chief, warns that Sinai terror ‘isn’t just Israel’s problem.’
As Civil War Rages, Syrians Will Go Hungry, UN Report Warns
Heavy fighting continues in Damascus, Aleppo and along Syria's border with Turkey, as the UN notes Syrians may be hungry for a year to come.
UN Probes Syrian Massacre
United Nations monitors entered a village Saturday to probe reports of a massacre.
PA Hosts ‘Diaspora Arabs’ in ‘Ancient Jaffa’
The Palestinian Authority is bringing Arabs from the “Diaspora” to visit their “homeland,” which it says includes Haifa and Yafo (Jaffa).
Russia Suspends New Arms Shipments to Syria
Russia on Monday signaled that it would not sign new weapons contracts with Syria so long as the situation in the country remains unstable.
Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference
Iran has been elected as one of the 15 members of the United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty conference, according to UN Watch exclusive report.
UN Watch Denounces UNHRC Unbalanced 'Settlement' Probe
UN watchdog group expressed concern over 'unbalanced' UNHRC panel probing Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Syria Violence Renders Observer Force Moot
UN observer chief Maj. Gen. Robert Mood says his force cannot resume its mission amid escalating violence; slams diplomats failures
Annan Spokesman: Syria Ceasefire 'Imperative'
The death toll in the 16-month uprising against the Syrian regime tops 16,500 in President Bashar al-Assad's 'torture archipelago.'
UN 'Human Rights' Official Attacks Israeli 'Apartheid' Policy
Richard Falk says the peace process is a trick, claims Israel's treatment of PA Arabs in Judea and Samaria is apartheid.
Kofi Annan Optimistic as Syria Bleeds
UN special envoy Kofi Annan says he believes a ministerial crisis talk on Syria will yield 'an acceptable result.'
Annan Invites Major Powers to Syria Pow-Wow
With Syria's popular uprising crossing into civil war and tensions with Turkey rising, the major powers prepare to meet
UN-Backed PA NGO to Children: Replace Cigarettes with Guns
PA-based NGO supported by UN branches puts on a puppet show, tells kids to see Jews as “enemies” who kill Arab youth.
Abbas Warns: We'll Go to UN General Assembly
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in France: We may seek non-member status at the United Nations if peace talks with Israel do not resume.
Syrian Rebels Kill at Least 80 Assad Troops
President Bashar al-Assad's fiery speech refusing to implement the Annan ceasefire plan has led FSA fighters to launch a new offensive
High Noon in Syria: Rebels Give Assad Ultimatum
FSA commanders have given Syria's gov't until noon on Friday to honor a UN backed ceasefire – or face 'courageous decisions'
Annan Leaves Syria Empty Handed
UN envoy Kofi Annan left Syria without securing any 'bold steps' from officials to end the slaughter bleeding the country.
Japan Joins Growing List of Countries Expelling Syria Diplomats
Japan says it will expel Syria's ambassador – joining numerous other nations – over last week's massacre in the central city of Houla.
UN to Warn World About Flame Virus Risks
UN officials are preparing an alert for member states to inform them about the risks Flame could pose to their national infrastructure.
Mood: UN Observers Can’t Stop Syria Violence
The head of the UN observer force in Syria says no number of observers can stop the violence rocking the country; calls for talks.
UN Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowed Down but Continuing
UN report indicates that Iran has continued to enrich uranium and develop its nuclear program, but the sanctions have slowed it down.
SFA Rebels Hiding UN Monitors From Damascus
A group of UN monitors who may have seen a war crime in Syria are being hidden by SFA rebels until they can be safely extracted
Diplomats Line Up to Condemn Syria Violence
Int'l luminaries lined up to condemn the continued violence in Syria as the United Nations remains deadlocked in inaction.
Images Suggest Cleanup at Iranian Nuclear Facility
New satellite photographs suggest that Iran is cleansing a military site south of Tehran suspected of being used for nuclear-weapons work.
Turkey Completes Probe of 2010 Mavi Marmara Flotilla
Turkish prosecutors have completed their investigation into the 2010 Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara flotilla, according to Turkish Justice Minister
Explosion Hits UN Convoy in Syria
An explosion hit a Syrian military truck escorting a convoy of UN observers near Deraa, just seconds after UN staff had passed by.
Annan: 'Last Chance to Avoid Civil War'
UN-Arab envoy Kofi Annan and peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous say Assad's forces continue their assault despite cease-fire committments
Aleppo Dragged into Syrian Civil War
The northern trading city of Aleppo, relatively quiet until recently, has finally been dragged into Syria's growing civil war.
Dozens of Deaths Continue in Syria Despite 'Ceasefire' Plan
Dozens have been killed by government forces in Syria so far this week despite attempts to enforce a UN-brokered “ceasefire plan.”
UN Observers Under Pressure as Syria Bleeds
The tiny UN observer force in Syria is under mounting pressure to enforce a UN-brokered ceasefire despite numbering only 30
UN Demands Syrian Government Stop Violence
UN Secretary-General demands that the Syrian government comply with its commitment to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from cities.
France and Turkey Mulling Syria Intervention
As violence rages on in Syria, Turkey wants to create a buffer zone; France wants to invoke Chapter 7 of the UN charter.
UN Observers Seek to 'De-Escalate' Douma Tensions
UN observers monitoring a tentative ceasefire in Syria are returning to Douma, where Assad's forces struck shortly after they departed
Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'
UN ambassador Ron Prosor blasted the world body, saying that it was a hotbed of incitement and falsehood, focused on the wrong things.
UN Monitors Visit Battered Syrian City
Five unarmed UN monitors tour Homs. Syrian security forces pull out just prior to the visit.
UN Approves 300 Syria Observers
Pressure from UN chief Ban Ki-Moon prompted Security Council to expand its Syria observer force tenfold
UN: Evicting Arab Squatters 'Violates Geneva Convention'
A senior UN official accused Israel of violating the Geneva Convention by evicting Arab squatters from buildings they didn't own
UN Tightens North Korea Sanctions
Friday's failed rocket launch by North Korea - which violated international agreements - has resulted in more sanctions for Pyongyang
UN Monitors Set to Begin as Ceasefire Unravels
An advance team of UN peacekeepers arrived to begin their work in Syria as the ceasefire they are to monitor is cast into further doubt
Dawn Quiet Reported in Syria
A UN-backed ceasefire has taken tentative hold in Syria as activists report quiet in key conflict cities; no troop pullback thus far.
Syria: Annan Holding Out Hope
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says it is 'too soon' to declare his Syria ceasefire dead; deadline has passed; violence continues.
Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands
Israel Ranks 14th in World Happiness Poll
Israel ranks 14th in the United Nations' World Happiness Report; Denmark, Finland, Norway and Netherlands top list; U.S. ranks 11th.
Annan: Ceasefire Deadline — 0600 on April 12
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan gave Syrian troops, rebel fighters a deadline to stop fighting as bullets continue to fly across the country
UN Negotiating Deployment of Syria Observers
Norway's Maj. General Robert Mood is negotiating the deployment of an unarmed UN observer force in Syria.
Russia May Back UN Draft on Syria
Russia has hinted it will consider backing a US drafted demand for Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor an April 10 ceasefire date.
Syria: Fighting Continues as Ceasefire Looms
An advance team of UN peacekeepers are headed to Syria ahead of a planned ceasefire, but fighting has not abated.
UN Human Rights Chief: No Statute of Limitations for Assad
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay says there is enough evidence to prosecute Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for war crimes.
Israel Will Bar Entry of UN Rights Council, Warns Ayalon
Israel will bar entry of UN officials trying to investigate alleged effects of Jewish communities on PA Arabs, Danny Ayalon warns.
