UN General Assembly

UN Denounces Iran for Human Rights Violations

UN General Assembly approves a resolution denouncing serious human rights violations in Iran.

Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in Idlib

Dozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib.

UN Condemns Syria

The United Nations has voted to condemn the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for its murderous nine-month campaign of violence.

UAE, Morocco Condemn Embassy Attacks

Syrian regime loyalists stormed the embassies of the United Arab Emirates and Morocco Wednesday in Damascus over the Arab League suspension.

PA Official: Obama's UN Speech Idiotic

PA officials condemn President Obama's speech to the United Nations, say the speech was "idiotic" and "disappointed" the Palestinians."

Netanyahu Slams Erdogan's 'Scandalous' Incitement

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu slammed his Turkish counterpart Monday evening for “scandalous” remarks during the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan Slams Israel in UN: Israel’s Leaders Bury Peace

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan takes advantage of his speech at the UN General Assembly to once again attack Israel.

Hundreds at Pro-Israel Demo Outside UN: Photos

"We are here to stand by Israel," announced demonstrators who included Christians and Muslims, as UN discussed a PA bid for statehood.

Obama to UN: "No Shortcut to Peace."

US president Barack Obama dismissed the PA statehood bid at the United Nations saying there was "no shortcut to peace."

Arab States in Key UN Positions in September

As the PA statehood bid at the UN approaches, Lebanon prepares to chair the Security Council and Qatar the General Assembly.

Call to Cut US Funding to UN if it Approves PA State

Chairman of House Foreign Affairs subcommittee proposes cut of US funding to the UN if it unilaterally approves a PA state.

UN: Delegates Walk Out as Ahmadinejad Hints US Gov't Behind 9/11

American delegates walk out of General Assembly as Iranian president suggests US involvement in 9/11 attack.

Fayyad Dunning for Funds at UN, Says PA 'Ready for Statehood'

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is dunning for more funds at the UN General Assembly. The PA is "ready at any moment" for statehood, he said.

Obama: Military Strike on Iran “Not Ideal”

US President to tell Iran during General Assembly speech that door is open to better relations.

Sharansky: No Clash in Identity, Human Rights Values

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky says universalism and freedom do not contradict Jewish identity and the aspiration for a Jewish State.

Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren: United We Flourish

Video: Ambassador Michael Oren told the JFNA General Assembly the Israel of 2009 "is at a better situation than at any time in its history."