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Prosor: Arab Chaos Good for Israel at the UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says despite Obama threats to cut support, US still backing Israel at UN against the 'daily terror.'

Three Beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh decapitates one Syrian drug trafficker and two Saudis convicted of murder amid dispute over fair trial.

UN Leaves Israel Off Child Rights Blacklist

After pressure from Israel to keep off and NGOs to put on, Ban Ki-Moon decides not to place IDF on 'List of Shame.'

Netanyahu Condemns Global Silence Over Rocket Fire

'This hypocrisy which pervades the world will not tie our hands for defending the citizens of Israel,' Prime Minister warns.

Houthis to Attend UN Peace Talks in Geneva

Houthis say they will attend UN-backed peace talks planned for June 14 without preconditions.

HRW Calls on UN to Put Israel on Child Rights Violators List

Human Rights Watch urges UN chief to resist pressure and add Israel to an annual "List of Shame" of children's rights violators.

Hamas Front Group Threatens Legal Action Against Israel

Palestinian Return Center threatens Israel's UN mission with legal action over Israel’s comments regarding its ties to Hamas.

State Dept.: No Decision Yet on French UN Initiative

State Department spokeswoman says Washington hasn't yet decided how it would vote on UN resolution for Israel-PA peace.

Israeli Envoy Criticizes UN for Recognizing Hamas Front Group

Recognizing Palestinian Rights Center as an NGO is "the peak season for the UN’s Theatre of the Absurd", says Ambassaor Prosor.

Hamas Front Group Receives UN Status

Palestinian Rights Center made an official UN NGO; Hotovely: move 'awards a prize to terrorism.'

P5+1 Decides to Restore Sanctions if Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal

P5+1 settle on fallback program to restore sanctions on Iran if it breaks nuclear deal; Tehran still must accept tentative proposal.

Hamas Front Group Could Receive UN Status

Palestinian Rights Center (PRC) also known as a front for Muslim Brotherhood; if approved, could sit in on UN debates.

UN Aid Chief Makes Final Appeal on Syria

Outgoing UN aid chief Valerie Amos calls on the Security Council to take action to end the ongoing Syrian civil war.

Report: Israel Won't be in UN Report on Children's Rights

Diplomats claim Israel pressured UN chief to keep it off list of states responsible for violating children's rights in armed conflicts.

UN Push to Blacklist IDF

UN's Children and Armed Conflict group says IDF should be added to blacklist for deaths of Palestinian children during Protective Edge.

Graham Promises 'Violent Pushback' to Protect Israel from UN

Republican presidential candidate says he will hold back funds to the UN if it tries to impose a peace agreement on Israel.

UN Condemns Israel for 'Violating Health of Syrians'

UN resolution blames Israel for violating health rights of Syrians in the Golan, ignores the fact that Israel treats wounded Syrians.

UN, US Condemn Russian Embassy Attack in Damascus

Serious damage caused to embassy after rebel mortar attack.

UN to Explore New Israel-PA Peace Effort

UN's new Middle East envoy says the global body will explore options with Israel's new government for a return to negotiations.

Fighting Continues in Yemen Despite Ceasefire

Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition continue to fight each other in Yemen. A ceasefire came into effect on Tuesday but has had little effect.

UN Chief Deplores Israel's 'Settlement Activity'

Ban Ki-moon says "settlements are illegal under international law", notes "unilateral actions" will not be recognized.

Yemen Asks International Community to Intervene Against Houthis

Yemen's ambassador to the UN asks for ground forces to save the country from Houthi rebels.

Prosor to UN: Nazi Tyranny Alive and Well Among Islamists

Israeli ambassador says at 70th anniversary of WWII's end that Islamists as dangerous as Nazis, 'Jewish lives can't be entrusted to others.'

UN Peacekeepers Murdered in Congo Attack

Ugandan rebels apparently behind lethal ambush on UN convoy, day after UN commander's helicopter shot at.

UN Report: Iran Helping Houthis Since 2009

UN report proves Iran has been shipping weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels since at least 2009.

Iran to Take Part in UN-Hosted Consultations on Syria

UN confirms that Assad ally Iran will take part in consultations on Syria that begin Monday in Geneva.

UN to 'Review' its Bookstore's Anti-Semitic Selection

Official bookstore of UNHRC includes multiple titles claiming Jews, Israel are guilty of 'genocide,' attacking Judaism.

UN Blames Israeli Blockade for Slow Gaza Reconstruction

Despite Hamas being more intent on restocking terror arsenal than reconstruction, new UN peace envoy says Israel must stop blockade.

Prosor Demands UN Condemn Attack on Golan Heights

Israeli Ambassador to UN urges Security Council action after terrorists place bomb on border, says Syrian regime responsible.

UN Condemns France's 'Trivialization' of Racism

UN slams France for allowing racism and violence, not only against Jews but also against the Roma community.

UN Praises Israel for its Fight Against Corruption

Rare UN praise for Jewish state over its efforts against public corruption, as report lauds trials of public figures.

UN Employee Kidnapped in Iraq

A United Nations employee abducted northeast of Baghdad, says spokeswoman for the UN mission in the country.

UN Blames IDF for Attacks on Hamas Rocket Caches

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon deplores IDF attacks on 'UN schools' - despite three proven incidents they were being used to store rockets.

US Expects Israeli Pledge to Two-States to Continue

In veiled threat, Wendy Sherman says if Israeli gov't doesn't show commitment to two-state solution, US will have trouble backing it in UN.

Israel to Take Part in UN Non-Proliferation Conference

Hoping for ties with Arab countries on Iran, Israel will take part as an observer in a nuclear non-proliferation conference.

'Israelis are Satisfied and Proud of their Country'

Netanyahu takes credit for strong showing in World Happiness Report, and promises to 'continue to lower cost of living and housing.'

Ban Ki-Moon Tries Shakshouka for Independence Day

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor share Israeli egg dish in honor of Israel's 67th Independence Day.

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.