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Netanyahu: Refusal to Recognize Jewish State is Root of Conflict

Prime Minister reminds Palestinian Arabs that recognizing Jewish State is precondition for peace on 96th anniversay of Balfour Declaration.

Watchdog Group: Syrian Chemical Weapons Production – Destroyed

Watchdog group says Syria can no longer produce new chemical weapons. Group now moving to ‘phase 3’ of weapons destruction.

Saudis Pushing UN Resolution to Condemn Syria Violence

Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.

UN Ambassador Complains About Abbas's Incitement

In letter to Secretary General Ban, Ambassador Prosor points out condolence letter sent by Abbas to family of killed terrorist.

Ban: Releasing Murderers is Good, Building is Bad

UN chief condemns Israel for building, but welcomes its "gesture" of releasing murderers.

HRW Praises Israeli Decision to Attend UN Rights Review

Human Rights Watch praises Israeli submission to UN Human Rights Council review, but calls for further concessions.

Israel Condemns Iran's Selection to UN Disarmament Committee

Letting Iran serve on a disarmament committee is "inconceivable" and "erodes the UN's legitimacy", writes Israeli envoy.

US & Russia Call For November Syria Peace Conference

Both countries urge a UN conference to seek the formation of a transitional government in the war-torn country.

UN International Conference on Syria is a Pipe-dream

Syria: Weapons Team Officially Starts Work

Six weeks after hundreds die in sarin gas attack, UN team begins dismantling Syria's chemical weapons stock.

Iraqi September Death Toll Reaches 1,000

September was one of the bloodiest months for Iraq in a year marred by bombings and almost daily loss of life, according to the UN.

Netanyahu: The Jews are Home – And We’re Not Leaving

Netanyahu says Israel ready to make ‘painful concessions,’ but demands recognition of Jewish State.

Netanyahu Urges the UN: Keep Pressure on Iran

Only a strong approach to Iran will allow the world to avoid war, Netanyahu cautions. Israel will stand alone if it must, he says.

Rice: 'Every Reason in the World' to Doubt Iran Charm Offensive

U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice said that the West had “every reason” to doubt Iran's "peaceful intentions"

Rouhani: Iran Doesn't Threaten Anyone

In his first speech to the UN, Iran's president calls for talks on his country's nuclear program, denounces "occupation" of "Palestinians."

Obama: We Respect Iran’s Right to Nuclear Power

Obama supports supervised Iranian nuclear program, but warns against trying for nuclear weapons.

Obama at UN: 'End Occupation of West Bank'

Obama supports Israel as ‘Jewish state,’ but sympathizes with Arabs over ‘indignity of occupation.’

Jewish MP to Join Rouhani at UN

Iran's only Jewish parliamentarian will accompany the Iranian President Hasan Rouhani to the UN next week.

UN Hits Back at Russia on Syria's Chemical Weapons

United Nations slams Russia's remarks that inspectors' report on Syria was "one-sided."

UN Inspectors to Return to Syria

United Nations investigators are planning to return to Syria to follow up on more allegations of chemical weapons use.

UN Envoy: Golan Fighting Could Draw Israel into Syrian War

UN's Mideast envoy: The clashes between Syria's army and rebels on the Golan Heights risk drawing Israel into Syria's civil war.

UN Powers Begin Talks on Syria Resolution

Diplomats launch talks on a resolution that would demand the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal.

China: 'UN Report on Syria Not Impartial'

Despite a UN report indicating the Syrian regime was behind a deadly sarin gas attack China says it is not ready to accept the findings.

UN Envoys: No Doubt that Assad is Behind Chemical Attack

Ambassadors to the United Nations call to hold Syrian President accountable for the chemical attack on August 21.

UN to Confirm: Sarin Used in Syria Attack

UN finds ‘convincing evidence’ that sarin gas was used in Syria – but still cannot say who did it.

UN Inspectors Hand In Report on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon receives inspection team's report on last month's chemical attack in Damascus.

Iran, British Foreign Ministers May Meet in New York

Britain said it looked forward to the possibility of a meeting between Foreign Minister Hague and Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif.

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.

Obama to Discuss Russian Plan at Security Council

Kerry: America supports Russian proposal, ‘but we’re not waiting for long.’

Kerry: UN Syria Resolution Still an Option

President Barack Obama has yet to make a decision on returning to the United Nations Security Council.

UN Inspectors Wrap Up Visit to Syria

UN inspectors finish collecting samples from the site of the alleged chemical weapons attack, will leave Syria on Saturday.

Syria: Rebels Also Hit Regime Troops with Gas

Syria's UN ambassador demands that chemical experts probe three attacks in which soldiers "inhaled poisonous gas".

UN Pushes for Delay on Syria Strike

UN Secretary-General urges US, UK to give inspectors more time; Syria takes advantage of advanced warning to evacuate top military posts.

Khamenei: Region is Like a Gunpowder Depot, US Attack a Disaster

Britain to present a draft to the UN Security Council Wednesday "authorizing necessary measures to protect civilians" in Syria.

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.

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.