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Saudi King Abdullah demanded a U.N. resolution Saturday condemning insults on religions.
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US Slams 'Irresponsible and Unacceptable' Israel Boycott
Amb. Susan Rice slammed Richard Falk's call for a boycott of companies accused of profiting from “illegal Israeli settlements."
Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel
ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.
Surprise Vote for Australia to Help Israel at UN
Israel received a surprise gift with Australia’s winning a temporary seat on the UN Security Council, with the help of spies and candy.
49 Dead in Syria Airstrikes
Syrian jets strike the rebel-held town of Maarat al-Numan, killing 49, as UN and Arab League push for a ceasefire.
UN-Recognized Arab Group Praises Murder of Israelis
Jewish lawyers call to strip an Arab lawyers’ group of UN recognition after it praises bomber who murdered 21 Israelis.
Saudi-Funded UN Agency Seeks to Edit Textbooks Worldwide
The UN agency that promotes education and which is heavily funded by Saudi Arabia, is seeking to edit school textbooks worldwide.
US Warns PA Statehood Bid Would Jeopardize Peace Process
The PA's bid for statehood at the United Nations next month would jeopardize the peace process with Israel, U.S. ambassador Susan Rice said.
Iran Calls Netanyahu a ‘Nutty-Netty Stand-Up Comic’
Netanyahu’s “red line” speech at the UN showed him up as a “nutty-nutty not-so-funny stand-up comic” says Iranian media.
New Report On Iranian Abuses
A new report calculated numbers from the 2009 Green Revolution, condemns death by stoning and the detainment of journalists
Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions
While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.
UN Raises Syrian Refugee Estimate to 710,000
The United Nations has again raised its estimate of the number of Syrians will flee their country by their country by the end of this year.
US Pressures EU To Oppose PA Statehood Ploy at UN
The US has warned EU countries that granting the PA Non-Member Observer status in the UN would have “significant negative consequences.”
Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel
A terrorism scare overtook JFK Airport Saturday night, when PM Netanyahu arrived for his flight back to Israel, after addressing the U.N.
Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears
A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.
Obama Free on Day He Refused Netanyahu Meeting
While Obama cited "campaign obligations" that would prevent meeting with Netanyahu, his schedule shows he had afternoon free.
Video:US Envoy to UN Skips Netanyahu's Speech to Attend Luncheon
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. skipped PM Netanyahu’s address to the U.N. Thursday, opting instead to go to a luncheon with foreign ministers.
Lieberman: Abbas Just Wants to Blame Israel
Lieberman tells foreign dignitaries that PA head Abbas plans to use Israel as a scapegoat rather than make peace.
Assange Mocks Obama on ‘Free Speech’
WikiLeaks founder Assange talks at UN via video, accuses Obama of opposing free speech.
UN: Up to 700K Syrian Refugees by Year's End
The United Nations agency for refugees is predicting that up to 700,000 Syrians will flee their homes to other lands by the year's end.
NYPD Rescues Iranian Diplomat From Angry Mob Outside UN
The New York Police Department was forced to rescue an Iranian diplomat from angry protesters Wednesday near the United Nations.
Ambassador Prosor: Ahmadinejad Has No Place in This World
Ahmadinejad “has no place in the world,”says Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor. He did not comment on the “World to Come.”
Ambassador Prosor: 'No Justice' at UN When Ahmadinejad Speaks
Israel's UN ambassador stormed out of a session Monday when Iran's president began to speak, declaring loudly, "There is no justice here."
NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad
In ‘honor’ of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s arrival in NY, The New York Post decided to deliver a gift basket to his luxury suite.
Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election
A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.
Ayalon in UN: Stop Donating Blindly to PA
Deputy Foreign Min. says cash reaches terrorists: "It is more profitable to be a Palestinian terrorist than to be a nurse or teacher."
Iran Accuses IAEA of Sharing 'Secrets' with Israel
Iran has accused the United Nations' nuclear agency of sharing its classified information with Israel.
Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his trip to the U.S. where he was due to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting.
Israeli Law Center Sues Ahmadinejad's NYC Hotel
An Israeli law center is suing a NYC hotel that agreed to host the Iranian President during his visit next week, when he will address UN.
Gross' Lawyers Ask UN to Help Release Him
Lawyers for Allan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba, ask a UN working group on arbitrary detentions to press for their client's release.
Ahmadinejad to Address U.N. General Assembly on Yom Kippur
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Yom Kippur.
Groups Blast NY Hotel for Agreeing to Host Ahmadinejad
Activist groups are slamming the Warwick hotel in NY for reportedly agreeing to host Ahmadinejad during next month's UN General Assembly.
New UN Envoy to Syria: Mission 'Nearly Impossible'
New UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said he is deeply pessimistic at his chances of restoring calm to the war-torn country.
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.
'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
