Denmark to Vote for PA at United Nations
Denmark will back a PA bid to upgrade its United Nations status to that of a non-member observer state, its foreign ministry announced.
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UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses
A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.
Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.
Video: Abbas' Bus to UN Heading in the Wrong Direction
The Israeli embassy in the U.S. has posted an animated video of Abbas, encountering a myriad or cliffs and roadblocks, en route the U.N.
Hamas Supports PA UN Statehood Bid?
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told PA chairman Mahmud Abbas that his terror organization supports the PA’s bid for enhanced UN status.
Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis
British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.
Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'
Iran has filed formal accusations against the U.S., accusing it of carrying out "illegal and provocative acts."
PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in Mideast
China can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday.
UN Sends Protest to Syria Over Golan Attacks
UN sends protest letter to the Syrian government for claiming it had UN permission to attack rebel opponents in the Golan Heights.
Prosor to UN: Time to Condemn Hamas
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations sends a letter of complaint over the ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel.
US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes
The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.
Abbas ‘No’ Puts Obama in His Place
Obama called Abbas to express opposition to his bid to the UN. Abbas did what Netanyahu could never do – tell the president “no.”
Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose
Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.
UN Condemns Spillover from Syria into Golan Heights
The United Nations condemns fighting by Syrian forces close to Golan Heights, says it threatens stability in the region.
Israel Complains to UN About Syrian Civil War Spillover
Israel has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations about the military spillover over the northern border from Syria's civil war.
US Targets Suicide Operations Chief of 'Sopranos of Afghanistan'
The Obama administration announced that it placed sanctions on Qari Zakir, the chief of suicide operations for Pakistan's Haqqani Network.
Saudi King Demands UN Resolution Condemning Religious Insults
Saudi King Abdullah demanded a U.N. resolution Saturday condemning insults on religions.
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
