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UNESCO Cancels Jewish Exhibit Following Arab Pressure

The United Nations’ cultural body cancels Jewish exhibit, citing "concerns for Israel-PA peace talks."

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

The UNHRC's Standing Agenda Against Israel

Saudi Arabia Rejects Security Council Seat

Saudis refuse seat on the Security Council because of its inaction on Syria. UN Watch: Saudi refusal a “victory for human rights.”

UN Watch Slams UN ‘Apathy, Banality’ on Syria

UN watchdog group slams the UN over its reaction to Syria attacks – and continued focus on Israel.

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.

Top UN Official Richard Falk Calls for Removing UN Watch

UNHRC official calls for investigation of watchdog after it condemned his comments blaming Boston bombings on “Tel Aviv.”

Group: 'Crazy' to Put Iran In Charge of UN Disarmament Panel

Iran's looming status as head of a UN disarmament body sparked outrage Monday from activists

Hamas Bulldozes Heritage Site For Use As Terror Training Camp

Hamas bulldozes of a 3000-year-old Gaza harbor for use as a terrorist training camp.

UN Holds Minute of Silence Honoring Chavez

U.N. Watch has criticized the chief UN human rights body for holding a minute of silence for late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez.

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's Lukewarm Response to Terror Against Israel

UN head Ban Ki-moon condemned the attack on Israelis in Bulgaria but didn't call it terror; the Human Rights Council was silent altogether.

UN to Praise Qaddafi's 'Human Rights' Record, NGO Outraged

UN Watch puzzled as to why the UN’s Human Rights Council plans to adopt a resolution praising Qaddafi’s human rights record.

Durban III Says ‘Yes’ to Qaddafi, ‘No’ to Israel

The UN’s Durban III “anti-racism” conference has accredited a Libyan NGO close to Qaddafi but barred the pro-Israel “UN Watch” group.

Spotlight on UN Hypocrisy Regarding Qaddafi

Hillel Neuer of UN Watch points out that the same UN that is now condemning Qaddafi was obsequious until recently.

UN Watch: Fighting on the Diplomatic Front

The head of UN Watch explains why his organization keeps fighting despite overwhelming anti-Israel bias.