Feb 21 WATCH: U.N. secretary general spokesman remarks on Russia’s ‘violation’ of the territory of Ukraine By Associated Press Putin ordered forces to "maintain peace" in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation. Continue reading
Feb 21 Myanmar seeks to have Rohingya case thrown out of UN court By Mike Corder, Associated Press Public hearings at the International Court of Justice went ahead Monday amid questions about who should represent Myanmar in the aftermath of the military take-over of the country last year. Continue reading
Feb 17 WATCH: Sec. Blinken gives remarks at the U.N. on tensions between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken went before the U.N. Security Council and described in detail the range of false-flag attacks that Washington believes Moscow might stage to justify invasion. Continue reading
Feb 11 UN labor agency cites concerns about Uighurs, other minorities in China’s Xinjiang region By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press An annual report from the United Nations labor agency has highlighted the work conditions of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in China's western Xinjiang region, noting signs of "coercive measures" that deprive workers of free choice in selecting jobs. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: U.N. Security Council meets to discuss tensions between U.S., Russia and Ukraine By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscow's actions a threat to international peace and security. Continue reading
Jan 30 U.S. pledges to put Russia on defensive at U.N. Security Council By Jim Heintz, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press “Our voices are unified in calling for the Russians to explain themselves,” Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said of the U.S. and the other council members on ABC’s “This Week.” ”We’re going into the room prepared to listen to them, but we’re… Continue reading
Jan 28 United Nations reports ‘extreme lack of food’ for many in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray By Cara Anna, Associated Press The U.N. said no aid convoy has entered the Tigray region of some 6 million people since mid-December. Continue reading
Jan 20 Food aid in Ethiopia’s Tigray now at ‘all-time lowest’, U.N. reports By Associated Press The United Nations says food distribution in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray region has reached its “all-time lowest” while more than 50,000 children are thought to be severely malnourished, the latest sign of growing crisis amid efforts to end the country’s 14-month… Continue reading
Jan 19 U.N. secretary general says Ethiopia is working toward peace in Tigray By Associated Press The United Nations secretary-general says he is delighted to hear "there is now a demonstrable effort to make peace" in Ethiopia after more than 14 months of war. Continue reading
Jan 18 At least 26 dead after earthquakes in Afghanistan, U.N. says By Associated Press The U.N. statement Tuesday said hundreds of houses had been destroyed in three villages from the two quakes that struck Badghis province Monday. Continue reading