Apr 17 U.S. 'concerned' over misused funds allegations at UNAIDS By Maria Cheng, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The U.S. government has expressed concern about allegations of misused funds at the U.N.'s AIDS agency after a report by The Associated Press this week revealed ongoing financial and sexual misconduct problems at the agency. Continue reading
Apr 16 Fight over Libya's capital has displaced 20,000, UN says By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The self-styled Libyan National Army, aligned with a rival government in the east, launched a major military offensive on April 5 to take Tripoli, igniting clashes with rival militias allied with the U.N.-supported government. Continue reading
Apr 15 AP exclusive: UN whistleblower targeted in misconduct probe By Maria Cheng, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A year after claims of sexual assault and harassment rocked the U.N. agency that fights HIV, UNAIDS looked like it might be on the mend. But the upheaval is not over. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: State Department highlights Khashoggi killing in human rights report The State Department annual global human rights report said the columnist was killed by agents of the kingdom while he was inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. But it drew no conclusion as to who was responsible, despite the belief… Continue reading
Mar 13 Worsening environment is deadly but not hopeless, UN report says By Seth Borenstein, Christina Larson, Associated Press The sixth Global Environment Outlook indicates environmental problems are making things more dangerous for people. Continue reading
Mar 11 UN chief warns of 'relentless' pushback on women's rights By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that there is a "deep, pervasive and relentless" pushback on women's rights and called for a fight to "push back against the pushback."… Continue reading
Mar 10 Head of UN Women: Technology revolution must benefit women By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The head of the U.N. women’s agency is calling for the revolution in technology to be used to benefit the world’s poor, and especially women, who will not achieve gender equality without “the giant leap that 21st century innovations can… Continue reading
Feb 26 UN Ambassador Nikki Haley nominated to Boeing board of directors By Associated Press The defense contractor and aircraft manufacturer said Haley will stand for election at its annual shareholder meeting on April 29. Continue reading
Feb 22 Trump picks Amb. Kelly Craft as nominee for UN post By Associated Press President Trump's first pick to replace Nikki Haley withdrew over the past weekend. Continue reading
Feb 19 UN concerned about some 200 families trapped in Islamic State enclave By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The U.N.'s human rights chief said Tuesday she is concerned about the condition of some 200 families trapped in the last remaining area held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, where they are mixed with hundreds of militants. Continue reading