Libya clashes resume despite interventions
Renewed fighting ended a fragile cease-fire in Libya as U.N. officials urged warring parties to investigate airstrikes that killed at least 53 people last July.
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TI index shows anti-corruption efforts lag
Most nations had little to no improvement last year in fighting corruption that was "more pervasive" whenever big money influenced elections or governments.
U.N. human rights investigators seek probe of Saudi role in spyware hack
Investigators want an inquiry into the Saudi crown prince's alleged role in hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone.
U.N. panel bolsters climate asylum seekers
Ioane Teitiota lost his case against deportation, but in its ruling the U.N. Human Rights Committee said people fleeing climate change may claim asylum.
Millenials fear nuclear attack in ICRC poll
More than half of all people reaching adulthood in the early 21st century believe it more likely than not a nuclear attack will occur in the coming decade.
U.N. panel's first report on Syrian children at war details agonies
Children have been killed, maimed, tortured, sexually abused and forced into military training in almost nine years of war.
U.N. Security Council renews Syrian aid, but cuts humanitarian crossings
The U.N. relies on crossings to truck supplies through Turkey, Iraq and Jordan into Syrian areas beyond Assad's control.
U.N. leader reproaches a world of 'turmoil' in wake of U.S.-Iran strikes
Iran retaliated against the U.S., illustrating the U.N. chief's concerns that geopolitical tensions are at their highest level.
UNESCO warns of a legal 'duty to protect' cultural heritage sites
UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.
Enraged at U.S. airstrike, Iran abandons nuclear deal limits
European nations urged Tehran to stop taking steps away from compliance with the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.
Western powers urge Iran to stay in nuclear deal despite U.S. pullout
Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to remain in the 2015 deal, but did not press to reactivate U.N. sanctions.
Progress and worry as children's rights treaty enters fourth decade
A human rights treaty helped make children healthier, but they still face threats like climate change and online abuse.
U.N. envoy to Iraq amplifies concerns of Baghdad protestors
The top U.N. envoy to Iraq told lawmakers their role hearing Baghdad protestors' demands is vital to stability and peace.
White Helmets ally, humanitarian leader found dead in Turkey
Police are investigating the death of James Le Mesurier, whose organization founded and supported White Helmets in Syria.
U.N. envoy sustains new peace talks among all sides of Syrian civil war
The peace talks, held for the first time under the auspices of a new Syrian constitutional committee, will go a second week.
IEA says oil supply is plentiful despite attacks on Saudi facilities
The Paris-based organization pointed to oil companies' reserves that still can meet demand for more than a month.