On Geneva visit, diplomats tout international humanitarian law
As the U.N. honored the Geneva Conventions, the Red Cross chief said non-compliance is a 'serious problem.'
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Five countries gain uncontested seats on U.N.'s most powerful panel
The U.N. General Assembly elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to the Security Council.
U.N. creates an international day marking 1995 Srebrenica genocide
The resolution sponsored by Germany and Rwanda reflects an effort to remember the lessons of 20th century genocides.
U.N. council seat adds twist to Guyana-Venezuela tensions
Guyana, an impoverished former British colony, controls the Essequibo region and the $1 billion a year it generates.
Slovenia outdistances Belarus in U.N. vote that reflects war in Europe
The U.N. General Assembly's vote for the next five seat-holders on the powerful Security Council for 2024-25 delivered a resounding win to an E.U. member over a Russian ally.
Male-only parliaments are no longer as gender parity slowly advances
Six nations have gender parity or a women's majority: Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Zealand and U.A.E.
Trials continue for Srebrenica 25 years on
Eight Bosnian men and boys killed 25 years ago were laid to rest outside Srebrenica, a reminder that justice for genocide victims comes slowly, if at all.
IAEA cites progress in nuclear and radiation safety since Fukushima
Japan strengthened inspections as part of efforts to improve regulation in the wake of the Fukushima Daichi accident.
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.
Quarter century later, U.N. tribunal's anti-genocide work still 'unfinished'
The court in Rwanda convicted 61 people who bore the greatest responsibility, but eight fugitives remain at large.
Ex-Bosnian Serb leader sentenced to life in 1995 genocide at Srebrenica
The judgement in a Netherlands-based tribunal brings to a close the legal odyssey of 73-year-old Radovan Karadžić.
First global migration pact approved at U.N. in bid to 'prevent suffering'
The non-binding deal tries to solve some of the polarizing but age-old issues surrounding people crossing borders.
U.N. rights chief urges more global support for people and not nations
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein warned people's rights must be defended amid a rise in populist-driven authoritarians.
Trump administration abandons the U.N.'s top human rights body
The U.S. president, complaining of bias against Israel, said America's participation will be reduced to observer status.
FIFA picks North America's 'United' bid to host the World Cup in 2026
Canada, Mexico and the United States will serve as hosts, marking the first time three nations have shared such a role.