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U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk, left, and U.N. Human Rights Council President Jürg Lauber, the Swiss U.N. ambassador, right, preside over a new council session.

U.N. rights chief condemns Israel over Gaza, cites evidence for case

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He also warned against a 'glorification of violence' as some nations become an 'extension of their ruler's personal power.'

Congo, with a population of over 109 million that makes it the world's 14th most populous nation, has long dealt with armed conflict and a severe humanitarian crisis.

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U.N. rights office says Congo conflict abuses may amount to war crimes

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The U.N. human rights chief said Congo's violence has reached “alarming levels” from the parties' brutal tactics.

A sign of austerity at the U.N.'s European headquarters in Geneva.

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Budget cuts, U.S. disengagement to challenge Human Rights Council

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A major point of contention is the unprecedented decision by the United States to boycott its human rights review.

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U.S. plan to boycott U.N. rights review draws broad condemnation

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Each U.N. member nation is obliged to have its human rights record examined approximately every four and a half years.

A homeless person's tent at the busy intersection of K Street and 21st St., near lobbyng firms, the IMF and World Bank, in downtown Washington.

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Trump's D.C. crackdown draws fire weeks after U.N. rebuke on policy

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The U.N. official's position directly clashes with the Trump administration, an indicator of a potential legal battle.

More billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid is on the chopping block.

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Congress sends cuts to foreign aid and public media to Trump's desk

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The package will greatly impact the ability of international organizations and foreign aid programs to deliver help.

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U.N. rights leader criticizes U.S. and 'any acts of intimidation or reprisal'

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The head of the U.N. Human Rights Council pushed back against U.S. sanctions on a council-appointed investigator.

A sign of the times in the U.N.'s European headquarters at Geneva's Palais des Nations.

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Swiss to rescue Geneva's multilateral hub with $390 million relief package

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Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.

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China reportedly using 'puppet organizations' against its critics

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A human rights group and journalists question Beijing's use of 'Chinese government-organized NGOs' at the U.N.

Israel's U.N. Ambassador Daniel Meron talks in Geneva.

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Israel follows U.S. retreat from U.N. as Gaza faces 'ethnic cleansing' plans

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Israel's brutal military campaign in Gaza has drawn direct criticism from all corners of the U.N. and its top officials.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to scrutinize all international organizations.

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Trump orders general review of U.S. funding and ties to United Nations

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The U.S. president also withdrew the U.S. from the U.N. Human Rights Council and stopped funding for UNRWA.

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Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.

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Here's a timeline of Trump's actions involving international organizations and treaties, from his first term to the present.

Maduro foes are under attack in Venezuela

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Probe finds 'clear and deliberate' repression in Maduro's Venezuela

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U.N. investigators say Maduro's forces are using torture and sexual abuse to punish protesters and foes of his regime.

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Evidence of escalating atrocities committed by Myanmar military

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The report for the year ending on June 30 observes that armed conflicts increased as challenges to military rule intensified.

Red Crescent volunteers distribute food to displaced Palestinians in shelter camps.

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U.N. experts conclude famine has spread throughout the Gaza Strip

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Children's deaths from malnutrition and dehydration show that critical health and social structures have collapsed.

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U.N. panel finds Russian authorities arbitrarily detained WSJ reporter

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Independent experts convened by the U.N. cite a 'striking lack of any factual or legal substantiation’ for spying charges.

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