Tag: United Nations

An official for North Korea's Foreign Ministry called talks at the United Nations Security Council, which ultimately lead to a sternly worded statement, a "terrible provocation." (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

National Security

North Korea is mad at the UN again

Jeremy Lott · August 27, 2016 4:26 am

The determination was made after a year-long investigation and was released the same day reports surfaced that Bashar Assad may still have some chemical weapons. (SANA via AP, File)

National Security

U.N.: Assad gassed civilians

Nicole Duran · August 24, 2016 11:40 pm

Syria's civil war has raged despite a UN-backed cease-fire, in large part because the U.S. and Russia have been unable to come to terms over who the enemy is in that country. (Aleppo Media Center via AP, File)

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Russia reportedly ready for 48-hour ‘humanitarian pause’ in Aleppo

Kelly Cohen · August 18, 2016 3:55 pm

Toner said for now State not sure what might happen next if U.S. determines Russia violated the resolution. (Russian Defence Ministry Press Service photo via AP)

National Security

State Dept.: Russia may have violated UN rules on Iran

Pete Kasperowicz · August 16, 2016 7:58 pm

Obama to Circumvent Congress and Push UN Anti-Nuclear Testing Resolution

Peter Rough · August 12, 2016 4:14 pm

"[W]e call all parties to lay down their weapons and put aside their differences during the games," said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 3:08 am

"The West acts on the basis of double standards on human rights and makes manipulative use of the issue," Iranian Judiciary Chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani said. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

National Security

Iran shuts down human rights talks with U.S.

Mairead McArdle · August 4, 2016 7:46 pm

The Syrian Opposition High Negotiations Committee asked the United Nations to assume control of these Russian corridors. By Friday, the U.N.'s Syrian envoy was also asking Russia to turn over control. (AP Photo)

National Security

White House, U.N. worried about Russia’s Aleppo strategy

Nicole Duran · July 29, 2016 8:02 pm

The changes are a response to the flood of Central Americans who have sought entry, legally and illegally, into the U.S. in unprecedented numbers since 2014. (AP Photo)

State Dept., U.N. expand Central American refugee program

Nicole Duran · July 26, 2016 6:55 pm

A Somali soldier stands near the wreckage of a car bomb outside the UN's office in Mogadishu, Somalia. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

National Security

Twin car bombs kill 13 near UN office in Somalia

Kelly Cohen · July 26, 2016 3:05 pm

North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korea military. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Security

Report: North Korea fires three missiles near South Korea

Kelly Cohen · July 19, 2016 1:40 am

Rep. Joe Wilson urges the administration to preserve relationships with both Britain and the European Union. (AP Photo)

National Security

After Brexit, U.S. must stay united with U.K. and Europe

Rep Joe Wilson · July 14, 2016 4:04 am