Tag: United Nations

Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, said the attack was "an attempt by the clerical regime to prevent its downfall amidst growing domestic demands for freedom."Â (AP file photo/Rermy de la Mauviniere)

Iranian opposition leader blames U.S., UN for refugees’ deaths

Daniel Chaitin · November 1, 2015 11:38 pm

United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres says Friday emissions-cutting pledges made by governments ahead of a December conference are a good step toward achieving an international global-warming goal, but they aren't yet enough. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, file)

Energy and Environment

U.N. climate boss: Paris deal still not enough, no home run

John Siciliano · October 30, 2015 2:44 pm

Editorial cartoon: A closed-door celebration

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: A closed-door celebration

Washington Examiner · October 27, 2015 4:00 pm

Despite its flaws, the U.N. is still crucial to the United States and the world at large.Â (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo)

The world still needs the United Nations

Esther Brimmer · October 26, 2015 4:01 am

President of the General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft, center, of Denmark, delivers closing remarks during the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at U.N. Headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The U.N. at 70: Fix this broken institution

Washington Examiner · October 26, 2015 4:01 am

The launch of Iran's long-range ballistic missileÂ does appear to be a violation of U.N. resolutions barring development of such weapons, the White House and State Department said. (Iranian Defense Ministry via AP)

National Security

U.S. seeks U.N. response for Iranian missile launch

Nicole Duran · October 23, 2015 7:34 pm

The U.N. at 70

Zalmay Khalilzad · October 23, 2015 4:01 am

Ban Ki-Moon visited Jerusalem to talk to Israeli and Palestinian leaders about reducing violence.Â (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

National Security

U.N. chief calls for peace in Israel

Kelly Cohen · October 20, 2015 5:06 pm

Through the American Business Act on Climate pledge, companiesÂ are supportingÂ an agreement from the U.N. Conference on Climate Change and agree to limit their emissions, increase low-carbon investments, deploy more clean energy and take other actions, said Brian Deese, senior adviser to President Obama.Â (AP Photo/Jim Cole, file)

Energy and Environment

81 companies sign WH climate change pledge

Kyle Feldscher · October 19, 2015 1:26 pm

The Pentagon also formulated a plan to hit the Fordo nuclear enrichment site, which is located inside a mountain beyond the reach of missile arsenals. (AP Photo/ISNA, Hamid Foroutan, File)

National Security

It’s ‘Adoption Day’ for the U.S.-Iran nuke deal

Jacqueline Klimas · October 18, 2015 4:01 am

Violence occurred as the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on the Israel-Palestine conflict.Â (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

National Security

Hamas initiates ‘day of rage,’ sets fire to tomb

Curt Mills · October 16, 2015 5:25 pm

Samantha Power said Iran's missileÂ test was a "clear violation," according to theÂ Associated Press. (AP Photo)

National Security

U.S. says Iran missile test violated U.N. resolution

Curt Mills · October 16, 2015 3:58 pm