Probe of claims against UNRWA finds lack of evidence in some cases
Fourteen cases remain under investigation by U.N. investigators, who have met with authorities in Israel.
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Fourteen cases remain under investigation by U.N. investigators, who have met with authorities in Israel.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
The wars in Europe and the Middle East, climate change and soaring national debts hung over the annual talks.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.
This year and next mark the countdown to a 2025 deadline for governments to strengthen their carbon-cutting plans.
The U.N. body also demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
A Swiss-led U.N. Security Council committee will find it harder to deal with 'suspicions' of sanctions violations.
Negotiators and officials aim to wrap up so that May's 77th World Health Assembly can consider a proposed text.
On a 14-0 vote with the U.S. abstaining, the council urged a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The spending bill also has other 'key pro-Israel provisions' aimed at the U.N. and other international organizations.
After the U.S. vetoed the first three proposals, China and Russia stopped the council's fourth try at a Gaza resolution.
WHO's chief warned that 'a torrent of mis- and disinformation' affects pandemic treaty negotiations restarting this week.
Several top donors including Australia, Sweden, Canada, and the E.U. resumed funding contingent on agency reforms.