Speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York Wednesday Francesco Rocca says migrants are victims, not criminals
Iran’s foreign minister says a nuclear deal between his country and six major world powers is an 'opportunity that should not be missed.' Speaking at New York University on Wednesday, Mohammad Javad Zarif also addressed Iran's seizure of a Marshall Islands flagged cargo ship on Tuesday. VOA's Margaret Besheer reports.
Mohammad Javad Zarif says nuclear deal between his country and six major world powers is an 'opportunity that should not be missed'
Actress Angelina Jolie Pitt, U.N. special envoy for refugees, told the U.N. Security Council on Friday about the suffering of Syrian refugees she has met during visits to the region. She urged council members to overcome their political divisions and end Syria's conflict. VOA’s Margaret Besheer reports.
Actress and UN special envoy for refugee issues scolds Security Council members for 'lack of political will'
The radicalization and recruitment of young people into Islamist extremist groups has become a growing challenge for governments worldwide. On Thursday, the U.N. Security Council heard from experts on the issue, which has become a potent threat to international peace and security. VOA’s Margaret Besheer reports.
UN Security Council hears from experts on issue, which has become potent threat to international peace and security
Mohamed Tennari's story of treating victims brings tears at UN Security Council; he calls for perpetrators to be held accountable
Security Council resolution adopted Tuesday prohibits sale or transfer of arms to Houthi rebels, demands that they immediately cease armed violence and return to negotiating table
Some 18,000 refugees trapped at site near Damascus amid fighting between Islamic State militants, Syrian government forces
Yarmouk camp near Damascus reportedly under attack by both government fighter jets, Islamic State militants
A senior UN humanitarian official tells the United Nations Security Council 1,000 people have been killed this year
Top humanitarian official says that inability of international community to stop war means millions of Syrians will continue to suffer
Relations between Israel and US are at their most strained in years, after Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements
Gordon Brown urges international support for a number of initiatives to get 28 million children back to school in conflict and crisis zones
Nearly 16,000 peacekeepers and police form UN- AU hybrid mission known as UNAMID
Two weeks of events will mark 20th anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on empowerment of women
UN humanitarian deputy warns funding is critical, says shortfalls have already forced World Food Program to cut food rations 30 percent
UN peacekeeping chief says both sides in long-running conflict that has left thousands dead continue to mobilize forces, bring in recruits
Commission of Inquiry also is recommending establishment of a special criminal court for Syria
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