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Women greatly outnumbered by men in political power

When it comes to political power, women are totally outnumbered by men, accounting for less than 7 per cent of …

UN probing North Korea sanctions violations in 20 countries

U.N. experts say they are investigating possible violations of United Nations sanctions on North Korea in about 20 countries, from …

UN chief: South Sudan cease fire largely holding but fragile

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged that a cease-fire in South Sudan is largely holding and violence among signatories to September’s …

Activists campaign for treaty to end violence against women

Women’s rights activists from 128 nations are launching a public campaign Tuesday for an international treaty to end violence against women and …

UN welcomes Africa’s goal of ‘silencing the guns’ by 2020

The U.N. Security Council welcomed Africa’s campaign for “Silencing the Guns” on the continent by 2020 and called Wednesday for …

US seeks UN vote for new Venezuela election and needed aid

The United States is calling for a vote on a U.N. resolution urging “the peaceful restoration of democracy” in Venezuela, …

UN envoy says Yemen ports deal is chance for peace talks

The expected pullout of forces from three key ports in Yemen provides an opportunity to move to the major goal …

Diplomats: US objects to UN move on Israeli action in Hebron

Kuwait and Indonesia urged the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to call for protection of Palestinians following Israel’s decision to …

UN forecasts global economic growth around 3 per cent in 2019

The global economy will grow around 3 per cent annually in 2019 and 2020, but waning support for multilateralism, escalating …

UN: New information could shed light on Hammarskjold crash

New information has been received that could shed light on the mysterious 1961 plane crash that killed U.N. Secretary-General Dag …

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