UN chief urges probe into Gulf of Oman attacks
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urged Friday an independent probe to investigate recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
UN votes to reduce troop presence in Somalia by 1,000
The United Nations unanimously approved a resolution Friday to cut the number of peacekeeping troops under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by 1,000.
UN yet to appoint delegate for US conference in Bahrain
The United Nations has yet to appoint a delegate to attend a conference in Bahrain where the U.S.
UN chief slams lack of civilian security in conflicts
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday lamented the lack of civilian protection in armed conflicts across the globe, saying international compliance with the UN's framework for such conf
UN urges calmer heads amid US-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON
The UN on Monday urged the U.S. and Iran to de-escalate tensions as the rivals continue to engage in tit-for-tat recriminations.
UN official lauds Turkey's efforts for Syrian refugees
Praising Turkey’s efforts for Syrian refugees, a UN official said its policies should be model for others.
UN: Idlib may see century's worst humanitarian tragedy
The United Nations said Friday the potential of a full scale battle in Syria's Idlib province could result in the worst humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st century.
UN voices concerns over attacks on civilians in Idlib
The UN's humanitarian adviser on Thursday condemned attacks on civilians and health facilities in Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone.
Iran: Nuclear weapons, biggest threat to int'l security
New York, May 9, IRNA – Nuclear weapons are the biggest threat to humanity and international security, said an Iranian diplomat in the United Nations, adding the only way to get rid of the danger
Iran urges Europe to show political will in 60 days
New York, May 9, IRNA - Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN described US bullying as an obstacle for Iran to meet its economic interests, urging Europe to show its political determination in
