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Harf: I’m Not Going to Do Any Legal Analysis on Whether WH Needs a UN Resolution to Act in Syria
'The U.N. isn't the only international body we are consulting'
Tag: United Nations
UN Official Praises Al Jazeera America
Says news channel is the one ‘Americans deserve’ right now; does not comment as to whether or not it’s the one they need
The United Nations’ refugee arm’s top spokeswoman warmly welcomed Al Jazeera America to the U.S. media scene.
Rosen to Psaki: Where Was Samantha Power During Emergency UN Meeting on Syria?
Psaki: She was on a 'pre-arranged trip'
Nominee to UN Human Rights Council Denies Involvement with Qaddafi
Blames ‘Likud group’ for a ‘disinformation campaign’
An embattled nominee to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council claimed that reports about his ties to Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi are part of a “disinformation campaign” led by a “Likud group,” in an interview with the Washington Free Beacon this week.
UN Wants Peace Keepers in Egypt
The United Nations requested to send U.N. peacekeepers into Egypt after the country’s recent military coup, according to a U.N. press release.
Power Rips Switzerland for Tapping Qaddafi-Backer for Human Rights Post
Tells UN Watch Jean Ziegler 'unfit for continued service'
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power blasted Switzerland’s nomination of a former Qaddafi-backer to the U.N. Human Rights Council on Twitter on Friday, calling the nominee “unfit.”
Almost 30,000 Syrian Refugees Enter Iraq Since Thursday: U.N.
An estimated 29,000 Syrian refugees have entered northern Iraq since Thursday in one of the largest crossings in Syria’s two-year-old conflict and the influx is continuing, the United Nations said on Monday.
Ally of Qaddafi Nominated to U.N. Human Rights Council
Activist reportedly helped create Qaddafi Prize
A Swiss activist who reportedly helped found the Muammar Qaddafi International Prize for Human Rights has been nominated by Switzerland to the United Nations Human Rights Council, drawing criticism from a prominent U.N. watchdog group.
Iran Bids For Key Position on U.N. Disarmament Committee
Iran is campaigning for a key position on a U.N. General Assembly committee that deals with disarmament and international security amid strong criticism from Israel and others who accuse Tehran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
Samantha Power Pledges to Fight Anti-Israel Sentiment at U.N. if Confirmed
Obama nominee backtracks on previous criticism of Israel during hearing
Samantha Power, President Barack Obama’s nomination for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged Wednesday to combat the “de-legitimization” of Israel at the global body in response to criticism of her previous statements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.