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UNITED NATIONS June 15, 2022

UN warns Ukraine invasion could cause worldwide food shortages

Global food prices are already increasing, and the United Nations warns of worldwide food shortages next year if Russia continues its siege.

New York June 14, 2022

NY court decides elephant not a person, in case involving Bronx Zoo

New York's highest court ruled Tuesday that Happy the Bronx Zoo elephant is not a legal person and is not entitled to any human rights.

UNITED NATIONS June 13, 2022

After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet announced Monday she would not be seeking a second term following her highly criticized visit to China last month.

Iran June 9, 2022

UN: Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Iran began removing surveillance cameras from nuclear sites after Tehran could not provide "credible information" over nuclear material at three undeclared sites.

OPINION June 8, 2022

Abortion ruling a reminder that civil rights begin in the womb

Abortion laws might soon be changed by the Supreme Court and it's important to remember that every child deserves the right to be given a chance to live.

World June 7, 2022

UN body issues ‘antisemitic report’ against Israel, critics charge

Critics condemn new United Nations Human Rights Council report on Israel as being one-sided and out of touch wit the truth.

Ukraine June 7, 2022

Russia's UN diplomat storms out of Ukraine meeting, is told 'maybe it's easier not to listen to the truth'

Russian U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia says he couldn't stay in Security Council chamber because of "the lies that Charles Michel came here to distribute."

Iran June 7, 2022

US-Europeans submit draft resolution criticizing Iran to IAEA Board

A draft resolution by the US and EU countries criticizing Iran for not answering questions regarding uranium traces at undeclared sites will be debated and voted on by the IAEA.

Africa June 7, 2022

Sudan security forces kill 100th person in anti-coup protests

The 100th protester was killed in an anti-coup demonstration in Sudan after protests began in response to military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visit.

UNITED NATIONS June 6, 2022

Rep. Mike Rogers rolls out measure to withdraw US from United Nations, World Health Organization

The bill by Rep. Mike Rogers comes after the U.N.'s human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, landed in China to begin an inquiry into abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang last month.