North Korea June 7, 2021 UN nuclear watchdog: Recent North Korea activity a ‘serious concern’ The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog is warning Monday that North Korea’s nuclear activities remain “a cause for serious concern” as there are signs it might be reprocessing spent reactor fuel to extract plutonium – an ingredient that could be used for weapons.
Iran June 5, 2021 Iran loses voting rights at UN after failing to pay dues U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said this week that Iran will lose its voting rights in the General Assembly after failing to pay its dues to the multilateral organization’s operating budget.
Iran May 31, 2021 UN watchdog: Access to key Iranian data lacking since Feb 23 The United Nations’ atomic watchdog hasn’t been able to access data important to monitoring Iran’s nuclear program since late February when the Islamic Republic started restricting international inspections of its facilities, the agency said Monday.
SCIENCE May 29, 2021 Jeff Corwin on historic Tasmanian devil return: It's 'a glimmer of hope' Tasmanian Devils have been born in the wild of the Australian mainland for the first time in more than 3,000 years.
SCIENCE May 27, 2021 Tasmanian devil joeys born on Australian mainland for first time in 3,000 years For the first time in more than 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been born in the wild of the Australian mainland.
SCIENCE May 27, 2021 Study seeks origins of Hawaii's dangerous ghost nets “Ghost nets” from unknown origins drift among the Pacific's currents, threatening sea creatures and littering shorelines with the entangled remains of what they kill.
OPINION May 27, 2021 Sen. Rubio & Rep. Malliotakis: Biden's human rights choice – turn blind eye to UN corruption or demand reform? President Joe Biden has made his intentions to return to the failed foreign policies of the past very clear. This includes the Biden administration’s intent for the United States to "re-engage immediately and robustly" with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) without receiving any commitments for much needed institutional reforms.
Media May 25, 2021 Nikki Haley calls for Beijing Olympics boycott, urges Biden diplomats to create COVID probe alliance Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Tuesday called on the United States to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics set to take place next February in Beijing.
Africa May 25, 2021 Death toll from Congo volcano eruption rises to at least 32 The volcanic eruption in eastern Congo two days ago has killed at least 32 people, officials said Monday as residents searched for missing loved ones amid destroyed homes on the outskirts of the eastern city of Goma where aftershocks were detected.
Iran May 24, 2021 Iran agrees to extend deal on cameras at its nuclear sites Iran and the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agreed Monday to a one-month extension to a deal on surveillance cameras at Tehran’s atomic sites, buying more time for ongoing negotiations seeking to save the country’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers.