Venezuelan Political Crisis February 15, 2024 Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.
UNITED NATIONS February 14, 2024 UN says US designating Houthis as terrorists will harm Yemen's economy The U.N. aid operations director said even though the U.S. issued exemptions aimed at lessening the impact on civilians in Yemen, sanctions on the Houthis could still affect innocents.
Europe February 14, 2024 Former Czech Prime Minister Babis acquitted for second time in $2 million fraud case Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been acquitted for the second time in a Prague court on fraud charges related to a $2 million case involving European Union subsidies.
World February 14, 2024 UN chief urges security council to address the global impact of food shortages, climate change The United Nations chief is warning that food crises and climate change are increasing threats to global peace and is urging the U.N. Security Council to address their impact.
SENATE February 14, 2024 Cruz demands DOJ launch criminal probe of US nonprofit allegedly helping terrorists Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans will send a letter to AG Merrick Garland this week calling on the DOJ to open a criminal investigation into UNRWA USA.
Illinois February 13, 2024 Former Illinois senator's wire fraud and money laundering trial delayed again A federal judge has again delayed the wire fraud and money laundering trial of William “Sam" McCann, a former candidate for Illinois governor, officials say.
Iran February 13, 2024 Iran's nuclear activities raise concerns as UN watchdog warns of lack of transparency Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concerns about Iran's lack of transparency regarding its nuclear program.
Illinois February 13, 2024 Former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker receives prison time for lying under oath A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to two and a half years in prison for lying under oath.
Africa February 12, 2024 Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups The Central African Republic reported Monday that roughly 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed, militant groups in the country.
Israel February 12, 2024 Reporter's Notebook: Embedded with the IDF deep inside Hamas tunnels under UNRWA HQ Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior correspondent Mike Tobin recently spent time embedded with the Israel Defense Forces inside the Gaza Strip, where he visited a Hamas tunnel under UNRWA's headquarters.