The judge’s recent remarks about his finding against Israel highlight inherent bias at the UN.
Rich and poor nations agreed on Friday on a roadmap for UN climate talks this year after feuds flared over actions required to combat global warming.
Gadaffi’s forces shelled Ajdabiya in Libya on Friday, as Nato expressed regret at the deaths caused by an alliance air strike on rebel tank
Investigators have recovered the flight order of a UN plane that crashed near Kinshasa in the DRC on Monday, leaving 32 people dead.
Afghan protesters killed up to 20 United Nations staff, beheading two foreigners, when they over-ran a compound on Friday.
While Africa has the right to be sceptical about the West’s intentions, it also has a duty to protect Libyan citizens.
Escalating conflict has generated humanitarian catastrophe, writes <b>David Smith</b>.
With the war on Aids nearing its 30th anniversary, the United Nations on Thursday declared "a moment of truth" had come for new strategies.
Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara reached the country’s official capital.
Mexico’s battle with its powerful drug cartels has seen almost 35 000 deaths, as well as the disappearances of an unknown number of others.
The United Nations atomic energy chief called a Vienna summit to tackle mounting concerns about nuclear safety.
Concern grew on Friday over Côte d’Ivoire’s worsening humanitarian crisis, with up to a million people fleeing post-election violence.
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire was criticised by rival camps on Tuesday.
Jacob Zuma on Monday warned against foreign military intervention in Libya, saying UN members may not go beyond the terms of a March 17 resolution.
A coalition of Western nations mobilised on Friday to launch quick air strikes against Libya after the United Nations approved military action.
UN rights chief Navi Pillay has slammed security forces’ takeover of Bahrain hospitals and medical facilities as a "violation of international law".
Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi said his forces would fight a "decisive battle" on Thursday.
The UN atomic energy chief said he plans to fly to Japan on Thursday to seek first-hand information of what he called a "very serious" situation.
Rebels battling Muammar Gaddafi appealed on Friday for arms and medical aid, while the EU insisted the Libyan strongman step down "without delay".
Côte d’Ivoire presidential claimant Allasane Ouattara rejected on Friday an African Union call to share power with defeated president Laurent Gbagbo.
Nato has launched 24-hour air and sea surveillance of Libya as a possible precursor to a no-fly zone.
Alassane Ouattara headed on Wednesday to an African summit he expects will come up with ways to force his rival Laurent Gbagbo to hand over power.
The United States warned Zimbabwe on Monday that it could face penalties if it cooperates with Iran’s nuclear program in violation of UN resolutions.
Côte d’Ivoire strongman Laurent Gbagbo will skip African Union-hosted talks with his rival for the presidency, his party said on Tuesday.
Libya’s air force stepped up air strikes and heavy shelling was heard on Tuesday as the revolt against Muammar Gaddafi entered its third week.
North Korea has stepped up calls for international food aid amid shortages caused by its economic mismanagement and military spending.
Ivorian troops killed at least six protesters calling on Laurent Gbagbo to step down as leader on Monday as African presidents arrived in Abidjan.
Côte d’Ivoire’s incumbent leader filed a lawsuit on Monday against Ecowas for recognising his rival as the winner of the country’s elections.
Policies to stop the use of DDT in the prevention of the disease are buttressed by unsound science.
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/ 4 February 2011
Global food prices tracked by a UN agency hit their highest level on record in January, a problem set to worsen after a massive snowstorm in the US.
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/ 3 February 2011
Nearly three million lives have been saved by HIV/Aids treatment, according to a new book commissioned by the United Nations.
The United Nations warns that violence is spreading across Côte d’Ivoire, far from the city where the country’s political rivals are squaring off.