Embattled Russian envoy could head new U.N. counterterror office
Deal struck with Moscow could see Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, a key figure in Trump-Russia probes, crowned the U.N.'s new counterterrorism czar
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North Korea says it's ready to mass-produce new missile after latest test
North Korea called the missile -- capable of reaching Japan and major U.S. military bases there -- an "answer" to President Trump's policies
Cholera outbreak in Yemen kills 124 people in 2 weeks
U.N. humanitarian coordinator Jamie McGoldrick told reporters Monday that another 8,600 people were believed to have been infected
Nations request urgent consultations on North Korea
Japan Mission to U.N. told CBS News that request for urgent meeting was trilateral request by Japan, U.S. and South Korea
Laura Dern on the "human right to health care"
Actress talked to CBS News about the "human right to health care" and what she loves about "The Last Jedi" -- on May the 4th
Israel lashes out over "systematic harassment" at U.N.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not sit idly by as UNESCO tries to negate its sovereignty in Jerusalem
Tillerson warns of "catastrophic" outcome if North Korea not confronted
"The more we bide our time, the sooner we will run out of it," secretary of State tells UN
New missile test comes after Trump warns of conflict
Ballistic missile test follows Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's call for negotiations, not war
White House turns to U.N. to pile pressure on North Korea
Tillerson chairs Security Council meeting aimed at getting members -- mainly China -- to force Kim Jong Un into talks, and avoid war
North Korea threatens nuclear war ahead of Trump visit with U.N. Security Council
North Korea's Foreign Ministry ratcheted up the rhetoric against the U.S., echoing previous threats by North Korean diplomats
Haley, Trump administration zero in on Iran
Nikki Haley's comments at the U.N. were the same day President Trump said Iran is "not living up to the spirit of the Obama-era nuclear accord"
U.N. threatens sanctions on North Korea over missile launch
Security Council said North Korea's illegal missile and nuclear activities are "increasing tension in the region and beyond"
Russia blocks U.N. statement condemning North Korea
“Russia is slowing this down, and it is not clear why,” one diplomat told CBS News
"In no way do we see peace" with Assad in power, Haley says
“In no way do we see peace in that area with Assad as the head of the Syrian government," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said
U.S., Russia trade barbs over blame for deadly Syria attack
Security Council meeting ends with no resolution over response to Syrian attack that killed dozens
UN ambassador talks about U.S. actions against Russia
The sanctions she referred to were originally put in place under President Obama in 2014, and weren't always popular among Republicans
Bodies found in area where American, Swede disappeared
U.N. experts Michael Sharp of U.S., Zaida Catalan of Sweden disappeared in Congo's Central Kasai province
U.S. boycotts UN human rights council debate on Israel and Palestinians
The U.S. will not attend a session focusing on occupied territories, citing bias against Israel
How would Trump's budget hit UN programs?
Diplomats, NGOs worry White House cuts could hit vital programs hard, and indicate a "worrying lack of commitment to human rights"
Tillerson lays out case for potentially ditching UN Human Rights Council
In a letter to non-profits, Tillerson says the Council "requires considerable reform in order for us to continue to participate"
Suicide blast kills dozens as Syrians mark grim milestone
Six years of war have left more than 400,000 people dead, millions homeless -- and the carnage continues
African women face "daunting" challenges, report finds
The report points to high rates of sexual violence, maternal mortality and HIV infections
How N. Korea leader dodges sanctions to keep nuclear program going
Panel of United Nations experts compiles 105-page report on intricate network of dodgy financial institutions and other enablers
U.N. probe says Syria, Russia deliberately "obliterated" civilian areas
Day after Russia and China blocked Security Council resolution against Syria for chemical weapons, new report "shows depravity of the Assad regime"
Ex-users try to help Afghanistan’s 3 million drug addicts
Country has 1 of highest rates of drug use -- and production -- in world, with more than 1 million women and 100,000 children among those hooked
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
Judge blocks Trump admin. from felling trees at D.C. golf course
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
