Women with kids fathered by U.N. peacekeepers seek child support
"He promised me he'd marry me and would take care of me," Haiti woman says of U.N. peacekeeping force member
United Nations
Can U.N. regain trust with an experiment in transparency?
For the 1st time in 71 years, the process by which the U.N. selects its new leader is being furtively unveiled to the public -- so why now?
Amid bribery case, former UN General Assembly chief dies
John Ashe was accused by U.S. authorities of turning his position into a "platform for profit" by accepting more than $1 million in bribes
U.N. chief bowed to "undue pressure" from Saudi coalition
Ban Ki-moon admits he removed members of U.S.-backed coalition from blacklist over attacks that have killed kids
U.N. experts call Ireland abortion ban "cruel" to women
Ireland bans medical practice, with only one exception, forcing thousands of Irish women abroad each year
U.N. asking expert panel to assess Zika risk at Rio Olympics
U.S. senator releases letter from U.N. health agency's chief on response to virus
Teen dies during illegal female circumcision
Egyptian girl and her twin sister underwent the surgery on Saturday; her twin lived
Huge swaths of coral along Great Barrier reef dead
The losses on the northern Great Barrier Reef are significant because once coral has died, it's gone for good
Growing threat of animal-to-human diseases cited by U.N. report
Environmental Agency of U.N. issues list of environmental and health threats facing world today
U.N.: Air pollution "wreaking havoc on human health"
The U.N.'s World Health Organization reports millions of deaths due to rising air pollution in cities worldwide
Cate Blancett named U.N. goodwill ambassador
The two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett said she's proud of her new role
United Nations: North Korea food crisis worsening
U.N. food agency says water scarcity has caused a drop in North Korea's food production for the first time since 2010
U.S. joins 174 nations to sign hard-won climate pact
Ceremony at United Nations headquarters is a record-setter, but it's only the 2nd major step toward real global cooperation
American U.N. envoy's motorcade strikes boy in Cameroon
Samantha Power had traveled to the region to visit the front lines in the war against Boko Haram
N. Korea claims it tested long-range rocket engine
If true, engine's ground test would be a big step forward for the North's nuclear weapons program
North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
Launch comes days after Kim Jong Un ordered tests likely aimed at developing technology for missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland
Is Canada what the world needs now?
"My friends, it's time:" New Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants a bigger role for his nation in tackling the world's most pressing problems
Girls raped as payment to militia fighters, U.N. says
Africa's newest nation said to be facing "one of the most horrendous human rights situations in the world"
Woman of the world: The push for a female U.N. chief
On this International Women's day, there's quiet but concerted effort to put a woman in charge of solving the world's myriad crises
North Korea leader: Prep nukes for use at moment's notice
Despite move by Kim Jong-un, there's plenty of skepticism in West about military capabilites of Pyongyang's nuclear program
Seoul: North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea
Launch comes hours after U.N. Security Council imposes toughest sanctions on Pyongyang in two decades for recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch
With truce, U.N. still can't reach starving Syrians
Even with relative calm, spokesman says issues of "logistical nature," like getting permission from Assad regime, blocking aid
Syria cease-fire takes effect
"Cessation of hostilities" is first time international negotiations have brought any degree of quiet in Syria's five-year civil war
Report warns wild bees may be heading for extinction
U.N. science report has worrisome news about bees and other pollinators essential to global food supplies
U.S.: Syrian government "playing God" with food aid
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power says Bashar Assad's regime is strategically starving people in contested areas
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery
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Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. helps Saudis
Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac's murder
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
