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U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

4:58am June 09, 2025

by Eleanor Beardsley

Heads of state, mayors, scientists and policymakers have gathered in France to tackle what is being described as a global emergency facing the world's seas.

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Elise Stefanik Testifies In Hearing To Consider Her Nomination For Ambassador To UN

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Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador because of thin GOP House majority

2:33pm March 27, 2025

The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.

Sexual misconduct allegations in UN missions topped 100 in 2024

1:12am March 19, 2025

The United Nations has long been in the spotlight over allegations of child rape and other sexual abuses by its peacekeepers, especially by those based in Congo and the Central African Republic.

U.S. votes against a U.N. resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine

2:57pm February 24, 2025

The European-backed resolution that was approved demands Russia immediately withdraw its forces. The Trump administration had offered a competing resolution that did not mention Russian aggression.

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Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council

6:37pm February 03, 2025

The president's executive order will also cut future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians.

Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador is Elise Stefanik. Here's what to know

11:29am January 21, 2025

Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.

As Israel bans UNRWA, Palestinians stand to lose schools and clinics, not only in Gaza

9:17am December 03, 2024

Israel is severing ties with the main United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinians. With the focus largely on Gaza, the move also threatens key services in the occupied West Bank.