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The US Is Still Manipulating the UN After 70 Years
Seventy years after the founding of the United Nations, armed conflict, especially US wars that violate the UN Charter, continues to plague the world.

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Urgent Call to World Leaders to Prevent Catastrophic Climate Change
The upcoming COP21 climate meeting in Paris is world leaders' last chance to prevent catastrophic climate change.

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Was the UN About to Recommend Drug Decriminalization?
A leaked briefing paper is generating controversy. Was it was advancing an official policy position on the part of the UN.

As Palestinian Flag Is Raised at UN, Abbas Says Palestinian Authority Not Bound by Deals Israel Violated
Wednesday marked a historic day for Palestine at the United Nations in New York.

Sustainable Development Goals Could Learn From Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront to defend the Earth from the ‘endless growth’ economy.

Obama and Putin Spar at UN: Will Regime Change in Syria Further Destabilize War-Torn Nation?
The US ignored a Russian offer in 2012 to have Assad step aside at some point after peace talks had started between the regime and the opposition.

We Charge Genocide: The Emergence of a Movement
The plan was to challenge police violence against youth of color in Chicago, and charge the US with genocide.

Pope Francis’ Historic US Visit at a Critical Juncture for Climate Action
In his most significant apostolic journey, Pope Francis will be calling for action on climate change.

Activists Urge UN to Independently Investigate Alleged War Crimes in Sri Lanka
A new UN report on Sri Lanka's human rights record has reignited the debate over how to investigate possible war crimes.

UN Official Says Human Suffering in Yemen “Almost Incomprehensible“
Yemenis are in need of aid after 1.5 million displaced and a death toll of 4,000 in just five months.