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What We Can Expect From Hillary Clinton on Israel/Palestine
Hillary Clinton has opposed UN measures to condemn Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank.
The Question of Palestinian Statehood and the ICC’s Jurisdiction
When the UN made Palestine a “non-member observer state,” it became an eligible party to the International Criminal Court.
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A State of Emergency in France: Draconian Measures Threaten Civil Liberties
France's state of emergency laws following the Paris attacks are being used to keep climate activists under house arrest.
“The Fossil Fuel Era Must Draw to a Close”: A Message From the Marshall Islands to the World
One of the most passionate speeches of the opening day of the UN climate change conference in Paris was delivered by Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak.
Why Migration Should Be Central to Paris COP21 Climate Talks
Climate refugees and displaced peoples bear the brunt of environmental violence.
Capping Emissions Is Not Enough: An Interview With the Creator of the Kyoto Protocol Carbon Market
Economist Graciela Chichilnisky discusses the Kyoto Protocol's significance and the upcoming Paris climate talks.
Climate Activists Vow to Continue With Protests Ahead of Paris Talks
In the wake of the Paris attacks, climate activists and the French government are at odds over plans for a massive protest march.
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.