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Russia and China veto western-backed UN sanctions over alleged use of chemical weapons
UN Security Council resolution on sanctions against Syria was drafted by US, UK and France.
Somalia declares national disaster as looming famine threatens millions
UN estimates five million people in Somalia, roughly half of the population, are in need of aid.
Devastating drought pushes Kenya to the brink of famine and violence
Locals accuse the government of diverting increasing amounts of water for political gain.
Libya civil war: PM Fayez al-Sarraj and General Khalifa Haftar agree to meet for first time
Heads of warring factions made the landmark commitment in Cairo.
New UN chief launches task force to reform peace-keeping body as risks of global conflict grow
António Guterres has vowed to make bureaucratic UN 'more nimble and effective'.
UN head Antonio Guterres goes on offensive after US blocks envoy to war-torn Libya
The US' positioning over the appointment comes as the UN's peace process in Libya looks close to collapse.
Piers Morgan calls David Beckham 'fraud' after leaked emails allege he does charity to win knighthood
'Forget grasping Beckham. Knighthoods should go to men like George 'Johnny' Johnson,' Morgan said.
French court strikes down law prohibiting smacking of children
France's top court has rejected a law condemning the smacking of children.
Battle for Mosul: Despite 100 days of bloodshed, 750,000 civilians still at 'extreme risk' from Isis
UN has warned 750,000 are in direct danger as the Iraqi army prepares its assault on Mosul.
Republicans seek to withdraw United States from UN
A group of congressmen has submitted a bill that seeks to end US membership in the UN.
Greece's refugees left exposed to punishing Siberian winter without heating or tents
Conditions remain bleak on the Greek mainland, where government-run camps hold 34,000 refugees.
Colombia asks UN to safeguard neutrality after video of officials dancing with Farc rebels leaked
Maria Emma Mejia, Colombia's ambassador to the UN, said the film was a source of 'great worry and surprise'.
Battle for Mosul: Thousands of refugees stream out of Isis stronghold as fighting resumes
The UN said an unprecedented number of refugees had fled Mosul since October 2016.
Al-Qaeda car bomb attack in Mogadishu targets UN mission injuring guards
Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the blast in a car park near to a UNDP facility.
UN officials in trouble after being filmed dancing with leftist guerrillas
Blue-coated officials criticised for 'partying with' female militants.
Syrian rebels freeze Astana talks after 'many and large violations' of ceasefire
Free Syrian Army groups will not attend peace talks in Kazakhstan despite ceasefire largely holding.
New UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for peace on his first day of work
UN head appeals for ceasefires to be honoured and compromises made at the negotiating table.
UN demands end to Israeli settlements in new resolution as US abstains
The UN Security Council passed the resolution urging an end to illegal Israeli settlements.
Aleppo battle: Evacuation of sick and injured delayed over Assad regime demands
Rebels have blamed the delays on interference from Iran which backs the Assad regime.
Aleppo battle is over and deal reached to evacuate civilians and rebels says Russian UN envoy
Vitaly Churkin told the UN the Syrian government is now in control of the east of the city.
WWE: The Undertaker's rumoured Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33 plans
The Deadman made his WWE return on the 900th episode of SmackDown Live.
UN appeals to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to visit disturbed Rakhine state amid clashes
Myanmar must strengthen efforts to diffuse tension, says UN Special Adviser.
Twitter account of 7-year-old Syrian girl Bana al-Abed with a huge following disappears
'We will see each other another day dear world,' Bana's mother Fatemah tweeted on 4 December.
Duterte's narco-list contains 'about 5,000 to 10,000 government officials'
The president says he is ready to submit the names to the National Security Council by the end of the month.
UN: Violence against women obstacle to sustainable global development
Ban Ki-Moon celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Italian women express outrage at video portraying gender-based violence as 'predestination'
State broadcaster attempted to raise awareness for UN International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women.
Obama says outlook in Syria is bleak as Russia, Syria and Iran carry out "brutal air campaign"
Obama said the coalition is bombing Aleppo without regard for civilian casualties.
UN condemns Australia's offshore detention policy for asylum seekers
Francois Crepeau said tough stand on boat arrivals tarnishes Australia's rights record.
China censors Kim Jong-Un 'Fatty the Third' nickname
Pyongyang has reportedly asked China to censor names poking fun at the North Korean leader.
Maria Sharapova to resume duties as UN goodwill ambassador on expiry of ban
Sharapova has been excluded from the Women's Tennis Association rankings.