United Nations

Police say arrest warrant is still in place, while Assange has argued he's been denied access to basic rights.

Tom Porter Feb 04, 2016

The US calls the plans an "egregious violation" of a UN ban on missile launches by the DPRK.

William Watkinson Feb 03, 2016

Salem al-Mislet said Syria was suffering under al-Assad and 'Russia will produce a new Hitler'.

Callum Paton Feb 02, 2016

In the US the average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 13 years old.

Saurav Dutt Jan 29, 2016

French government is warned that its security measures are curtailing basic freedoms.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 20, 2016

A letter from the UN under-secretary Stephen O'Brien says 'all options need to be on the table'.

Brendan Cole Jan 20, 2016

According to report at least 19,000 civilians have been killed in Iraq in under two years.

Tom Porter Jan 19, 2016

Images of emaciated and starving children have outraged many.

Brendan Cole Jan 07, 2016

Minusca chief, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, has promised a "strong" response to those found guilty

William Watkinson Jan 06, 2016

Saudi Arabia said it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in its affairs.

Adam Justice Jan 05, 2016

More than 2.3m Yemenis are now displaced, according to the latest United Nations figures.

Adam Justice Dec 15, 2015

Greenhouse gas emissions may have fallen in 2015, scientists are expected to say tomorrow.

John Hall Dec 06, 2015

Anonymous takes credit for leak of personal details of 1,415 officials in protest at arrests.

Anthony Cuthbertson Dec 03, 2015

Rezaian was convicted of spying but Iran has not clarified on how the judgement came to be.

Jigmey Bhutia Dec 03, 2015

Recent Unicef study says dating apps used to engage in casual sex led to increase in HIV.

Lara Rebello Dec 01, 2015

UN Secretary-General's speech at the start of the COP21 Paris negotiations

Hannah Osborne Nov 30, 2015

At least 50,000 people marched through London in what was the UK's largest ever climate change demonstration.

Adam Justice Nov 30, 2015

More than 2,000 marches and other events are taking place across the globe.

Henry Austin Nov 29, 2015

Four or five rockets landed inside the base in the northern town of Kidal, said UN spokesman.

Henry Austin Nov 28, 2015

France urges members states to take all necessary measures to fight Islamic State.

Tom Porter Nov 20, 2015

Research reveals the economy loses billions of dollars every year due to poor sanitation issues worldwide.

Priyanka Mogul Nov 19, 2015

Refugees and migrants are likely to keep coming to Europe at a rate of up to 5,000 per day.

Adam Justice Nov 05, 2015

United Nations says biometrics have decreased costs by 18% so more aid money can be given to refugees.

Mary-Ann Russon Nov 05, 2015

As many as 70,000 stateless children are born each year in 20 countries.

Sanskrity Sinha Nov 03, 2015

The UN contractors were detained by the rebel group, The Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA).

William Watkinson Nov 01, 2015

Yanghee Lee also said over 60 candidates, mainly Muslim, had been disqualified.

Jigmey Bhutia Oct 29, 2015

Disclosing secrets is often the only way to end human rights abuses and whistleblowers must be protected.

Mary-Ann Russon Oct 26, 2015

The diagnosis is clear: the Security Council reflects the geopolitical realities of 1945, not of today.

Shashi Tharoor Oct 23, 2015

The world's most iconic landmarks will be lit blue to celebrate the occasion.

Agamoni Ghosh Oct 20, 2015

Craig has a UN role as global advocate against the use of landmines and explosives.

Adam Justice Oct 14, 2015