United Nations

Clinton tells Congress of commitment to improving security at US diplomatic missions worldwide.

Julian Kossoff Jan 23, 2013

State-run TV back on air after information ministry was besieged by rebel soldiers in Asmara.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 22, 2013

The small, secretive Horn of Africa country is one-party state led by Isaias Afewerki.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 21, 2013

United Nations report lifts lid on gory methods used by police to extract confessions.

Dominic Gover Jan 20, 2013

Britain, United States and Germany reluctant to commit as Mali faces existential threat

Dominic Gover Jan 20, 2013

Bashar al-Assad forces attack farming hamlet of Haswiyeh and target Sunni Muslims.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 17, 2013

School of Basic Medical Science academic claims to have developed herbal cure for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Toyin Owoseje Jan 17, 2013

Man killed in city of San Pedro Sula after muggers had robbed him of his camera.

Ewan Palmer Jan 16, 2013

Move coincides with appointment of less hawkish Chuck Hagel as US defence secretary.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 07, 2013

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.

Brian Fitzpatrick Jan 06, 2013

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will give a rare public speech on Sunday, focusing on "latest developments in Syria and the region".

Staff Reporter Jan 06, 2013

Newspaper buys space in Buenos Aires Herald to respond to Kirchner's demand for return of Falklands.

Ewan Palmer Jan 04, 2013

In the aftermath of Thursday's shooting in Switzerland and the Sandy Hook massacre, Lianna Brinded says oversimplified comparisons block progress in finding a solution to gun crime.

Lianna Brinded Jan 04, 2013

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner open letter to David Cameron calling on him to relinquish British control.

Julian Kossoff Jan 03, 2013

Schmidt will be the first high-profile US executive to visit Pyongyang in recent times.

Geetha Pillai Jan 03, 2013

Jeanne Kirkpatrick and Thomas Enders accused of secretly agitating against Britain on Argentina's behalf.

Dominic Gover Dec 28, 2012

National Archives lifts lid on former PM's testimony on war with Argentina 30 years later.

Julian Kossoff Dec 28, 2012

Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 23, 2012

From great film roles to Oscars to workout videos to three marriages, the Hollywood legend has earned her place at the top table.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 21, 2012

UN resolution urges multi-stage process in ousting Islamist militant groups from northern Mali.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 21, 2012

Taliban threaten polio drive in Pakistan, accusing it of being Western attempt to spy on them.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 18, 2012

Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.

Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2012

A landmark will be reached on December 13 when the 1 billionth traveler crosses an international border, according to the United Nations.

Dominic Gover Dec 13, 2012

Born This Way hitmaker hopes to encourage free expression among children.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 04, 2012

Google, governments and the International Telecoms Union will go head-to-head in Dubai as new rules regarding the regulation of the internet are debated.

David Gilbert Dec 03, 2012

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked World AIDS Day by visiting a hospital in Mumbai as the United Nations HIV/AIDS ambassador, over two months after taking up the role.

Sanskrity Sinha Dec 03, 2012

Palestinians celebrate Ramallah, Gaza City and Bethlehem while Israeli police prevent ultranationalist right-wing protesters from burning Palestinian flag.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 30, 2012

General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 30, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 29, 2012

The UN General Assembly is poised to pass historic resolution recognising Palestine as a "non-member observer state"

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 29, 2012