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UN may probe MI5 and CIA link to mysterious death of secretary-general Dag Hammarskjöld
Former US president Harry Truman said diplomat was on the verge of 'getting something done when they killed him.'
Philippines: 'Melodramatic' face of Duterte's war on drugs is laid to rest
Photo of couple went viral but leader determined to stamp out trade. 770 people killed in police operations.
UN officials urge Boko Haram-affected countries to address root causes of violence
More than nine million people across the Lake Chad Basin are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
Palestinians to sue Britain over birth of Israeli state
Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki urged Arab League nations to help prepare a legal case against the UK.
UK's financial services sector will retain its passporting rights despite Brexit, Boris Johnson says
Passporting allows banks in EU member nations to offer their services to clients across the bloc.
Antonio Guterres tops 1st United Nations' straw poll for Secretary-General post
The former Portuguese PM was ahead of Danilo Turk of Slovenia and Irina Bokova of Bulgaria.
Boris Johnson makes first visit to US as foreign secretary with United Nations meetings
Johnson's UN trip to New York comes after a grilling from US media in London regarding his 'outright lies'.
UN Secretary-General frontrunner Irina Bokova says organisation must do more to stop Isis
The Unesco head tells IBTimes UK what she would bring to the position of world's top diplomat.
Uganda opposes UN arms embargo as South Sudan government fears descent into civil war
Uganda, after sending troops to support government, said arms embargo would weaken army after latest violence.
Australia's former PM Kevin Rudd throws in his hat for the role of United Nations Secretary-General
The role is currently being held by Ban Ki-Moon, who's second term ends on 31 December.
UN Secretary-General 2016: New Zealand's Helen Clark makes South Pacific pitch for top diplomat role
Ten candidates faced questions in a televised question and answer session at the UN General Assembly.
Millions of south-east Asian jobs could be taken over by robots within two decades
The textile and garment industry is believed to be most at risk from losing jobs to robots.
UN: Dark Web revolutionising drug trafficking by making illegal narcotics much more accessible
UN wants tighter control over anonymous online markets on the Dark Web to prevent drug trafficking.
Syria crisis: More than 700 doctors killed so far during 5-year conflict says UN
UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria documents chilling human rights abuses by Jihadists during conflict.
International Yoga Day 2016: Top quotes from celebrities to share with your friends and family
Yoga is an ancient Indian spiritual, physical and mental practice followed by people across the globe.
World Refugee Day 2016: 60 powerful photos of desperate families trying to reach safety
Every day, thousands of families are forced to flee war and violence, leaving everything behind – except their hopes and dreams for a safer future.
UN Secretary-General 2016: Top candidate Vuk Jeremić says UN needs to regain trust
The former president of the General Assembly told IBTimes UK how he plans to reform the organisation.
EU referendum: Kofi Annan and Tim Berners-Lee back Remain in Brexit debate
Former UN secretary-general claims EU project has been a 'triumph' in pro-Remain plea.
Ukraine's spy agency torturing pro-Russian sympathisers in the Donbass alleges United Nations
The UN also accused pro-Russian separatist groups of torture in the conflict-ridden Donbass region.
Good Country Index 2016: UK does more global good than Germany, US and France
Sweden was ranked first on the list followed by Denmark and Netherlands.
South Africa tops 'Good Country' survey of African nations – which were the worst?
DRC, Rwanda and Burundi in the Great Lakes region are in the bottom third of the table.
World Humanitarian Summit: Ban Ki-moon calls for number of refugees to be halved by 2030
The summit has been called to address the humanitarian catastrophe facing the world in 2016.
UN secretary-general 2016: Open race could propel 1st woman to world's top diplomatic post
Four women are among the nine candidates to take over the top job at the United Nations.
'Huge risk' weapons will fall into Isis hands as UK and US push to lift arms embargo in Libya
Country has become a hub for weapons and munitions smuggling across the region since 2011.
Air strike on Syrian refugee camp kills at least 28 and breaks short-lived truce
The deadly attack comes only hours after a truce was struck.
UK deploys first troops in Somalia to support UN mission
In a bid to combat threats from Islamic militants in East Africa, UK has sent its troops.
Somaliland: El-Nino wipes out livestock and crops as millions caught in grip of worst drought
Horn of Africa endures famine and hunger as severe drought ravages land.
Congo-Brazzaville: Protesters set police station ablaze after officers kill 13-year-old
Security forces confront protesters in Madingou amid rising tensions.
Paris climate talks: Australian government ridiculed for signing deal while Great Barrier Reef is at risk
Greg Hunt is criticised for making empty promises by the Greens.
Leonardo DiCaprio delivers passionate speech on combating climate change
Climate deal known as the Paris Agreement is set to be signed by more than 165 countries.