The official secretly took $3 million in gifts from a businessman to whom he steered the organization’s funds, a court ruled. The U.N. got a song about the ocean.
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As a Massacre Unfolded in Haiti, a Frantic Call: ‘Send for Help’
When a gang assaulted a town in central Haiti last week, one woman called a local community leader begging for assistance. The massacre left at least 78 civilians dead.
How the Push to Avert a Broader War in Lebanon Fell Apart
Diplomats thought both Israel and Hezbollah supported a call for a temporary cease-fire. Then Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader.
Israel Bars UN Chief António Guterres From Entering the Country
Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the U.N. secretary general had not condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel in strong enough terms. For his part, Mr. Guterres said he condemned the attack.
Why the World’s Biggest Powers Can’t Stop a Middle East War
The United States’ ability to influence events in the Mideast has waned, and other major nations have essentially been onlookers.
Deal to Reopen Libya’s Central Bank Eases Fears of Fighting
A standoff over control of the bank had destabilized the country’s economy and raised the prospect of fresh fighting between Libya’s eastern and western factions.
Zelensky Warns U.N. Against Conceding to Russia’s ‘Insane’ Desire for Land
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told the meeting of world leaders that capitulating to Russia would only give its president, Vladimir Putin, the “political space to continue the war.”
4 Countries Accuse Taliban of ‘Gross’ Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights
Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands said they will take the Taliban to the U.N.’s highest court because of its harsh restrictions on Afghan women.
Putin Declares Changes to Russian Nuclear Doctrine
President Vladimir V. Putin heightened his warnings against the West, asserting that Russia should be permitted to use nuclear arms in the event of an attack by a nation backed by a nuclear power.
Putin Declares Changes to Russian Nuclear Doctrine
President Vladimir V. Putin heightened his warnings against the West, asserting that Russia should be permitted to employ nuclear arms in the event of an attack by a nation backed by a nuclear power.