A United Nations expert told Reuters she will travel to Turkey to head an international inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Tag: United Nations
U.N. Leader’s Grade From Feminist Group: B-Minus
After two years as secretary general, António Guterres gets a passing but not stellar grade from an advisory group on his pledge for a more feminist United Nations.
Al Qaeda Claims U.N. Peacekeeper Attack That Killed 10 in Mali
The United Nations said the peacekeepers were killed, and 25 others wounded, while repelling an attack.
Guatemala’s Experiment in Fighting Corruption Is Under Attack
An international panel brought charges against business leaders and politicians. Now it has focused on President Jimmy Morales. He wants to shut it down.
Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil From U.N. Migration Accord
The decision may signal that Latin America’s largest nation, the destination for thousands of Venezuelan migrants in recent months, may adopt a harder line on immigration.
Fleeing Saudi Woman, Facing Deportation, Is Allowed to Remain in Thailand
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, said she feared that she would be killed if she were sent back to her family. She was allowed to leave a Bangkok airport with United Nations officials.
U.S. Accuses Iran of Using Space Launch as Cover for Missile Program
Responding to a warning from the secretary of state, Iran’s foreign minister said the U.S. was “in no position to lecture” about violating global deals after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Human Rights Advocate Under Fire in Case of Arab Princess Who Claimed Abduction
Mary Robinson, a former United Nations human rights commissioner, has been accused of covering for Dubai’s mistreatment of a daughter of the ruling sheikh.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Resigns After Revolt Over Migration
A government collapse would be a high-profile casualty in the wave of nationalist anger across Europe.
Yemen Cease-Fire Takes Effect: Why Now and What’s Next?
The cease-fire, coming amid a surge of global attention on Yemen, got off to a shaky start. If it lasts, it could be a step toward peace.