UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are photos ...

One of the underlying principles of the UN Charter is the protection of the sovereign rights of states. Yet since 1945, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (Soviet Union/Russia, ...

United Nations Day is observed on October 24 every year to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945. Since 1948, this day has been celebrated as a day to reflect on the ...

Situated near the starting point for guided tours at UN Headquarters is the CTBT OmniGlobe. It tells the history of nuclear testing and explains the work of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test ...

It’s no good trying to sugarcoat the troubled history of the United Nations. This paradoxical organization emerged from the ruined cities and gas chambers of World War II with the explicit goal of ...

To celebrate Black History Month, the United Nations Visitors Services is pleased to offer a 10% discount on the Black History Tour. This tour provides a unique perspective on how the lives of people ...

(CNN) — More United Nations aid workers have been killed in Gaza than in any other single conflict in the organization’s 78-year history, the UN said Monday, a stark reminder that humanitarian staff ...