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Nearly everybody has heard of the United Nations. But how many know what it actually does? Or how it works? Or why, as world leaders gather for the 73rd session of the U.N. General Assembly, the institution has struggled to live up to the promise of its ...
For over a decade, U.N. aid agencies poured millions into the company despite warnings from human rights advocates.
In February 2026, it will be 80 years since the United Nations selected its first secretary-general, a man. Since then, eight other people have had that job, all men.
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 some of the U.N.’s history-making events as the world ...
Members of the United Nations forum on people of African descent called for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of African slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries. A Howard University ...
Mexico, the United States, and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, only Mexico will host the inaugural match — and here is the reason why. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner.
Last month, world leaders converged for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The intended agenda focused on the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals on climate change, poverty and inequality. The reality was slightly different.
VIENNA, 22 November (UN Information Service) — Living on Mars is a risky activity that does not allow for mistakes, says one of the teams that participated in the project “Design of a Base on Mars”. The project was organized by the United Nations ...
Side by side in the men’s room at Lake Success, Trygve Lie and Lebanon’s Charles Malik had a conversation. Lie: What are you going to say, my friend? Malik: I’ve got a couple of ideas. What should I say? Lie: I don’t know. Send some more troops to ...
A United Nations human rights official is urging the United States to lift its sanctions on Cuba, saying they are impacting the island’s entire population, hitting sectors including health care, nutrition and education.
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