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United States exits UN human rights council

Haley threatened the pullout last year citing longstanding U.S. complaints that the council is biased against Israel.

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U.N. report details 'extreme poverty' in U.S., slams Trump policies

As Trump touts positive economic data, a U.N. expert claims his policies deliberately 'punish the poor.'

June 05, 2018 06:14 PM EDT

World

UN calls on US to halt separations of migrant families

The human rights office scolded the U.S. for its "zero tolerance" policy.

June 05, 2018 06:20 AM EDT

Nation

UN health agency backs away from call to tax sugary drinks

International health experts said the decision was especially baffling.

June 01, 2018 01:27 PM EDT

World

Haley leaves UN Security Council meet as Palestinian envoy’s speaking: report

Haley also praised Israel's "restraint" during recent protests by Palestinians that turned violent in Gaza.

May 16, 2018 02:22 PM EDT

Science

UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide

WHO estimates eating transfats leads to the deaths of more than 500,000 people from heart disease every year.

May 14, 2018 06:58 AM EDT

World

UN team fired on at suspected Syria chemical attack site

The OPCW inspectors have not yet been able to visit the site.

April 18, 2018 04:17 PM EDT

World

After missile strikes, what is the US policy in Syria?

The US has limited interests and influence, leaving few good options in Syria.

April 16, 2018 06:51 PM EDT

World

Haley: US ‘locked and loaded’ to strike Syria again if necessary

"When our president draws a red line, our president enforces the red line," she said of chemical weapons use.

April 14, 2018 12:39 PM EDT

World

Russia says no sign of gas attack in Syria town

The Russian military says it has surveyed the Syrian town of Douma and found no trace of chemical weapons use there.

April 09, 2018 03:05 PM EDT

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