U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose with a presidential proclamation recognizing "Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights" , March 25, 2019 © Reuters / Leah Millis

Trump's Golan gift to Israel condemned by UN, Gulf & European allies

 15:02 26/03/2019

Donald Trump's decision to recognize Israel's annexation of the Syrian Golan has been met with condemnation by the international community, with the UN and Washington's Gulf and European allies slamming the move.
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US calls UN meeting on undermining North Korea sanctions

 12:00 15/09/2018

THE United States has called an urgent UN meeting in response to what is says are efforts by some countries to “undermine” North Korean sanctions.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley gives a speech during a Security Council meeting ( Getty )

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

 22:24 19/06/2018

Nikki Haley calls organisation 'hypocritical and self-serving'
United States envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley addresses the Security Council, April 9, 2018. © Brendan McDermid / Reuters

US will act against ‘monster’ Assad with or without UN ‒ Haley

 18:17 09/04/2018

The US will act against the Syrian government with or without a UN blessing, US envoy Nikki Haley told the Security Council, blaming Russian “obstructionism” for allowing the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria and beyond.
© Mohammed Abed, AFP | A Palestinian man rides his horse past the UNRWA office in Gaza City on January 8, 2018

US withholds $65m from UN agency for Palestinian refugees

 16:42 16/01/2018

The US is cutting $65 million in funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, slashing this year's first contribution by more than half, a State Department official announced Tuesday.
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US slashes UN budget

 15:22 26/12/2017

Among the points of agreement, the official said, included cuts with a "focus on bloated management and support functions and rationalizing services," and adjusting budget levels for Darfur and Haiti. Earlier in the year, the UN reduced its peacekeeping role in Darfur, which caused concern among some human rights activists.
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‘I will report to Trump who votes against US Jerusalem decision’ – Haley in letter to UN members

 13:03 20/12/2017

The US ambassador to the UN has warned member states that Donald Trump will take a vote on his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital “personally,” and she will report back to him on nay-sayers at the UN General Assembly.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley briefs the media in front of remains of Iranian "Qiam" ballistic missile provided by Pentagon at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, U.S., December 14, 2017 © Yuri Gripas / Reuters

US rep to UN shows ‘evidence’ of Iran’s missile in Yemen, promises coalition against Tehran

 15:12 14/12/2017

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has described Iran as a “global threat” in a news conference outlining evidence of the nation’s “destabilizing behavior” in the Middle East.
Neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other alt-right factions rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, on 12 August. Photograph: ddp USA/REX/Shutterstock

Charlottesville: United Nations warns US over 'alarming' racism

 08:34 23/08/2017

UN committee on the elimination of racial discrimination expresses alarm at growth of far-right groups and hate crimes
Meeting on Syria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, NY, U.S. April 5, 2017. © Shannon Stapleton / Reuters

‘We are compelled to take own action’ if UN fails in Syria – US envoy

 13:15 05/04/2017

US envoy to UN also accused Russia of failing to ensure that there were no chemical weapons in the possession of the Syrian government
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Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to UN, dies suddenly at 64

 15:14 20/02/2017

Churkin would have turned 65 on Tuesday.
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World Iran confirms missile test, denies breach of nuclear deal

 08:49 01/02/2017

Tehran warned Washington against using the issue to fuel tensions.
Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin addresses the United Nations Security Council during a high level meeting on Syria at the United Nations in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 25, 2016. © Andrew Kelly / Reuters

No more unilateral concessions in Syria – Russian envoy to UN

 14:52 25/09/2016

He dismissed criticism of the Syrian army, expressed at the Security Council meeting by the US, France and the UK, over the latest offensive in eastern Aleppo.
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South Sudan ceasefire declared by Kiir and Machar holding

 08:11 12/07/2016

A ceasefire appears to be holding in South Sudan's capital, Juba, after four days of heavy fighting between rival forces left more than 270 people dead.
Getty Images | Mr Machar spoke on television following renewed clashes in Juba

South Sudan: Clashes erupt in Juba hours after UN plea

 07:40 11/07/2016

Renewed fighting has broken out in South Sudan between forces loyal to the president and vice-president.
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UN rejects Israel's claim over Syria's Golan Heights

 09:55 27/04/2016

Security Council says status of the Golan will not change after Netanyahu vows it will remain part of Israeli territory.
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