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The article reports that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama suggested it might not oppose a resolution French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said his country would introduce in the United Nations Security Council establishing a deadline for the creation of a Palestinian state. In years past the U.S. has used its veto power to thwart such resolutions. The U.S. stance is in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu having rejected the idea of a Palestinian state.

The article reports that United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon withdrew an invitation for Iran to participate in international talks on Syria's civil war set to begin on January 22, 2014 after the U.S. State Department protested. Saudi Arabia and an opposition group fighting to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime had also threatened to boycott the negotiations if Iran attended.

The article covers a statement from the U.S. government claiming that a United Nations (UN) report on the August 2013 use of chemical weapons in Syria's civil war supports existing evidence that forces led by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used sarin-filled rockets and therefore requires international intervention.

The article reports that the United Nations (UN) Security Council agreed to sanctions against Iran in response to that nation's ongoing efforts to develop nuclear technology. Among measures approved were limits on sales of conventional weapons to Iran, and increased inspections of ships in and out of Iran's ports. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was dismissive of the UN actions.

The article discusses allegations of sexual misconduct by members of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces. Accusations against UN forces in 2009 numbered 55, a 12% increase over the prior year's count. Jean-Marie Guehenno, who was in charge of UN peacekeepers between 2000 and 2008, says countries appear reluctant to investigate and punish their own peacekeepers.

The article discusses Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the United Nations (UN). Unlike his charismatic predecessor Kofi Annan, Ban has a subdued demeanor and a preference for quiet diplomacy. Some question whether Ban's low-key style makes optimum use of his position at the UN. Others allege he has not been stern enough with repressive regimes such as those in North Korea and Sudan.

The article presents the perspective of William Nasi on working as a messenger for disgraced securities swindler Bernard Madoff. Nasi recalls little that seemed amiss, and notes that Madoff toiled long hours and was obsessive about keeping the office clean. Whenever Nasi had to deliver documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, though, Madoff uncharacteristically insisted upon obtaining a receipt.

The article reports that Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinians are not bound by the 1995 accord that developed the foundation for a two-state solution as Israel failed to implement it .

The article reports that more than 50 countries pledged to provide 30,000 new troops and police for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations, according to U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article presents news brief from around the world including permission by the United Nations General Assembly to Palestinians to fly their flag outside United Nations headquarters, detainment of Norwegian Ole Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad in Syria and first visit of Pope Francis to Africa in November, 2015.

The article presents world news briefs on topics such as the forced resignation of officer from United Nation (UN) peacekeeping force following rape accusation, the opposition for gay marriage by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and the actions of Indonesian government over economic growth.

This section offers world news briefs as of August 8-9, 2015 on topics including the United Nations (UN) Security Council's creation of a panel to determine responsible people or parties in the Syrian chemical attacks and the killing of Bangladeshi blogger Niloy Chattopadhyay allegedly for his criticism of Islam.

The article reports on the theft of the pocket watch owned by Shinji Mikamo's father, who was killed in the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan during World War II, while it was on exhibit as part of a United Nations tour in May 1989.

The article reports that General Martin Dempsey, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has urged other countries to step up assistance to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping, at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan, New York City.

The article reports on the endorsement by the United Nations Security Council of the nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers in 2015.

The article offers global news briefs as of July 7, 2015 including investigation of plane crash killing former United Nations chief Dag Hammarskjöld and release of teenage blogger Amos Yee from prison in Singapore.

The article reports on a United Nations (UN) panel's citing of possible war crimes committed by both Israel and Palestinian militant groups during the 2014 Gaza Strip conflict including indiscriminate attacks on residential buildings, medical facilities and infrastructure.

The article discusses an April 2015 report released by the United Nations that reveals the civilians killed by Israel at six shelters the agency administered during 2014 summer's conflict in Gaza.

The article reports on a claim by the United Nations envoy that the Saudi-led airstrikes against Yemen in March 2015 upended a power-sharing deal talks among Yemen's warring political factions.

The article focuses on efforts by the Syrian military to cut off an important supply route for rebels near the northern city of Aleppo, stating forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have only been able to make incremental gains against rebels, and mentions efforts by a United Nations special envoy to arrange for a humanitarian truce.

The article reports on the defeat of a United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution drafted by Palestinians on December 30, 2014 that would have set a deadline to end the conflict with Israel.

The article reports that the United Nations (UN) is requesting information on the 1961 airplane crash that killed UN secretary-general Dag Hammarskjöld after evidence surfaced the plane was shot down by mercenaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Katangan province.

The article reports on the decision by the United Nations Security Council to put North Korea's human rights record on its agenda in 2014 following U.S. accusations against Pyongyang for a hacking attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The article offers world news briefs on topics including Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory and a move to begin publishing the minutes of its meetings by the European Central Bank.

The article reports that Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem criticized Western nations over their delayed response to the growth of Islamic extremists in Syria during an address to the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly.

The article reports that Pakistan plans to work to improve its relations with Afghanistan and its new President Ashraf Ghani, according to statements from Pakistani political adviser Sartaj Aziz.