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Exclusive: UN Source Says Houthi Rebels Willing to Withdraw From Key Yemen Cities
A diplomatic source tells VICE News that the Houthis have offered to give up the southern city of Taiz and potentially withdraw from other key cities.
Russia Just Vetoed a UN Resolution to Bring the People Who Downed MH17 to Justice
Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to establish a tribunal with powers to prosecute those responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine last year.
The UN Is Fed Up With South Sudan's Leaders — and They Might Actually Do Something About It
The United Nations Security Council is inching closer to imposing sanctions on individuals in South Sudan and instituting an arms embargo.
UN Advisor: Yemen Is Inching Towards the 'Edge of Civil War'
The troubled country could degenerate into an "Iraq-Libya-Syria" scenario, waned a UN special envoy, as forces loyal to its embattled President repelled an assault on his southern stronghold.
Russia Refuses to Condemn Indiscriminate Rocket Attack That Killed Civilians in Ukraine
Russia blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning a rocket attack Saturday in Mariupol that killed around 30 people and reignited the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
International Criminal Court Opens Preliminary Probe Into War Crimes in Palestine
The move by the international body begins a lengthy process that could pave the way for charges against both Israelis and Palestinians.
Maneuvering at the UN Could Lead to War Crimes Charges Against Israeli and Palestinian Leaders
Palestine will officially join the International Criminal Court on April 1, paving the way for possible prosecution of both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for war crimes.
UN Security Council Rejects Palestinian Resolution to End Israel's Occupation
The bid sought to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and create a state by 2017.
UN Security Council Holds Unprecedented Hearing on Human Rights in North Korea
The US and other countries pushed for the matter to be referred to the International Criminal Court, but China and Russia will likely block such a move.
ICC Refers Libya to the UN For Not Handing Over Qaddafi’s Son
The ICC and Libya have been fighting for three years over who gets to try Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, who is being held by a militia outside of Tripoli.
UN Security Council Negotiating Controversial Israel-Palestine Resolution
The proposal would demand Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territory by 2016 and retreat to borders as they existed prior to the 1967 Six-Day War.
Countries That Pay Ransoms for Islamic State Hostages Might Be in Trouble With the UN
The Islamic State has reportedly received between $35 and $45 million in ransom payments this year alone, and the UN is not happy about it.