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Palestine to Sue Israel at ICC for “War Crimes”

Palestinian Authority is preparing to sue Israel for “war crimes” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the release of a UN report, accusing both Israel and Hamas of potential war crimes. The Palestinian case will be based on the conclusions of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on last summer’s war launched by Israeli […]

UN General Assembly Reaffirms Support to Political Process to Settle Sahara Issue

The United Nations General Assembly adopted without a vote the resolution approved by the UN 4th Committee last October, reiterating support for the political process to settle the Sahara issue under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations. The resolution supports the political process based on Security Council resolutions adopted since 2007, with a view […]

António Guterres nominated by Security Council for second term as UN chief

The UN Security Council has formally selected the current Secretary-General António Guterres as its nominee to serve a second five-year term in the UN top job. The recommendation, made in a resolution adopted by acclamation in a private meeting Tuesday, will go to the 193-member General Assembly for formal approval. Estonia’s UN Ambassador Sven Jurgenson, […]