Tag: United Nations
UNHCR probes Libya-Malta interception in migrant rescue
ROME (AP) - The U.N. refugee agency is investigating why Malta last week allegedly asked the Libyan coast guard to intercept a migrant boat...
South Sudan opposition leader returns to meet with president
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) - South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar returned to the country Saturday to meet with President Salva Kiir less than...
South Sudan opposition leader returns to meet with president
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) - South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar returned to the country on Saturday to meet with President Salva Kiir less...
Officials: Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An explosion rocked a mosque in eastern Afghanistan as dozens of people gathered to offer Friday players, causing the roof...
Venezuela wins seat on UN rights body despite opposition
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Venezuela won a contested election for a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday despite a campaign by...
The Latest: Australia won’t retrieve refugees in cease-fire
BEIRUT (AP) - The latest on Turkey's invasion of northern Syria (all times local):03:15 a.m.Australia has ruled out retrieving dozens of Australian women and...
UN: Afghan insurgents responsible for most 2019 casualties
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan civilians are dying in record numbers in the country's increasingly brutal war, noting that more civilians died in July...
The Latest: Belgian official: At least 2 IS escaped in Syria
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) - The Latest on Turkey's invasion of northern Syria (all times local):8:30 p.m.An official with an organization that assesses terror threats...
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Afghan refugee Fatemeh Jafari is living out a dream in her basement coffee shop in Tehran that is out of...
The Latest: Russian defense chief speaks with US counterpart
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey (AP) - The Latest on Turkey's offensive in northern Syria (all times local):9:20 p.m.Russia's defense minister has had a phone call with...
