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UN investigative team says Syria's new authorities 'very receptive' to probe of Assad war crimes

Dec. 24, 2024 01:06 AM EST

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy. The...

UN General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

Dec. 19, 2024 19:35 PM EST

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance essential for the survival of Palestinian civilians. The vote on...