United Nations

UN: Biodiversity Loss Among Plants and Animals Occurring in Our Farms

More dire news for our planet: according to a UN intergovernmental panel, biodiversity around the globe is not only taking a hit in wildlands such as the rainforest, but in our own backyards as well.

Apple vs. Samsung: Rivals Raise $32 Million for China Earthquake Relief

A devastating earthquake in China has brought several tech companies together and raised millions in relief efforts.

Meteor Russia 2013: United Nations Reviewing Meteor and Asteroid 2012 DA14 Threat; UN Urge Arctic Measures

The Russian meteor and the asteroid 2012 DA14 came at a time when the United Nations (UN) discussed international responses to near-Earth object impact.

North Korea Threatens 'Final Destruction' of South Korea at United Nations Conferece

The tension between North and South Korea continues to grow as a North Korean diplomat threatened its southern neighbor with "final destruction."

US Drone Strikes in Pakistan: Drones Are 'Counterproductive,' Says Pakistani President as Parliament Criticizes US Congress Over CIA-Drones Bill

Pakistan's president has spoken about the use of drones in his country, referring it as counterproductive and a violation to Pakistan's sovereignty.

US Drone Strikes in Yemen Kill Five Suspected Militants; United Nations to Investigate UK & US Drone Attacks

The use of drones has been questioned but it hasn't stopped it from tracking down suspected militants.

UN Security Council Sanctions North Korea: Unanimous Resolution Condemns Rocket Launch; North Korea Responds

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to condemn North Korea for launch a rocket last month.

Doha Climate Change Conference 2012: UN extends Kyoto Protocol Through 2020, But Emissions Will Rise

Delegates to the conference have agreed on a tenuous extension to the embattled Kyoto Protocol, the 15-year-old international greenhouse gas emissions treaty.

Chile-Peru Dispute Over Maritime Border at the International Court of Justice

The two Latin American neighbors are presenting their arguments over a maritime border that Chile states was established in 1952.

Battle for Syria- Part II: The World Reacts as Violence Spills Over Syria's Borders

The world has been somewhat slow to react to the 20-month-old conflict in Syria, but recent developments may change that.

Internet Regulation Debated at UN Conference: Google and Governments Weigh In on Censorship and Net Neutrality

A United Nations meeting in Dubai may determine who controls the regulation of the internet, and government officials and tech company reps are arguing over what actions to take.

Palestinian Statehood Bid 2012: UN Vote Passes With Overwhelming Support, What Does This Mean for the US and Israel?

The United Nations voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state.

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