United Nations

If Republican New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is confirmed to serve as UN ambassador it would trigger a special election throughout her northern New York district.

South Africa brought a case in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide.

This is a brief look at the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, or World Court – which is an organ of the UN, dealing with conflicts between…

Youth-led climate strikes and marches took place all over the world today, putting out the call to politicians and businesses to address climate change.…

In 1945 UNESCO was organized to respond to the belief political and economic agreements are not sufficient in themselves to create a lasting peace. Peace,…

As part of United Nations Week in New York there is a much heralded Day of Peace. This day has been announced at the moment weapons are converted into…

A Syrian refugee was in Albany Thursday to take part in a panel discussion, "Facing the Global Immigration and Refugee Crisis," at The State University of…

As world leaders meet in Paris at the UN Climate Change Conference, Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced that Albany has joined the global Compact of Mayors…

The General Assembly at the United Nations met today. What emerged from the meeting is thunderous silence, a silence that echoes through the conscience of…

What organizers say will be a major "climate action" is set for Friday afternoon on the Walkway Over the Hudson. Organizers are hoping the event on the…