Crossing points reopen in split Cyprus as virus numbers fall
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Ethnically split Cyprus took a key step toward a return to its normal rhythms of life amid the pandemic on Friday...
Danish lawmakers approve plan to locate asylum center abroad
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of Denmark establishing a refugee reception center in a third country that is likely to...
WHO: Vaccinating kids ‘not a high priority’ amid shortage
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s top vaccines expert said Thursday that immunizing children against COVID-19 is not a high priority from a WHO...
UN calls on Sudan to move more swiftly on peace agreement
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday urged Sudan’s government to swiftly form a Transitional Legislative Council and implement security measures and...
In Syria camp, forgotten children are molded by IS ideology
AL-HOL, Syria — At the sprawling al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, children pass their days roaming the dirt roads, playing with mock swords and...
UN council will meet June 8 to recommend next UN chief
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council will meet June 8 to make its recommendation for the next secretary-general and almost certainly approve current...
Security Council to recommend next UN chief this month
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is going to make its recommendation for the next secretary-general this month, and with current U.N. chief...
Iran and CAR lose voting rights in UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the Central African Republic are in arrears on paying their dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and will...
UN says pandemic created an `unparalleled’ employment crisis
UNITED NATIONS — The COVID-19 pandemic has created an “unparalleled” global labor market crisis that will affect the employment market for years, the International...
UN tribunal for Lebanon may fold due to funding crisis
BEIRUT — A U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri said Wednesday it is facing a severe funding...