US says video shows Iran recovering tanker mine The US has released video footage which it says shows Iran's Revolutionary Guards removing an unexploded mine from the side of one of the two tankers attacked yesterday in the Gulf of Oman. World • 14 Jun 19
US says video shows Iran recovering tanker mine The US has released video footage which it says shows Iran's Revolutionary Guards removing an unexploded mine from the side of one of the two tankers attacked yesterday in the Gulf of Oman. World • 14 Jun 19
Destruction of nature threatens life on Earth, UN warns Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris today to validate a grim UN assessment of the state of nature and lay the groundwork for a rescue plan for life on Earth. World • 29 Apr 19
Destruction of nature threatens life on Earth, UN warns Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris today to validate a grim UN assessment of the state of nature and lay the groundwork for a rescue plan for life on Earth. World • 29 Apr 19
Israel vows to block Palestine's UN membership bid Israel has vowed to work with the United States to block a bid by the Palestinians for full membership in the United Nations. World • 27 Dec 18
Israel vows to block Palestine's UN membership bid Israel has vowed to work with the United States to block a bid by the Palestinians for full membership in the United Nations. World • 27 Dec 18
Ireland to provide extra €2m to Palestinian refugees The Government has announced that it is to provide an additional €2m to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. World • 22 Dec 18
Ireland to provide extra €2m to Palestinian refugees The Government has announced that it is to provide an additional €2m to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. World • 22 Dec 18
UN, Palestinians launch aid appeal after funding cuts The United Nations and the Palestinian Authority have appealed for $350 million in aid for Palestinians next year, saying much more was needed but they had to be realistic after a year of funding cuts. World • 17 Dec 18
UN, Palestinians launch aid appeal after funding cuts The United Nations and the Palestinian Authority have appealed for $350 million in aid for Palestinians next year, saying much more was needed but they had to be realistic after a year of funding cuts. World • 17 Dec 18
Truce in Yemen to start tomorrow after fresh clashes A ceasefire in Yemen's battleground port city of Hodeida and its surroundings will start tomorrow, a UN official said, after renewed fighting threatened the hard-won accord struck in Sweden. Yemen • 17 Dec 18
Truce in Yemen to start tomorrow after fresh clashes A ceasefire in Yemen's battleground port city of Hodeida and its surroundings will start tomorrow, a UN official said, after renewed fighting threatened the hard-won accord struck in Sweden. Yemen • 17 Dec 18
Around 20 million face food insecurity in Yemen - UN Around 20 million Yemenis are food insecure, UN agencies have said, adding the conflict ravaging the impoverished country was the key driver behind rising hunger levels. World • 08 Dec 18
Around 20 million face food insecurity in Yemen - UN Around 20 million Yemenis are food insecure, UN agencies have said, adding the conflict ravaging the impoverished country was the key driver behind rising hunger levels. World • 08 Dec 18
Road crash claims life every 24 seconds - WHO Road crashes kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization has said at it demanded global action. World • 07 Dec 18
Road crash claims life every 24 seconds - WHO Road crashes kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization has said at it demanded global action. World • 07 Dec 18
Climate change 'our greatest threat' – Attenborough British broadcaster and environmentalist David Attenborough urged world leaders at the COP24 summit in Poland to get on and tackle "our greatest threat in thousands of years" Environment • 04 Dec 18
Climate change 'our greatest threat' – Attenborough British broadcaster and environmentalist David Attenborough urged world leaders at the COP24 summit in Poland to get on and tackle "our greatest threat in thousands of years" Environment • 04 Dec 18
Climate action must triple to curb global warming - UN Countries must massively ramp up their action to cut emissions to prevent global temperatures rising beyond dangerous thresholds, a UN report warns. World • 27 Nov 18
Climate action must triple to curb global warming - UN Countries must massively ramp up their action to cut emissions to prevent global temperatures rising beyond dangerous thresholds, a UN report warns. World • 27 Nov 18
UN 'greatly concerned' over Russia-Ukraine conflict The UN Secretary General has said that he is "greatly concerned" over the latest flare-up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and that both sides should "exercise maximum restraint". World • 27 Nov 18
UN 'greatly concerned' over Russia-Ukraine conflict The UN Secretary General has said that he is "greatly concerned" over the latest flare-up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and that both sides should "exercise maximum restraint". World • 27 Nov 18
Congo confirms near record number of new Ebola cases Thirteen new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the highest daily counts since the start of the outbreak in July, according to the country's health ministry. World • 22 Nov 18
Congo confirms near record number of new Ebola cases Thirteen new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the highest daily counts since the start of the outbreak in July, according to the country's health ministry. World • 22 Nov 18
Taoiseach to arrive in New York ahead of UN address Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is arriving in New York this evening ahead of an address at the United Nations tomorrow. News • 23 Sep 18
Taoiseach to arrive in New York ahead of UN address Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is arriving in New York this evening ahead of an address at the United Nations tomorrow. News • 23 Sep 18
More than 600 migrants rescued off Spanish coast More than 600 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean as they attempted to make the perilous crossing to Spain, the Spanish coastguard has said. World • 03 Sep 18
More than 600 migrants rescued off Spanish coast More than 600 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean as they attempted to make the perilous crossing to Spain, the Spanish coastguard has said. World • 03 Sep 18
US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency The United States has cut funding to a UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, saying its business model and fiscal practices were an "irredeemably flawed operation." US • 31 Aug 18
US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency The United States has cut funding to a UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, saying its business model and fiscal practices were an "irredeemably flawed operation." US • 31 Aug 18
Plight of Rohingya a 'human rights nightmare' United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he heard "unimaginable" accounts of atrocities during a visit to vast camps in Bangladesh that are home to one million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar. Asia • 02 Jul 18
Plight of Rohingya a 'human rights nightmare' United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he heard "unimaginable" accounts of atrocities during a visit to vast camps in Bangladesh that are home to one million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar. Asia • 02 Jul 18
Govt formally launches bid for UN Security Council seat Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have formally launched Ireland's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Politics • 03 Jul 18
Govt formally launches bid for UN Security Council seat Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have formally launched Ireland's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Politics • 03 Jul 18
Iraq launches air attack on Islamic State gathering Iraq has launched an air attack on a gathering of Islamic State leaders in Syria, killing 45 members of the hardline militant group, its military has said. World • 23 Jun 18
Iraq launches air attack on Islamic State gathering Iraq has launched an air attack on a gathering of Islamic State leaders in Syria, killing 45 members of the hardline militant group, its military has said. World • 23 Jun 18
Record 68.5m people forced to flee homes - UN A record 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places such as Myanmar and Syria, the UN has said. World • 19 Jun 18
Record 68.5m people forced to flee homes - UN A record 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places such as Myanmar and Syria, the UN has said. World • 19 Jun 18
Tensions as thousands attend funeral for Gaza volunteer Israeli aircraft struck two militant sites in the Gaza Strip this evening, Palestinian residents said, hours after rockets were fired from the enclave at Israel. World • 02 Jun 18
Tensions as thousands attend funeral for Gaza volunteer Israeli aircraft struck two militant sites in the Gaza Strip this evening, Palestinian residents said, hours after rockets were fired from the enclave at Israel. World • 02 Jun 18
Israel condemns planned UN probe into Gaza killings Israel has condemned the "hypocrisy and absurdity" of the UN Human Rights Council after it voted to send war crimes investigators to probe the shootings of Gaza protesters by Israeli forces. World • 18 May 18
Israel condemns planned UN probe into Gaza killings Israel has condemned the "hypocrisy and absurdity" of the UN Human Rights Council after it voted to send war crimes investigators to probe the shootings of Gaza protesters by Israeli forces. World • 18 May 18
US criticised over UN meeting on Iran protests A United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss recent protests in Iran turned into criticism of the United States for requesting to meet on what some member states said was an internal issue. Iran • 06 Jan 18
US criticised over UN meeting on Iran protests A United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss recent protests in Iran turned into criticism of the United States for requesting to meet on what some member states said was an internal issue. Iran • 06 Jan 18
UN say countries must increase climate action ambitions UN climate experts have said countries urgently need to step up their ambitions to cut emissions if they are to keep global warming within safe limits. News • 05 Nov 17
UN say countries must increase climate action ambitions UN climate experts have said countries urgently need to step up their ambitions to cut emissions if they are to keep global warming within safe limits. News • 05 Nov 17
Ireland to take extra 330 refugees in 2018 Ireland has told the EU that it will accept an additional 330 refugees next year as part of its response to the migration crisis facing people fleeing war-zones in Syria, Yemen and some other states. Ireland • 15 Sep 17
Ireland to take extra 330 refugees in 2018 Ireland has told the EU that it will accept an additional 330 refugees next year as part of its response to the migration crisis facing people fleeing war-zones in Syria, Yemen and some other states. Ireland • 15 Sep 17
US accuses North Korea of 'begging for war' The US has said Pyongyang was "begging for war" after North Korea's powerful nuclear test yesterday and signs that further missile launches were on the way. North Korea • 04 Sep 17
US accuses North Korea of 'begging for war' The US has said Pyongyang was "begging for war" after North Korea's powerful nuclear test yesterday and signs that further missile launches were on the way. North Korea • 04 Sep 17
