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A photo made available by the Iran Atomic Energy Organization reportedly shows the inside of the Fordow nuclear facility

European nations warn Iran over nuclear actions

The lawsuit requests provisional measures to prevent further harm to the Rohingya people

Myanmar genocide lawsuit filed at United Nations court

Members of Mr Ryan's family were present as his coffin, draped in the UN flag, was brought out of Dublin Airport

Irish man killed in Ethiopia crash a 'UN hero'

Ireland / 29 Oct

The visit will include a focus on the United Nations peace keeping mission, which established a buffer zone in 1974

President Higgins embarks on State visit to Cyprus

Ireland / 13 Oct

Michael D Higgins called on both sides in Israel to sit down and negotiate a peace agreement

President voices UN commitment, warns on climate change

Ireland / 26 Sep

Mr Bolsonaro said earlier that sending in the army was the "expectation"

Bolsonaro orders army to help fight Amazon fires

Greta Thunberg is making her way from Plymouth to New York on board the Malizia II

Climate activist Greta Thunberg sets sail for NYC

An Afghan security official keeps watch at a checkpoint on a roadside in Kandahar

At least 35 dead in Afghanistan bus bomb

While overall the number of deaths have decreased, Eastern Europe has seen the death toll rise 5% and the Middle East and North Africa 9%

AIDS deaths down a third since 2010 - UN

Health / 16 Jul

Around 149 million children suffer from hunger-related growth delays

World hunger rises for third successive year - UN

Libya's UN-backed government and rebel militias have blamed each other for the attack

UNSC fails to condemn attack on Libya migrant centre

UN expert said Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman is linked to journalist's death

Saudi prince 'linked' to Khashoggi murder - UN expert

Global population could grow to 11 billion by 2100

Population of Earth to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 - UN

Julian Assange faces an extradition request from the US to face claims of violating the US Espionage Act

UN official urges Britain not to extradite Assange

Earth's eight millions species of plants and animals are dying off at an accelerated rate

One million animal, plant species face extinction - UN

Environment / 06 May

31 plant workers and firemen died in the immediate aftermath of the accident in 1986

UN to mark 33rd anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster

The UN estimates that 600 people have been killed in inter-ethnic violence in the central Mopti region of Mali in the last year

UN team to investigate 'unspeakable' massacre in Mali

Part of the border crossing between Syria and Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

What is the significance of the Golan Heights?

The United Nations says poor environmental conditions 'cause approximately 25% of global disease and mortality'

Quarter of early deaths 'due to environmental damage'

Environment / 13 Mar

UN sent a special investigative mission that found inter-communal attacks had been planned and carried out.

Congo killings possible crimes against humanity - UN

189 Palestinians were killed and more than 6,000 injured

UN: Israel security should face justice for Gaza deaths

Two reports on abuses in South Sudan were released in recent days

Widespread gang rape among abuses in South Sudan - UN

The criticism of the Atypical Working Scheme are contained in a letter to Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan

UN criticises Govt's scheme for fishermen outside EEA

Ireland / 18 Feb

Taken together, the past four years were the four warmest on record

Last year was fourth hottest on record - WMO

Environment / 06 Feb

The report comes ahead of a second planned summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un later this month

N Korea 'protecting' nuclear capabilities - UN report

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