Syria crisis: ‘Key priority’ is preserving evidence of crimes, say UN investigators
The head of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism Investigating Serious Crimes in Syria (IIIM),…
Ukraine: Humanitarian crisis worsens amid winter freeze, daily attacks
Lisa Doughten, Director of Financing and Partnerships at the UN Office for the Coordination of…
Department of Labor recovers $355K in back wages, damages from Louisiana home care providers for 114 workers deprived of full wages
NEW ORLEANS – More than 100 people working as home care companions will receive their share…
Retailers that make it harder to return stuff face backlash from their customers
In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old “lifetime” return policy, limiting returns to one year…
Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers Condemning DPRK-Russia Cooperation
The text of the following statement was released by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France,…
Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa
Abdou Abarry, UN Special Representative for Central Africa, told ambassadors in the Security Council that…
UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
At his regular press briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted the dire situation, and the…
US Department of Labor announces final rule adopting standards for coal mine operators’ self-insurance under Black Lung Benefits Act
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Office of Worker’s Compensation…
UN envoy calls for increased aid for Syria in Damascus visit
The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, arrived there a week after President Bashar…
Deputy Secretary Verma Delivers Keynote Address on Strengthening Ukraine’s Economic Recovery and Reconstruction
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver a keynote…