UN pushes for Australian smacking ban A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home. AAP · Nov 29, 2022
Humanity hits the 8 billion mark UNITED NATIONS, US: A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eighth billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022
Iran's president dismisses criticism as street protests over women's rights turn deadly UNITED NATIONS — As street protests in Iran turned increasingly deadly, President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday accused the West of maintaining a double standard on human rights. Los Angeles Times · Sep 22, 2022
U.N. political chief says attacks on nuclear power plants contrary to international law Military operations around nuclear sites and other critical civilian infrastructure are "unacceptable" and "highly irresponsible", U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council the United Nations on Friday. Reuters · Mar 4, 2022