Netherlands, Canada, Norway Lead Medal Count in Sochi

The Netherlands swept the men's 500-meter speed skating at the Winter Olympics Monday, tying for the lead in the medal count after three days of competition in Sochi. Michel Mulder won the gold medal in the event, followed by Dutch teammates Jan Smeekens and Ronald Mulder, Michel's twin brother. By day's end, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway were tied for the most medals with seven. Canada and the Netherlands lead in gold medals with three each. Canada was aided...

Read complete article

~	Sri Lanka: UN chief congratulates government on setting up office of missing persons

~	UN agency seeks $421M to support alternatives for refugees, migrants crossing to Europe

~	Libya: UN rights arm sounds alarm for safety of prisoners at imminent risk of torture

~	UN agency seeks $421 to support alternatives for refugees, migrants crossing to Europe

~	UNESCO chief calls for probe into killing of Honduran video journalist in Mexico

~	UN rights group concludes evaluation of Palestinians living under occupation

~	Civilians continue to bear the brunt of Afghanistan's 'ugly war' – UN report

~	Ahead of Sunday's consultation in Venezuela, UN voices concern for demonstrators

~	Faith central to hope and resilience, highlights UN chief, launching initiative to combat atrocities

~	Ahead of Sunday’s consultation in Venezuela, UN voices concern for demonstrators