Biden Tells AIPAC Two-state Solution the 'Only Way' to Security

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has assured a pro-Israel lobbying group that Iran is not close to developing a nuclear weapon. Speaking Sunday in Washington at a meeting of the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, Biden said "Iran is much, much further away from obtaining a nuclear weapon than they were a year ago." The vice president told the activists the U.S. is "watching Iran like a hawk." Biden also urged Israel to negotiate a two-state...

Read complete article

~	Back from visit to Myanmar, independent UN rights expert says situation 'worsening'

~	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