Mideast: Syrian forces’ access to chemical weapons a game changer
The United Nations is investigating claims by the government and rebels that either side used chemical weapons against each other…
MidEast: Jordan shuts Syria border crossing, UN pulls staff
Main border crossing with Syria closed for the first time since revolt as UN removes some staff after shell lands…
Syria: UN confirms Hezbollah fighting for Assad in Syria
Report warns that civil war fighting has split along sectarian lines, pitting ruling Alawites against majority Sunnis.
Canada: Stands alone on the Mideast
Last week’s UN recognition of a Palestinian state and Israel’s decision to build new homes in the West Bank have…
Israel: Rejects UN approval of PA status
Israeli Cabinet unanimously voted to reject the United Nations decision to grant the Palestinian Authority nonmember observer state status, and…
Mideast: PLO warns of retaliation if Canada goes beyond ‘no’ vote at UN
As Canada takes a lead role in opposing the Palestine Liberation Organization’s bid for enhanced recognition by the United Nations,…
UN: North Korea bristles as Canada ‘insults’ the country’s ‘supreme authority’
At a UN humanitarian committee meeting on Wednesday, the North Korean representative said Canada had “insulted” the country’s “supreme authority”…