Search results for

UNRWA is accusing Israel of breaking international law for demolishing UN buildings in East Jerusalem. Undeterred, Israeli officials say they want to shut down more UNRWA facilities.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed rebels have overrun the city of Goma, sparking concerns at the U.N. of a wider regional war.

Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.

Christine Fox was recently named acting deputy defense secretary, making her the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about the Pentagon's budget challenges, her long career in defense and about inspiring Kelly McGillis' character in the movie Top Gun.

Over the weekend, people in Lewisburg, Pa., gathered for a weather forecast from caterpillars. Woolly bear caterpillars are black, with a brown stripe down the middle. Folklore says the larger the stripe, the milder the winter.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi about the situation in Ukraine and how the Russian invasion has displaced thousands of Ukrainians.

Lawmakers in the House have voted to cut U.S. funding to the United Nations, unless the body agrees to a list of reforms. NPR's Juan Williams analyzes the vote and the chances of John Bolton becoming U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

The bodies of six hostages were returned to Israel. Security cabinet members and members of the public in Israel are responding.

Dayne Sherman and Mark Ballard both discuss the January 6th inserruction on the anniversary of the event.

Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal. Global grain prices are rising as a result.