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Mary J. Loftus: Gay Marriage Is A Human Right, Law Professor Says

2012-04-13T16:35:35Z

Catholic bishops have been saying that the federal mandate that private insurers cover contraceptive services violates religious freedom. But the Catholic Church also supports policies that compromise the religious and moral freedom of others.

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John V. Whitbeck: A Plan to Recover Momentum for Palestine

2012-02-24T11:11:03Z

The Palestinian leadership must show courage and wisdom by again seizing the initiative and setting the agenda so as to achieve, finally, some measure of justice and a decent future for the Palestinian people.

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Evelyn Leopold: How the UN Isolated Russia, China, on Syria's Uprising

2012-02-17T08:33:14Z

The U.N. General Assembly told the Syrian government to stop shooting unarmed protestors and isolated its key supporter, Russia, in adopting a resolution that had at least 137 "yes" votes and only 12 against.

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Evelyn Leopold: Syria Has Few Friends But UN Punitive Action Is Elusive

2011-11-24T11:08:48Z

Will Turkey and others ensure that Syrian opposition forces have enough military support to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad? Suddenly, it's a fast moving saga.

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UN Committee Condemns Syrian Crackdown

2011-11-22T15:37:50Z

UNITED NATIONS — A key U.N. committee voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to condemn human rights violations by President Bashar Assad's government and...

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Evelyn Leopold: New UN Security Council Stays Politically Divided

2011-10-25T09:52:25Z

After 16 rounds of marathon voting, Azerbaijan, a former Soviet Republic, won a seat on the U.N. Security Council. Its rival Slovenia withdrew from one of the most hotly contested races in several years.

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Sarah Stephens: The U.N., the U.S. Embargo, and the 20-Year Rout

2011-10-22T14:30:52Z

This will be the twentieth year the General Assembly has considered a resolution condemning the U.S. embargo. In every previous year, the resolution has been adopted in a rout.

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Evelyn Leopold: UN Security Council Elections -- It's down to the Azeris and the Slovenes

2011-10-22T12:31:40Z

On Friday the General Assembly elected Morocco, Togo, Pakistan and Guatemala to serve two-year terms in the Security Council, starting in January 2012. But the Eastern European seat failed to get the two-thirds vote needed.

Read more: Western Sahara, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, UN General Assembly, Slovenia, Israel, Palestine, European Union, India, Togo, UN Security Council, Azerbaijan, World News

Evelyn Leopold: Why Is the U.S. Taking the Iran Plot Case to the United Nations?

2011-10-13T22:32:40Z

Shortly after the Justice Department announced that Iranians tried to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington, the U.S. briefed members of the U.N. Security Council and sent the indictment to all 193 nations in the world body.

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Menachem Rosensaft: Israel's Jewish Essence Is Non-Negotiable: A Response to Mahmoud Abbas

2011-10-05T08:30:30Z

Abbas's deliberate refusal to acknowledge that before either Christianity or Islam ever appeared on the historical or theological scene, Judaism had been firmly ensconced in what is today the State of Israel, speaks volumes.

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Nida Khan: Are We on the Wrong Side of History?

2011-09-28T15:15:57Z

When the world is championing the cause of freedom for Palestinians, how can we -- a country that prides itself on independence and exports democracy -- simply reject the notion all together?

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Al Qaeda Blasts Iran President's 'Ridiculous' 9/11 Theories

2011-09-28T13:33:45Z

When he addressed the U.N. General Assembly last week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reiterated his belief that the U.S. government was involv...

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Saliba Sarsar: The Palestinian Statehood Bid - What Comes Next?

2011-09-28T10:00:38Z

Regardless of what transpires at the UN, it must become the impetus towards increased commitment on the part of the international community to fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and the yearning of Israelis for peace and security.

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Anu Gupta: Behind the Scenes: Bringing a Commitment to Life

2011-09-26T15:17:06Z

The world needs more than money to solve our global health challenges. Rolling up one's sleeves to help figure out the solution is a commitment in itself -- one that is often invisible when financial commitments are made.

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James Zogby: A Disturbing and Dangerous Week at the U.N.

2011-09-24T10:24:34Z

It was a week of speeches and exhausting meetings and deliberations over what to do about the Palestinian bid for statehood. In a way, it was the speeches that told the story.

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Benjamin Netanyahu And Bloomberg Visit 9/11 Memorial

2011-09-23T13:21:31Z

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined Mayor Bloomberg on Thursday evening to visit the September 11th Memorial in Downtown Manhattan. The u...

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Rabbi Abraham Cooper: The Israel/Palestine Zero Sum Game

2011-09-23T12:25:39Z

So long as the official mascots of Palestinian Statehood are four murderers, so long as Palestinian officials speak of a Judenrein Palestine, no one but the Arabs themselves can bring peace to the Holy Land.

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LIVE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Addresses The UN General Assembly

2011-09-23T11:09:46Z

On the third day of the debate in the 66th Session of the U.N. General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has submitted a letter to Secreta...

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Dr. Sipho Moyo: African Artists Call For Long-Term Famine Solutions

2011-09-22T16:14:06Z

For the first time in our lifetime, a wide range of African artists and global celebrities with a passion for Africa, have united in a call for action...

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UN Delegates Storm Out During Ahmadinejad Speech

2011-09-22T16:03:59Z

UNITED NATIONS — American diplomats led a walkout at the U.N. General Assembly Thursday as Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fiercely attacke...

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Will U.S. Position On Israel Have 2012 Staying Power?

2011-09-22T16:15:00Z

NEW YORK -- When former New York Mayor and life-long Democrat Ed Koch endorsed a Republican for the congressional seat vacated by Anthony Weiner, he w...

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The Top 10 Craziest Things Ever Said During a UN Speech

2011-09-22T13:34:56Z

History is rich with memorable orations delivered by the world's leaders as nations convene to discuss the critical issues of the day. From the impass...

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WATCH: Live Updates From The UN General Assembly, Day Two

2011-09-22T10:59:43Z

The 66th Session of the U.N. General Assembly debate continues today in New York City with remarks expected from President of the European Council Her...

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Daoud Kuttab: The Real Reason Behind the Israeli Hysteria Over the UN Vote

2011-09-22T10:04:31Z

When Palestinians decided to go to the United Nations to seek Palestinian recognition, they knew that would anger Tel Aviv and possibly Washington. But they didn't expect the reaction that ensued.

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Steve Clemons: Obama Tells Palestinians to Stay in Back of the Bus

2011-09-22T06:59:10Z

President Obama's speech at the United Nations yesterday paled in comparison to the soaring, expectation raising addresses he gave early in his administration, particularly in Cairo, but also at past UN General Assembly gatherings. The President has lost his groove.

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