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Snowy owl, hammerhead shark and cheetah among 40 new species granted international protection, U.N. says

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The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together … Read more

U.N. experts demand Israel release prominent Gaza doctor after reports of ‘severe torture’

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The Israeli government, military and prison service did not immediately respond to requests for comment, including on whether any charges have yet been made against Abu Safiya, whom the Israel Defense Forces have alleged without evidence held “a rank” within Hamas. The U.N. experts said his detention continued to “appear to be flagrantly arbitrary.” They … Read more

Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 22, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: That’s Charlie D’Agata reporting in Arad, Israel. We’re joined now by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, and it’s good to … Read more

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on what’s next for Iran’s nuclear ambitions

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U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on what’s next for Iran’s nuclear ambitions – CBS News Watch CBS News The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency said that “a lot has survived” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and military operations alone cannot destroy them. Margaret Brennan has details. Source link

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief says “a lot has survived” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities

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Washington — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency said Thursday that “a lot has survived” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and military operations alone cannot destroy them. In an interview with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage … Read more

Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting to discuss education’s role in “world peace”

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Washington — First lady Melania Trump will still preside over Monday’s meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York City about education’s role in “advancing tolerance and world peace,” a White House official said, as the U.S. military continues strikes in Iran.  The White House confirmed last week that the first lady would … Read more