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U.N.: Thousands Fleeing Syrian Offensive, Kids Dying in the Cold

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2020 "Humanitarian catastrophe” unfolds in Idlib province as Russia-backed effort displaces hundreds of thousands, including 500,000 children. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump at U.N. Attacks Globalism While Putting Pressure on Iran

JONATHAN LEMIRE and DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Sep 24, 2019 The president, amid cloud of calls for impeachment, defends nationalism even as he asks others to join in fight against Tehran aggression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Refugees Move Up on the Global Agenda

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Nov 5, 2017 At least one government is considering easing the path for such migrants to gain entry, and the United Nations is also reviewing ways to help them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Have They Done to Our Fair Sister?

By By Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould / OpEd News Oct 6, 2017 Zbigniew Brzezinski sacrificed Sima Wali's Afghanistan to destroy the Soviet Union. If they meet in the afterlife, it will be uncomfortable. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Emma Watson Gives Moving Feminist Speech at U.N. HeForShe Campaign Launch (Update)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 25, 2014 When actress Emma Watson gave a strong-willed, poignant speech Saturday at the United Nations headquarters, it was reported that she received threats from users of online bulletin board 4chan for being a "feminist bitch." Turns out, the nude photo leak warning was none other than a "viral marketing hoax." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Incredibly, Global Happiness Is on the Rise

Staff / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 Despite the economic crisis, people's contentment is increasing in more countries than where it's falling. The United Nations' 2013 World Happiness Report provides evidence that the past five years have seen a marked improvement in international well-being, but not all nations are as merry as others. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )