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Palestinians participate in rally marking last year's anniversary of what the Palestinians call the "Nakba," or "catastrophe" referring to their uprooting in the war over Israel's 1948 creation, in front of the UNESCO offices in Gaza City.

The U.N. is marking the 75th anniversary of Palestinians' displacement

The international body is following through on a resolution to memorialize the mass displacement of Palestinians from their homes in 1948 that coincided with the founding of Israel.

U.N.: Syrian, Lebanese Officials Involved in Hariri Murder

A U.N. report released Thursday evening concludes that high-ranking Syrian and Lebanese security officials were involved in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. A car bomb killed Hariri in Beirut in February 2005.

N. Korea Puts Restrictions on U.N. Food Program

The World Food Program says it plans to resume food aid to North Korea. But under the new terms of operation worked out with the North Korean government, the U.N. agency no longer will be able to maintain offices outside of North Korea's capital, raising questions about its ability to monitor shipments.

United States Pushes U.N. for Action Against Iran

The United Nations says Iran has ignored the Security Council's call to suspend all nuclear fuel enrichment. Instead, the U.N. says Iran has accelerated its program. Bush administration officials say it is now time for the Security Council to act against Iran.

United Nation Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Ukraine late Wednesday to deplore Russia's actions toward the country and plead for diplomacy.

Emergency U.N. meeting is interrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The urgent U.N. Security Council meeting was meant as an eleventh hour effort to dissuade Russia from sending troops into Ukraine. But the message became moot even as it was being delivered.

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing a peace process for Syria including a cease-fire and talks between the Damascus government and the opposition.

U.N. Passes Resolution Urging Political Settlement In Syria

The resolution does not explicitly address the contentious issue of Syrian President Bashar Assad's future in the government. It aims for an end to fighting and a focus on defeating ISIS.

U.N. Security Council Inches Closer to Iraq Agreement

The Bush administration says it has the support of United Nations Security Council members for a resolution on Iraq. U.S. officials say they have addressed specific concerns of other council nations. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Bush Names USDA Chief, Danforth Quits U.N.

President Bush selects Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns to succeed Ann Veneman as secretary of agriculture. Johanns is a popular Republican with lifelong ties to agriculture. Also, John Danforth, U.S. ambassador for the United Nations, resigns. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

U.N. Inspectors Pay Surprise Visit to Presidential Palace

United Nations weapons inspectors in Iraq conduct a surprise check of one of Saddam Hussein's presidential palaces. The visit represents an early test for the monitors as they look for weapons of mass destruction throughout the country. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Who Knew The World Bank And The U.N. Are Emoji Lovers?

Charities and nonprofit agencies are embracing the symbols to communicate about tough topics like global hunger, poverty and disease.

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