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U.N.: U.S. drone strikes violate Pakistan sovereignty

CIA drone strikes on Pakistani targets violate Pakistan’s national sovereignty and have resulted in far more civilian casualties than the U.S. government has recognized, a special U.N. human rights envoy reported after a secret investigation in Pakistan this week.

 

Frenzy of Rape in Congo Reveals U.N. Weakness

Frenzy of Rape in Congo Reveals U.N. Weakness

Despite years of experience and billions of dollars, the peacekeeping force still seems to be failing at its task of protecting civilians.

 

Security Council Backs Nuclear Measure

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored measure to lay the legal framework for action against nations that use civilian nuclear technology for military purposes.

 

Sri Lanka Safe Zone Attack: '1,000 Civilians Killed'

Doctor reports hundreds of bodies being brought to hospital as UN says feared bloodbath has now become reality.

 

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