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June 16, 2020

African nations seek scrutiny of US, others over racism

African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.’s human rights body that singles out the US over systemic…
November 11, 2014

Michael Brown’s parents to address UN Committee Against Torture

Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr., parents of Michael Brown, arrived in Switzerland on Monday to address the United Nations Committee
February 18, 2014

Ethiopian pilot who hijacked plane was distraught over death in family

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Ethiopian pilot who hijacked a flight to Rome and took it to Geneva recently…
August 27, 2012

Clooney aids Obama campaign with Geneva fundraiser

GENEVA (AP) - George Clooney raised almost $15 million for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign at the actor's Los Angeles…
June 17, 2011

UN backs gay rights for first time ever

GENEVA (AP) - The declaration was cautiously worded, expressing "grave concern" about abuses because of sexual orientation and commissioning a…