Geneva
Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran ahead of nuclear talks
The council said on Friday that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due to be given the floor. Shortly afterwards, he is due to hold talks with the EU foreign policy chief.
It's really a fight to the top: Arkia’s new European route
Starting from $199 one-way: Israeli airline launches new route to Europe
Hamas's unpunished Geneva Convention violations sets a dangerous precedent - opinion
Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian territories, sources say
The country had invited 196 parties to the conventions to participate in Geneva but then told them the gathering had been canceled.
When Arabs kill Arabs, no one bats an eye: Pro-Israel influencer Luai Ahmed slams UNHRC
Ahmed also references other countries such as Sudan and Syria where there are ongoing humanitarian crises, accusing the UN body of only acknowledging such crises where Israel could be blamed.
Jewish former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler to receive human rights award
Cotler worked as a McGill University law professor and was recognized as an eminent scholar of constitutional law, international law, and human rights law.
Iran, European countries to continue talks over Tehran's nuclear program, report says
"The talks were serious, frank, and constructive. We discussed ideas involving certain details in the sanctions-lifting and nuclear fields that are needed for a deal."
'Repressive and discriminatory': Int'l envoys urge Taliban to reverse policies excluding women
The session also reaffirmed the role of NGOs and humanitarian work in Afghanistan and the necessity of helping Afghans who are suffering in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Rare Roman gold coin featuring Marcus Brutus sells for €1.98 million at Geneva auction
There are only 17 known specimens of the aureus that Brutus struck in his own glory.
Education first step to addressing antisemitism at UNHRC, Amb. Taylor says - exclusive
It’s part of a “growing effort to address this issue throughout the United Nations” in general and at the UNHRC in specific in a ‘more direct way.
Sudan ends consultations with US on Geneva peace talks without agreement
"I announce the end of the consultations without agreement on the participation of the Sudanese delegation in the Geneva negotiations," Mohamed Bashir Abdullah Abu Nammu said.
In Switzerland, our darkest history is repeating itself - Opinion
The besiegement of Swiss universities by pro-Palestinian groups has shocked Swiss citizens.
Israel must abide by int'l law despite Hamas cynicism - Opinion
According to international law, there are certain instances in which it is permissible to attack hospitals.
United Nations reopens European office after security issue
A spokesperson told Reuters the closure was due to a "perimeter intrusion" earlier on Friday morning.
