Geneva
Swiss queer film festival removes award-winning Israeli movie from lineup after boycott threats
The Geneva-based festival, which opens on October 9, had previously included Tell Me Everything, a drama about a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic, in its lineup.
UN Syria commission warns Israeli military activity may amount to war crimes
UN rights chief warns AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, urges companies to reduce risks
UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
'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.
UN commemorates Shimon Peres with new releases of former Israeli PM's speeches
14 of the former-Presidents speeches were published and a fellowship has been launched in his name.
Former Russian diplomat: Putin has already lost the war
Once, Boris Bondarev was a Russian diplomat - now he is making startling claims about his former president.
Israel accuses UN human rights chief of blaming terror attacks on victims
Israel stated that the Geneva human rights community remained silent on the shooting in Neveh Ya'acov for a week.
