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Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report
Iran's Foreign Ministry has not commented on Derikvand's actions, according to the outlet, and has "avoided discussing the case or claiming ignorance due to fear of intelligence agencies."
UN Iranian expert says security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals
Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva seeks asylum in Switzerland - report
UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows
Davos World Economic Forum called off due to COVID
"Current pandemic conditions make it extremely difficult to deliver a global in-person meeting."
The Durban Conference perpetuates hate - opinion
Intended to explore ways to end racism and promote awareness of intolerance, the Durban Conference devolved into a public display of anti-Jewish rhetoric.
Prof. Eliezer Rabinovici is the new president of the CERN Council
CERN is an international organization located in Geneva that focuses on particle research.
Steinmetz to appear at Geneva trial next month to face corruption charges
Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz was indicted August 2019
Israel, UAE shake hands at diplomatic hot spot – the UN in Geneva
The meeting took place at the UAE mission offices and she said that she had invited with her counterpart, Obaid Salem Al Zaabi to visit Israel.
NGOs to present activist with award for fighting slavery in Mauritania
Mauritania has an estimated 500,000 slaves in the country – the highest rate of slavery in the world.
Syrian Kurd sets himself on fire outside UN refugee agency
The man, who resides in Germany, was flown by helicopter to the specialised burns unit at the university hospital in Lausanne where he is receiving treatment, Geneva police spokesman said.
Western countries raise concerns on Saudi rights record
It was the second joint statement criticizing the kingdom read out at the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva in six months, following the first censure of Saudi Arabia at the forum in March.
Hong Kong legislator urges UN rights body to probe "police abuse"
"Today marks the 100th day of the movement, but there is no sign the police will exercise restraint," Hong Kong legislator, Tanya Chan told the UN.
Israeli billionaire Steinmetz indicted by prosecutors in corruption case
"We have signed specific agreements with Steinmetz and we will fully respect the terms of the agreement. It is not possible for a hostile action against BSGR to come from the government," he said.