Adla Massoud

Letter to current president says decision made due to 'prevailing conditions in Palestine'

Widow of senator John McCain suffered mild stroke in October

Washington objected to text reaffirming 'strong commitment to sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine'

Move comes amid heightened tension between Washington and Tehran

'It would be fine if they took it all,' ambassador says of Israel's claims on the Middle East

Letter to Secretary General warns all US bases and assets would be 'legitimate targets'

Beirut-born diplomat hailed as 'model of diplomacy committed to values of freedom, justice and peace'

Warnings come before Trump's Board of Peace meeting in Washington

UN official urges Libyan leaders to refrain from 'escalatory measures'

As the board looks to expand, some at the UN are worried Washington is trying to sideline the world body

The National visits areas where Syrian forces are dismantling ISIS hideouts, as Damascus seeks closer security ties with Washington

Several European governments condemn 'inappropriate remarks' by UN rapporteur on Palestinian territories

Hans Grundberg presses Houthis to release all detained UN staff

Conspiracies attributed to Saraya Ansar Al Sunnah, group said to be 'front for ISIS'

Volker Turk says measures further cement Israel's control and integration of occupied territory