In the summer of 1945, leaders from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to agree upon an international treaty to enshrine the equal rights of all people and maintain peace. This resulting treaty, ...

On this day in history, June 26, 1945, the United Nations was formally established with the signing of the U.N. Charter in San Francisco, California. Article 111 of the charter indicated, "The present ...

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the UN Charter 'is a promise of peace, dignity and cooperation among nations,' but critics say the UN has failed that mission ...

United Nations Day is observed on October 24 every year to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945. Since 1948, this day has been celebrated as a day to reflect on the ...

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu. "Today, we see assaults on the purposes and principles of ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are photos ...

With his announced ambition to take over Greenland (a Danish possession) and the Panama Canal, president-elect Donald Trump is throwing away a critical advantage the United States has held since the ...