The UN had plans to build a city that would serve as its headquarters and the world's capital. A World War II Scituate spy base was key.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog addressed the U.N. on Monday at its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event. His speech comes as a new report shows a worrying rise in antisemitic attitudes globally.

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy ...

Rep. Elise Stefanik has pledged to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to ...

Rape is a widespread and systematic tool of Russian aggression. Despite overwhelming evidence, Russian authorities continue to deny these atrocities.

The United Nations announced new actions Friday to counter the surge in antisemi-tism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.