Crime Congress Focuses on Crime Prevention Issues
Inequality, poverty and weak rule of law are linked to violence and crime, according to the UN. “There can be no sustainable development without human rights and the rule of…
James Bond Daniel Craig Gets UN ‘Licence to Save’
After designating the renowned actor Daniel Craig as the first United Nations (UN) Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards at Headquarters Tuesday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon thanked…
Future of Crime: Attack of the Killer Robots
Although they do not exist yet, the rapid movement of technology in that direction has attracted international attention and concern toward “killer robots.” Programmers, manufacturers, and military personnel could all…
Yemen Violence: Over 540 Killed in 2 Weeks
The violence in Yemen continues to wreak havoc upon the country’s civilian population and restrict humanitarian access to those most in need amid a spate of aerial attacks and ground…
UN Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kenya
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the terrorist attack carried out by Al Shabaab in Garissa, Kenya, with the Security Council members stressing their “outrage” at what the President of…