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Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 30 in Pakistan

A suicide bomber in Pakistan’s violence-hit southwestern Baluchistan province struck the funeral of a slain policeman, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens. Most of the victims were officers and members of the provincial police force.

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Rights Group: Wave of Political Assassinations Paralyzes Libya

Human Rights Watch [HRW] says more than 50 people have died in a broadening wave of apparent political assassinations in the cities of Benghazi and Derna in volatile eastern Libya. Analysts say the state has been unable to reign in the violence that has taken place during the two years since Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was ousted in 2011.

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Morsi Backers Defy Egyptian Leaders, Continue Protests

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Protesters say they are making these Ramadan sweets, known as 'kaka', in honor of ousted President Mohamed Morsi who they want reinstated.

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Young people gather at UN to discuss how to achieve global development targets

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Some of the hundreds of young people from across the world attending the 12th International Youth Assembly at UN Headquarters.

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Obama Cancels Meeting with Russian President

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On anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing, UN officials urge nuclear disarmament

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome).

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Westerners in Yemen Take Extra Precautions

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Embassy and consulate closure status

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Massive Fire Shuts Down Nairobi Airport

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Group of UN experts raise alarm over lawlessness in Central African Republic

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Internally displaced people in Central African Republic in an earlier outbreak of fighting.

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Ahead of Youth Day, UN chief hears concerns from young people across the world

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On International Youth Day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (at podium) speaks to young people. To his right is Ahmad Alhendawi, Envoy on Youth