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Israel Owns the UN as well as the US

Israel Owns the UN as well as the US

http://www.globalresearch.ca/i-stand-by-my-assessment-that-israel-is-committing-the-crime-of-apartheid-head-of-un-body-resigns-following-pressure-from-un-secretary-general-guterres-to-withdraw-critical-report/5580538

In his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid published 11 years ago, President Jimmy Carter raised the question whether Israel had stolen Palestine and excluded the rightful residents from their homeland.

More Than 60 Percent Of Yemenis On Brink Of Famine

More Than 60 Percent Of Yemenis On Brink Of Famine

Yemenis are on the brink of famine as the country continues being bombarded by relentless Saudi airstrikes. The UN food agency has warned that over 60 percent of the population or 17 million people, were in “crisis” or “emergency” food situations. In a report issued on Wednesday, the World Food Programme (WFP) said: “If humanitarian actors do not access all the people in need by the coming months, the situation may deteriorate dramatically” Press TV reports: The WFP warned that the provinces of Ta’izz and Hudaydah risked sinking into famine if they did not receive more aid.

UN: Millions In Yemen Face Severe Famine

UN: Millions In Yemen Face Severe Famine

The UN has warned that millions of Yemenis face a severe famine as Saudi Arabia continue their relentless bombing campaign against Yemen.  According to a report issued by the UN food agency, 60% of people in Yemen, around 17 million people, will die unless a food crisis can be averted. “If humanitarian actors do not access all the people in need by the coming months, the situation may deteriorate dramatically,” a report by the World Food Programme (WFP) said.

White House Announces Major Retreat From U.N.

White House Announces Major Retreat From U.N.

The White House has announced a major retreat from the U.N. after Trump ordered a massive 50 percent cut in U.S. funding for United Nations programs.  The White House is scheduled to release its 2018 budget on Thursday which is expected to include cuts of up to 37 percent for spending on the State Department, the USAID, and other foreign assistance programs, including the U.N. (which amounts to around $10 billion a year). The Trump administration has repeatedly vowed to distance the U.S. from participating in the “corrupt” United Nations, signalling that it may leave the U.N. altogether.

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