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The recent vote in the UN General Assembly (GA) suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), due to its conduct in Ukraine, in early April 2022 is a rare instance of the GA asserting its powers with binding force. Generally, only the UN Security Council (SC) can adopt…

Liechtenstein is to convene the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to debate a draft resolution -- backed by Washington -- requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. An old idea aimed at making Security Council permanent members cut back use of…

As space science matures and accelerates, the time has come for a democratically accountable UN to moderate human activity beyond Earth, writes Ian A. Crawford

CHICAGO — By Fourth of July, Illinois drivers likely will be greeted at the gas pump by 4-by-8-inch signs informing them that as they fill their tanks, they’re actually saving money, courtesy of their elected leaders in Springfield.

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a General Assembly-approved map of state legislative districts that multiple lawsuits from Republican politicians and voters contended violated provisions of the state’s constitution.

A bill on the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker would make general contractors liable when subcontractors fail to pay proper wages.

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“We have had several conversations with CPS and will continue to work with the district to resolve this matter,” a state spokeswoman said.

As space science matures and accelerates, the time has come for a democratically accountable UN to moderate human activity beyond Earth.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican state lawmakers, outnumbered and looking to boost their relevance, had one goal for the election-year legislative session — to paint majority Democrats as soft-on-crime and anti-police.

BALTIMORE — Bill Ferguson wore a detached expression and spoke in a monotone.