Standing on the eastern shore of Manhattan Island, on the banks of New York City’s East River, the 18-acre United Nations Headquarters remains both a symbol of peace and a beacon of hope.

During the summer season, thermostats at UN Headquarters are set to 77°F / 25°C in offices, and to 75°F / 24°C in the conference rooms. The “Cool UN” programme demonstrates the ...

The 15-member U.N. Security Council, of which the U.S. is one of five permanent members, is charged with maintaining ...

The typical tale of the design of the United Nations Headquarters in New York as a World Cup match between Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer—refereed by Wallace Harrison—is one that leaves both key ...

The U.N. human rights office on Monday described images of both emaciated Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees released ...