| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Concerned About Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Syria - The United Nations today said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syrias Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq - U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 38 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN: Middle East PeaceEeffort Lacks Progress on Political Front - The lack of progress in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is impeding Palestines development. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN: 20 Million People in Africa Facing Famine - Unless urgent action is taken to feed people in north-east Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, more than 20 million people will not find enough food to eat, the heads of the United Nations food agencies today warned. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Troubled by Accelerated Executions in US - The United Nations human rights office today expressed deep concern about the executions of four men in the United States state of Arkansas, which were reportedly done within the span of eight days to make use of an expiring lethal injection drug. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Young Syrian Refugees Don't Want Pity - Concluding a visit to Syrian refugee camps in Jordan where he met with young people displaced from their homes, an advocate for the United Nations Childrens Fund underlined the need to respect their rights and empower them so that they can grow to their full potential. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | South Sudan: UN Urges All Sides to Cease Hostilities - Disturbed by the escalation of violence and subsequent suffering of civilians in South Sudan as a result of the recent government offensive, the United Nations today urged the Government and other warring parties to cease hostilities, uphold their responsibility to protect civilians. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 53 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis Honors Army Rangers Killed in Afghanistan - The two Army Rangers who died yesterday in Afghanistan willingly went into harms way to fight the enemy and defend the United States and its freedoms, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Afghanistan: UN Urges Protection of Civilians as Casualties Remain High in First Quarter - The United Nations mission in Afghanistan today urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Celebrates Girls in ICT Day - United Nations agencies today introduced thousands of girls and women to careers in coding and robotics as part of its annual International Girls in ICT Day celebrations around the world, meant to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in the field of information and communications technology. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Calls for Restraint in Macedonia - The United Nations today called for restraint and calm in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia following violence directed at democratic institutions and elected officials. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Turkish Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Kill Partner Counter-ISIS Fighters - Turkey conducted airstrikes this week in Syria and Iraq that killed partner forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, giving little notice and making no effort to coordinate the strikes, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolvesaid today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 56 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Afghanistan Makes Progress in Fighting Corruption - Afghanistan authorities have made headway in their fight against corruption. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Southcom Commander: Evolving Threats in Central America Require Unified Approach - The evolving security challenges in Central America are threatening the security beyond the region and demand a unified approach. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Pentagon Spokesman Updates Iraq, Syria, Yemen Operations - Coalition and U.S. strikes continue to aid progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq and Syria, and against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said here today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | U.S. Stands by Afghan People After Taliban Heinous Acts, Mattis Says - During a visit to the headquarters of NATO in the Afghan capital of Kabul today, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had stern words for the April 21 Taliban attack on an Afghan military base and mosque, in which more than 100 people were killed. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Praises Spread of Literacy Among Women - The increase in reading and writing proficiency among women is a result of the significant up tic in their enrolment and completion of primary education over the last five decades. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN: Addressing Fragility of Societies Key to Preventing Conflicts - The United Nations is making the world a better place. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Air Lifts Food, Medical Supplies to 31,000 Famine Stricken Somalis - As the drought intensifies in south and north-eastern Somalia, the United Nations emergency food relief agency today airlifted to Mogadishu enough high-energy biscuits to assist 31,000 people for three days. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Welcomes Release of 26 Qatari Abductees in Iraq - The United Nations has welcomed the release and return to their country of 26 Qatari nationals abducted in Muthanna governorate, Iraq, in December 2015. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN and World Bank Sign New Partnership - Building resilience for the worlds most vulnerable people by reducing poverty, promoting shared prosperity, enhancing food security, and sustaining peace in crisis affected situations will be the focus of a new partnership framework agreed by the United Nations and World Bank. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis Praises Americas Security Partnership With Israel - The United States is steadfastly committed to Israels security, and appreciates its partnership with Israel in confronting regional and other threats, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Taliban Attack Targets Afghan Government Personnel - A Taliban attack on a mosque and a dining facility today at Camp Shaheen in Afghanistan has killed probably more than 50 friendly Afghan forces and civilians, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said here today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis, Israeli Prime Minister Discuss Security Issues - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, speaking to reporters alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Jerusalem before a sit-down meeting, said the United States is committed to achieving peace in the Middle East. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Security Council Condemns Latest DPRK Ballistic Missile Test - Strongly condemning the 15 April ballistic-missile launch conducted by the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, the United Nations Security Council today demanded that the country immediately cease further actions in violation of the UN bodys relevant resolutions and comply fully with its obligations under these resolutions. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UNICEF Calls for Action to Prevent More Deaths in Central Mediterranean as Attempted Crossings Spike - Noting increases in number of migrants, including children, attempting to reach European shores using the Central Mediterranean route, and consequent rise in number of deaths, the United Nations Childrens Fund has called for safe and legal pathways for those who are fleeing conflict, poverty and depravation. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Urges All Efforts be Made to Lower Tensions in Venezuela - The United Nations today expressed concern about the latest developments in Venezuela, calling on the Government and the opposition to address the countrys challenges for the benefit of the people. |
| Robert Paul Reyes |  | If You Love America You Will Celebrate 4/20 Every Day - 4/20 is America's unofficial holiday when workplace productivity grinds to a halt, everyone igrooves to Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill, and supermarket shelves are empty of Doritos and Cheetos. |
