It is a curious point that seven U.S. military bases in Japan fly the United Nations flag. While the reason is rooted in ...

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

Palestinian Flag Raised at the United Nations for the First Time. Published Sep 30, 2015 at 4:13 PM EDT Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 8:16 AM EDT.

The United Nations logo features a world map surrounded by olive branches, symbolizing peace and unity. It is a well-recognized emblem, but its simplicity may have contributed to the confusion.

The United Nations Postal Administration is issuing new UN Flag stamps on 20 August: Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Cyprus, Dominica, Mauritania, Mongolia, and Paraguay.

Following an offer by China to the United Nations Secretary-General in July 2003, the flag was provided for the space mission at a ceremony held in Vienna. The flag was returned to the United ...