At periodic review of Iranian civil liberties, 85% of United Nations delegates lavish praise on Tehran; US says it 'flagrantly violates' its citizens' freedoms

Michael Lynk also urges release of long-delayed database on companies active in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights

US ambassador decries vote as 'an embarrassment and a tragedy'; Israeli envoy: Council 'now in the business of protecting dictators and war crimes'

With 65% of population questioned in new Pew survey expressing an unfavorable view of the world body, Jewish state surpasses the next nation in line -- Russia -- by 22 points

At UN Human Rights Council, Sarah Idan calls out Iraqi government for not backing her after death threats over photo with Miss Israel

Michelle Bachelet says to inflict statelessness on children who have already suffered so much is 'act of irresponsible cruelty'; expresses concerns about tensions wracking Sudan

President says Brasilia will no longer 'rig' vote at international body; last year the US said it was withdrawing from Geneva-based council, over its regular targeting of Israel