Rights office of international body says unclear how many have been released; independent monitor says demonstrators detained in 51 cities across Russia

Ukrainian draft proposal declaring Russia in violation of UN Charter and international law doomed to fail thanks to Kremlin's veto

International body's environment program says the most ambitious efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions won't prevent a dramatic surge in the frequency of extreme fire conditions

US ambassador warns consequences of Putin's action will be 'dire' as most countries defend Ukraine; Moscow envoy says Kremlin 'won't allow bloodbath in Donbass'

In letter to UN rights chief, Washington says an invasion could lead to 'kidnappings or torture' of 'political dissidents and religious and ethnic minorities'

Document examines how climate change affects jobs, families; activists expect conclusions to be a 'nightmare'

Members of Congress express concerns the probe has a mandate 'in perpetuity' to investigate any allegations against Israel in the past or in the future

Guterres recites part of definition, but leaves out controversial section, makes no mention of official adoption; Israeli envoy insists sec general 'effectively acknowledged' it

Leaked Foreign Ministry cable says 'top priority' for diplomats to debunk commission into last May's Gaza conflict and wider inquiry into Israel's treatment of Palestinians

Guterres says he's deeply disturbed by 'oldest form of hate and prejudice' rising again; Schneier against anti-vaxxers: Wearing yellow star after 1945 'is sign of vicious hatred'