Richard Roth,
Richard Roth serves as CNN's senior U.N. correspondent and also covers international stories in New York City. Since 1993, Roth has reported from the U.N. headquarters in New York on several international crises, including Iraq, North Korea, Bosnia and Iran... For twelve years, Roth hosted Diplomatic License, CNN's global program devoted to coverage of the United Nations... In addition to his work at CNN, Roth has contributed to various special reports and has been portrayed in the HBO movie Live from Baghdad. He has reported from Amman, Jordan, and Baghdad, as well as from Tel Aviv during a number of Iraqi Scud missile attacks.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says on X his country will not abide by the resolution.
- The article calls Hamas a terrorist group.
Conflicts of Interest
93%
Examples:
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says on X his country will not abide by the resolution.
- Russia has grown more reliant on North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un
- The U.S. abstained from voting on Monday’s resolution because it did not condemn Hamas
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Israel responded to the atrocities with an assault that killed nearly 34,000 people in Gaza according to authorities there.
- North Korea munitions factories are operating at full capacity to produce armaments to send to Russia
- Russia vetoed a UN resolution that would renew an independent panel of experts investigating North Korea’s violations of Security Council sanctions, allowing Russia to continue arms transfers with Pyongyang and evade international scrutiny.
- The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have recognized a Palestinian state on Thursday.
Deceptions
52%
Examples:
- Hamas used ‘endless negotiations’ as a means to stall for time.
- Israel wants to ‘ensure Gaza doesn’t pose a threat to Israel in the future.'
- Russia vetoed a UN resolution that would renew an independent panel of experts investigating North Korea’s violations of Security Council sanctions, allowing Russia to continue arms transfers with Pyongyang and evade international scrutiny.
Recent Articles
UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts US-Backed Cease-Fire Proposal for Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hamas Ready to Negotiate, Netanyahu Hesitant
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a US-backed cease-fire proposal for the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Hamas indicating readiness to negotiate but Israeli approval uncertain. The resolution calls for full implementation without delay or condition. Reports suggest Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is hiding in Gaza tunnels, and Israel seeks assurances against future threats. The document does not eliminate Hamas as a governing force or require all hostages' release before war ends. 
UN Report: Israel and Hamas Added for Harming Children in Middle East Conflict
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024The UN will add Israel and Hamas to its annual report on children and armed conflict for their roles in harming children during the Middle East conflict. Over 15,500 children have been killed since October 2021, with both sides accused of violations. The UN urges prioritization of child safety and upholds international law. 
US Vetoes UN Membership for Palestine: A Setback to Self-Determination and Peace Negotiations
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024The US vetoed Palestine's UN membership bid on April 18, 2024, drawing condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. Despite this setback, Palestine remains determined to gain recognition as a sovereign state. 
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on North Korea Sanctions Amid Increased Reliance on Russia in Ukraine Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024Russia has vetoed a UN resolution renewing an independent panel investigating North Korea's sanctions violations, citing the regime's increasing reliance on Russia for weapons and support in its conflict with Ukraine. The Russian ambassador to the UN argued that the sanctions regime was irrelevant and detached from reality, while also claiming that a US-led coalition wanted to strangle Pyongyang's economy to weaken Russia's position in Ukraine. 
Israel and Hamas in Conflict: US Weighs In on Request for More Military Support Amid Intense Scrutiny from Lawmakers and Critics
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024Israel and Hamas are currently engaged in a conflict over the Gaza Strip. The United States is closely monitoring the situation, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday to discuss Israel's request for more US weaponry and equipment to support its war in Gaza. However, this request is under intense scrutiny by lawmakers and critics of President Joe Biden's ongoing support for Israel. The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with the US abstaining from voting on the measure.
