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UN chief warns ‘gates of hell’ are at hand in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations remain silent

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

In his Wednesday special climate ambition summit he was pleading with major polluting nations to do more. Those nations remain silent.

WATCH: Colombian leader delivers a bleak warning — that humanity is making itself extinct

By David Biller, Associated Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet.

Biden calls on world leaders to promote peace and stand with Ukraine against Russia

By Laura Barrón-López, Solveig Rennan

The annual United Nations General Assembly met Tuesday as the world and many nations are facing myriad issues. During a speech Tuesday morning, President Biden sought to reassure underdeveloped countries that the U.S. will help them through these tough times.

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Zelenskyy addresses UN in push to expand support for Ukraine

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly over the Russian invasion of his country and the ongoing war. Nick Schifrin, who is in Ukraine on assignment and has spent much of the last week with…

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WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly – Day 2

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Brazil’s Lula returns to UN stage, pitches himself as leader for Global South

By David Biller, Associated Press

Lula's election victory last year was the narrowest in Brazil's modern history, and the danger of fierce polarization in Brazil's young democracy was evident even after he took office.

UN chief calls for action and unity from leaders to solve global problems

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

This year’s week-long session, the first full-on meeting of world leaders since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel, has 145 leaders scheduled to speak.

WATCH: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy slams Russia for ‘weaponization’ of food, children at the 2023 UN General Assembly

By Jennifer Peltz, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine — and he warned world leaders that the same could happen to them.

WATCH: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Associated Press

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the 2023 United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday as part of the annual meeting for the international body.

WATCH: Biden exhorts world leaders to stand up to Russia at 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is making a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.