Apr 24 UN chief, national representatives berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia's top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting. They accused Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Continue reading
Apr 21 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot, UN's weather agency says By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The United Nations' climate agency in a Friday report says killer floods, droughts and heat waves hit around the world, costing many billions of dollars. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as UN chides Biden for climate inaction By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Joe Biden touted U.S. climate investments at a virtual White House climate summit. But Biden's message Thursday was challenged by the U.N. secretary-general. Continue reading
Apr 11 U.N chief calls for massive international support to Somalia By Omar Faruk, Associated Press U.N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for "massive international support" for Somalia. Guterres is visiting the East African country as it faces its worst drought in decades. Continue reading
Apr 10 UN food agency says $800 million urgently needed for Afghanistan By Associated Press The U.N. food agency says it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghans, with the country at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century. Continue reading
Apr 03 Russia rejects U.S. claims its UN Security Council presidency is an 'April Fool's joke' By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Russia's U.N. ambassador is dismissing U.S. and European Union descriptions of its presidency of the Security Council this month as an April Fool's joke. Vassily Nebenzia says Russia will be an "honest broker."… Continue reading
Mar 29 UN seeks court opinion to strengthen fight against climate change in 'win' for island states By Isabella O'Malley, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press The resolution was adopted by consensus and Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau called it "a win for climate justice of epic proportions."… Continue reading
Mar 25 Taliban push for control of more Afghan diplomatic missions By Associated Press The Taliban government is trying to take charge of more Afghan embassies abroad, a spokesman said Saturday, amid their continued international isolation because of restrictions on women and girls. Continue reading
Mar 23 United Nations warns many millions die without clean water or sanitation By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press A lack of drinking water and healthy sanitation infrastructure around the world is dire and getting worse, United Nations experts warned in a report issued Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 23 The steps you can take to use less water By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Everyone has a role to play when it comes to treating water like a crucial resource, the United Nations says as it convenes its first water conference in almost five decades. Continue reading