United Nations

Humanity 'nowhere near' goals to reduce emissions that cause Earth to warm, UN says

By Associated Press

The three main greenhouse gases also hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an “ominous” sign.

WATCH: John Kerry says U.S. is not 'obstructing' talk of climate compensation ahead of COP27

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Kerry on Tuesday spoke to the growing demand from poorer countries for financial compensation from the United States and other wealthy countries that are by far the biggest culprits in climate damage over time.

Who's behind Haiti's powerful gang alliance?

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution that imposes sanctions on Jimmy Chérizier, leader of a powerful gang federation in Haiti.

The U.N. adopts resolution to end violence in Haiti, sanctions powerful gang leader

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti and imposing sanctions on individuals and groups that threaten peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation.

India and United Nations launch environmental lifestyle program 'Mission Life'

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

The Indian government’s flagship program to encourage individual and collective action on climate was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Nations Secretary-General on Thursday.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as UN decries Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Price did not address the findings of the experts' report but reiterated standing U.S. concerns about the U.N. commission.

Ukraine accuses Iran of violating UN ban on transferring drones

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Ukraine's U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya invited U.N. experts to visit the country to inspect Iranian-origin drones being used by Russia against civilian targets.

Thousands protest in Haiti as UN discusses troop request

By Evens Sanon, Associated Press

The U.S. and Mexico say they are preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize “an international assistance mission” to help improve security in crisis-wracked Haiti so desperately needed humanitarian aid can be delivered to millions in need.

WATCH: UN Secretary-General calls for 'armed action' to reopen port in Haiti

By Associated Press

The United Nations Secretary-General called for an international "armed action" to reopen a port in Haiti that has been shut down by conflict.

Germany wants to put climate losses on agenda at UN talks

By Associated Press

Germany's foreign minister says her country wants the huge economic damage resulting from global warming to be discussed at this year's United Nations climate talks.