Oct 05 UN report warns of global water crisis amid climate change By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The report says 60 percent of the countries it surveyed urgently need better warning systems to avert water-related disasters. Continue reading
Oct 03 North Korea threatens top UN body after emergency meeting By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea has warned the U.N. Security Council against criticizing the isolated country’s missile program, in a statement Sunday that included unspecified threats against the international body. Continue reading
Sep 30 Ethiopia kicks out 7 United Nations officials amid pressure on blockade By Cara Anna, Associated Press Ethiopia says it is kicking out seven United Nations officials whom it accuses of “meddling" in the country's internal affairs, as pressure grows on the government over its deadly blockade of its Tigray region. Continue reading
Sep 25 Leaders at UN face global concern over regional conflicts By Sally Ho, Associated Press In today’s world, few conflicts stay local. There’s India’s fight over the Kashmir region with bitter rival Pakistan, Haiti’s inner turmoil spilling into a migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and questions about the Ethiopian government’s role in reported starvation… Continue reading
Sep 23 Azerbaijan files case alleging 'ethnic cleansing' by Armenia By Mike Corder, Associated Press Azerbaijan has filed a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Armenia of a “policy of ethnic cleansing” targeting Azerbaijanis. Continue reading
Sep 23 U.N. health agency sets higher, tougher bar for air quality By Jamey Keaten, Drew Costley, Associated Press Since the last update, better monitoring and science has cleared up the global picture about the effects of six air pollutants on human health. The agency says 90% of the world's people already live in areas with at least one… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 6:34 EU's top diplomat says it can deploy military forces without U.S., NATO approval By Nick Schifrin President Joe Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday for the first time since France erupted with anger over a new Indo-Pacific defense alliance between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Nick Schifrin looks at European-U.S. relations with… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 9:36 As Biden touts American democracy, here are the issues allies want U.S. to deliver on By Nick Schifrin, Yamiche Alcindor President Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered his first speech to the United Nations as part of its annual general assembly. Biden touted diplomacy and the endurance of democracy as he faces tensions with old allies, and global challenges, like COVID… Continue watching
Sep 21 WATCH: China's Xi Jinping promotes 'dialogue and cooperation' in U.N. speech By Ted Anthony, Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his nation’s longtime policy of multilateralism on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Iran's president, criticizing U.S., likens sanctions to 'war' By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the United Nations leaders' meeting remotely from Iran, and he packed a full slate of direct criticism of the United States into his first U.N. address as head of state. Continue reading