Nov 13 Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Continue reading
Nov 11 Two weeks after coup in Sudan, a general tightens grip on power By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Sudan's top general has reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body, a sign that he is tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup against civilian leaders. Continue reading
Nov 08 U.N. humanitarian chief says over 3 million in Myanmar need 'life-saving' aid By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Martin Griffiths also urged donors on Monday to respond to the U.N. appeal, saying less than half of the $385 million required has been raised since the military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Continue reading
Nov 05 U.N. rights body holds urgent session in wake of Sudan coup By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet decried excessive use of force by security forces that has left at least 13 people dead and more than 300 injured since the coup. Continue reading
Nov 03 U.N. report says Ethiopia's war marked by 'extreme brutality' By Jamey Keaten, Cara Anna, Associated Press The U.N. human rights chief says Ethiopia's yearlong war has been marked by "extreme brutality" as a joint investigation into alleged atrocities faults all sides for committing abuses. Continue reading
Nov 01 UN's Guterres: We are 'digging our own graves' by using fossil fuels By Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the ceremonial opening of the two-week talks Monday that believing recent announcements by governments could turn the tide on climate change were “an illusion.”… Continue reading
Oct 31 UN chief to Sudan army: Reverse coup, take heed of protests By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Antonio Guterres said the generals should “take heed” of Saturday’s protests. “Time to go back to the legitimate constitutional arrangements,” he said in a tweet. Continue reading
Oct 30 Army shelling in Myanmar blamed for setting 160 homes ablaze By Grant Peck, Associated Press More than 160 buildings in a town in northwestern Myanmar, including at least two churches, have been destroyed by fires caused by shelling by government troops, local media and activists reported Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 28 4 key issues to watch as world leaders prepare for the Glasgow climate summit By Rachel Kyte, The Conversation The world isn’t on track to avoid dangerous climate change, and this year’s climate conference, COP26, is crucial, a former senior UN official writes. Continue reading
Oct 28 U.N. calls on Sudan military to restore civilian government By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N.'s most powerful body also said it is ready "to support efforts to realize Sudan's democratic transition" and the peoples' aspirations "for an inclusive, peaceful, stable, democratic and prosperous future."… Continue reading