Jan 25 U.N. chief says world faces 'existential threats,' fragilities By Edith Lederer, Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning global leaders that the world not only faces a COVID-19 emergency and the worst economic crisis in nearly a century. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 9:28 Millions on the brink of starvation as the pandemic exacerbates world hunger Feeding the world's hungry and helping children in need were enormous tasks even before the pandemic. While the coronavirus has made those groups of people even more vulnerable, impoverished nations are often left at the mercy of wealthy countries for… Continue watching
Jan 11 50 countries vow to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press At least 50 countries have committed to protect 30 percent of the planet, including land and sea, over the decade in efforts to halt species extinction and address climate change issues. Continue reading
Dec 09 Ethiopia's conflict has 'appalling impact on civilians,' UN says By Associated Press Ethiopia's situation is “spiraling out of control with appalling impact on civilians” and urgently needs outside monitoring, the United Nations human rights chief warned Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 03 U.N. chief says vaccine can't undo damage from global pandemic By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Guterres accused some countries he didn't name of ignoring or rejecting the World Health Organization’s recommendations at the start of the crisis early this year, resulting in nations going in their own directions. Continue reading
Dec 02 U.N. calls on humanity to end 'war on nature,' go carbon-free By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The head of the United Nations is calling on countries to end what he calls a war on nature and instead embrace a future without carbon pollution triggering global warming. Continue reading
Dec 02 U.N., Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray By Cara Anna, Associated Press The United Nations says it and Ethiopia’s government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access to the embattled Tigray region, at least the parts under federal government control. Continue reading
Nov 30 Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, says U.N. By Associated Press The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal. The agency warned that it's the activities around skiing that are risky for disease spread. Continue reading
Nov 24 At mostly-virtual U.N. conference E.U., other donors step up with funds to help Afghanistan By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The European Union, the United States and other donors pledged billions in new funding for Afghanistan over the next four years, at the first pledging conference of its kind for the troubled and poor country since 2016. Continue reading
Nov 20 U.N. prepares for up to 200,000 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan By Jamey Keaten, Cara Anna, Associated Press The United Nations refugee agency says about 32,000 people have fled Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region into neighboring Sudan, and it is preparing to take in up to 200,000 in the next six months if necessary. Continue reading