May 04 World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research By Lorne Cook, Associated Press World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start of an effort that must be sustained over time… Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 11:49 2 perspectives on the Trump administration's clash with WHO By Nick Schifrin The World Health Organization held a rare emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the ongoing global health crisis -- and an escalating diplomatic battle with the U.S., its largest funder. President Trump has frozen contributions to WHO, blaming it for echoing… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 7:27 Pandemic could mean 260 million people worldwide 'marching toward starvation' The United Nations World Food Program warned this week that as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people facing food crisis could double -- to 260 million worldwide. David Beasley, the organization’s executive director, joins Judy… Continue watching
Apr 21 China: It's time to cooperate against virus By Associated Press “As the two biggest economies in the world, China and the United States need to lead the effort to fighting the coronavirus,” Consul-General Huang Ping said. Continue reading
Apr 21 UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 5:50 What's behind Trump's criticism of the World Health Organization President Trump said Tuesday he will cut U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing the body of being too trusting of China’s early assertions that it had the novel coronavirus under control. But critics of the move say that… Continue watching
Apr 15 EU blasts Trump's WHO funding cut during critical stage of pandemic By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press Nations around the world are reacting with alarm after President Donald Trump announced a halt to the sizable funding the United States sends to the World Health Organization. Continue reading
Apr 14 UN chief: World faces 'epidemic of misinformation' about virus By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press “Hatred is going viral, stigmatizing and vilifying people and groups,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video statement. Continue reading
Apr 08 Saudi officials announce Yemen cease-fire amid pandemic By Ahmed Al-Haj, Maggie Michael, Associated Press Officials said the cease-fire will be for two weeks, during which the coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government will support U.N. efforts to bring the rival parties to the table for peace talks. Continue reading
Apr 08 UN chief urges continued support for WHO after Trump threatened cutoff By Associated Press “Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences.”… Continue reading