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WATCH: Biden speaks at 2021 U.N. General Assembly

By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden said the world stands at an "inflection point in history" and must move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuse.

WATCH: United Nations General Assembly 2021 — Day 1

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations chief is warning global leaders at the opening of the U.N.'s foremost gathering that the world has never been more threatened and divided and “we face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetime.”…

WATCH: K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at U.N. gathering

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

The seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall to help promote U.N. goals for 2030.

Nobody hurt but much damage in Spanish volcano eruption

By Aritz Parra, Associated Press

Giant rivers of lava are tumbling slowly but relentlessly toward the sea after a volcano erupted on a Spanish island off northwest Africa.

Reports say people are dying of hunger in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

For months, the U.N. and aid groups have warned of famine. Now accounts reveal the first starvation deaths since Ethiopia's government imposed what the U.N. calls "a de facto humanitarian aid blockade."…

UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups.

Pro-Kremlin party keeps large majority in Russian parliament

By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

Russia's ruling party retained its supermajority in parliament, further cementing President Vladimir Putin's grip on power following elections that excluded most opposition politicians and were marred by multiple reports of violations.

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight.

Man who inspired ‘Hotel Rwanda’ convicted of terror charges

By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press

Paul Rusesabagina boycotted Monday's announcement after declaring he didn't expect justice in a trial he called a "sham."…

Shooting at Russian university leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

By Jim Heintz, Associated Press

During the attack, students and staff at Perm State University locked themselves in rooms, and video posted on Russian news sites showed some students jumping out of second-story windows.