Unbreaking the US$100 billion climate vow
A U.N. Security Council debate drew attention to the peace dividends of preparing for a warmer world and rich nations' broken climate promise.
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U.N. panel to probe abuses in Ukraine
The U.N. Human Rights Council authorized a panel to investigate abuses and violations of international law from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Climate report reveals 'atlas of human suffering'
The world's top climate experts sounded the alarm over the consequences of inaction in an exhaustive new report that details the hell of a warming world.
IPCC wrapping up next major climate report
A panel of the world's top climate scientists began putting the final touches on their latest comprehensive look at how global warming affects the planet.
China backs Russia in challenge to NATO
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U.S.-Russia clash at U.N. meeting
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Pandemic, climate, economy top Davos Agenda
Despite U.S.-China tensions, leaders touted cooperation on the pandemic, climate action, and economic recovery during the Davos Agenda virtual gathering.
More than US$5 billion aid sought for Afghans
Afghanistan needs more than $5 billion in aid to avert looming crises, the U.N. said in its largest-ever such appeal.
Backlash seen in Suu Kyi's 'sham trial'
The ousted Myanmar leader's conviction and sentencing will likely only deepen opposition to the ruling junta's military coup, the U.N. human rights chief said.
Climate leaders push to 'seize this moment'
The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland opened on Sunday for almost two weeks of critical negotiations on how to slow global warming.
G-20 supports corporate tax overhaul
Leaders at the G-20 summit in Rome endorsed a new measure to hinder multinationals from reaping huge profits where they pay few if any taxes.
Report urges more water crisis planning
Nations must prepare better for more water-related disasters along with a growing lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation, WMO reported.
Biden pledges 'new era' before U.N. leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden used his first address to the United Nations to reassure other nations his administration is committed to multilateralism.
U.N. report warns of 'catastrophic' climate failure
Governments must be far more ambitious about cutting greenhouse gases to avoid catastrophically overheating the planet, according to a new U.N. report.
U.N. raises billion-dollar 'lifeline' for Afghans
Donors pledged more than US$1.2 billion in emergency aid for Afghanistan at a U.N.-sponsored fundraiser as the Tabilan consolidates power.
Organizations turn to airlift for Afghanistan
The U.N. health agency and other international organizations began airlifting emergency supplies to Afghanistan through neighboring Pakistan and its airline.