G-20 pledges global access to vaccines
G-20 leaders ended a summit promising to make COVID-19 vaccines affordable and equally accessible for all and to support the U.N. health agency.
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WHO’s chief said reports of Moderna's experimental coronavirus vaccine were "encouraging news," but cautioned more will be needed to end the pandemic.
Pledges to ensure vaccines access in poorer nations
International organizations and European governments pledged to broaden access to vaccines among poorer nations at the third annual Paris Peace Forum.
Envoy says 126 nations seek carbon neutrality
The top U.N. official for global climate action said 65% of the world body's 193 member nations will seek net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Coronavirus cases top 50 million worldwide
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U.S. poised to rejoin global health, climate efforts
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Head of WHO enters self-quarantine over virus
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Global coronavirus cases surpass 40 million
The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide topped 40 million with 1.1 million deaths as a second wave of the virus hits European nations.
Report cites climate-linked rise in disasters
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Report finds pandemic erodes 80 democracies
Democracy and human rights deteriorated in 80 nations since the coronavirus pandemic began early this year, Freedom House reported.
Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide
Global coronavirus cases topped 30 million with 944,000 deaths, with the U.S., India, Brazil and Russia accounting for about half of the pandemic.
New UNGA chief warns nationalism fuels pandemic
The president of the U.N. General Assembly warned against unilateralism in taking on the pandemic, and called for more global cooperation on vaccines.
UNGA approves pandemic measure on 6-month mark
The U.N. General Assembly approved its third coronavirus-related resolution on Friday, six months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.
Leaders seek 'quantum leap’ for vaccines
More than 30 nations pledged to help 10 international organizations raise US$35 billion for fast-tracking coronavirus tests, medicines and vaccines.
Trump shuns multilateral vaccine effort
The Trump administration said it will steer clear of a multilateral effort to accelerate the development and production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Global coronavirus cases surge past 25 million
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