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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, with its other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and The Hague.

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Divided world is failing COVID-19 test: U.N. Chief A divided world has failed to rise to the challenge of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday and warned concerted action was needed to prevent.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published 5 days ago

'Something close' to genocide in China's Xinjiang: WH Robert O'Brien, the U.S. national security adviser, on Friday during an online event said that China was perpetrating 'something close to' a genocide with its treatment of Muslims in its Xinjiang.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:49Published 6 days ago

Al Shabaab is moving millions through banks: U.N. A U.N. report due to be published this week details the "strong financial position" of Somali militant group al Shabaab - including how it is moving millions of dollars through the formal banking.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 1 week ago

Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to the World Food Program The World Food Program (WFP) is a UN agency that feeds nearly 100 million people a year. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 1 week ago

75th UNGA Ministerial Meeting: COVID-19 reminded us of our dependence on each other, says V Muraleedharan Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on October 09 attended 75th United Nations General Assembly Ministerial Meeting of the Non -Aligned Movement via a video conference. He said,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

UN food agency wins Nobel Peace Prize The United Nations' World Food Programme, which has coordinated medical logistics during the coronavirus pandemic, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in what its boss said was a call to action that.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:06Published 2 weeks ago

Gilgit Baltistan not part of Pakistan, says former PoK PM Former Prime Minister of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan said that according to the United Nations, Gilgit Baltistan is part of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan has no locus.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:06Published 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe's food crisis: About 60% of population faces starvation The UN’s World Food Programme says more than eight million Zimbabweans would not have enough food by December. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published 2 weeks ago

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to theWorld Food Programme. The United Nations agency was honoured for its effortsto combat hunger, its contribution to bettering.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 2 weeks ago

Nobel Peace Prize goes to UN World Food Programme The United Nations food agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:41Published 2 weeks ago

U.N. World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize The United Nations food agency, the World Food Program (WFP), won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (October 9) for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in conflict-affected.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published 2 weeks ago

UN: Antonio Guterres says Libya's peace at stake, urges ceasefire Questioning the commitment to peace in Libya - the UN secretary-general challenges countries defying an arms embargo. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:50Published 2 weeks ago

COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan chairs WHO Executive Board special session Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan presided over World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board special session on COVID-19 response on October 05. Harsh Vardhan presided the meeting via a virtual.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Madagascar PM inaugurates solar plant at Indian embassy on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary Prime Minister of Madagascar, Christian Ntsay inaugurated the solar power plant at the Embassy of India, Antananarivo on the occasion of the 151th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct 02. Many.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:57Published 3 weeks ago

Need to practice non-violence as potent weapon for truth: Indian envoy to UN India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti attended the virtual commemoration of International Day of Non-Violence. He said that non-violence is and will always be directly.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

India has moved from paradigm of women's development to women-led development: Smriti Irani at UN Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women, Child Development Smriti Z Irani attended United Nations meeting on 25th year of 4th World Conference on Women. She said, "In India, we recognise.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:50Published 3 weeks ago

India slams Pakistan at UNHRC on issue of terrorism India slammed Pakistan on the issue of terrorism at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 01. He also raised the situation of minorities, women rights, children rights,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

Makeshift migrant camps grow outside Bosnian towns The migrants have built tents in the forests after local authorities in the northwestern Krajina region decided last month to start pushing them away from urban areas, even kicking them out of the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

‘Balochistan facing pandemic of impunity’: Activist exposes Pakistan at UNHRC Activist Munir Mengal has exposed Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan during his speech at the UNHRC. Her said that enforced disappearances continue unabated and with absolute impunity. He added.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:23Published 3 weeks ago

Baloch activist raises issue at UN, says 'Balochistan facing pandemic of impunity' While speaking at the 45th session of the Human Rights Council, Baloch activist and President of Baloch Voice Association, Munir Mengal urged the UN working body on enforced disappearances to take.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

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UN Chief: conflicts must stop to prevent COVID UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is calling for a ceasefire on conflicts around the world to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Oct. 22) USATODAY.com - Published 7 hours ago
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Today in History for October 12th Highlights of this day in history: Columbus lands in Americas; USS Cole bombed in Yemen; Soviet leader Khrushchev bangs shoe at UN; Blast rips Bali nightclub; Opera's Luciano Pavarotti born; Singer.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago

U.N. World Food Program director calls on billionaires to "step up" "We need the money," said David Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. agency. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
UN chief congratulates WFP on Nobel Peace Prize The World Food Program has won the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger amid the coronavirus pandemic. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the WFP "the world's first responder on.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
U.N.'s World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize Nobel committee cited the program for its efforts to combat hunger and fight food insecurity. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago

The U.S. at the UN: Tackling violence and a virus Ebola, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine -- the number of complex international crises may seem overwhelming, but each is solvable when countries work together, President Obama tells Steve Kroft CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
Women's rights are faltering, United Nations says "Due to the pandemic, it is estimated that in 2021, 47 million women and girls will be pushed into extreme poverty, bringing the total to 435 million," a U.N. report suggests. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
U.S. envoy says the U.N. "should be cheering us," not criticizing "To my disgust and astonishment, each country used the opportunity to really be very negative about the United States," Trump's U.N. ambassador tells CBS News. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2020
CBS News exclusive interview with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft Kelly Craft, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is calling out the U.N. Security Council for allegedly failing to live up to its mission to make the world safer. Craft spoke exclusively with.. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2020

UN chief: Human rights in 'crosshairs' of society The secretary-general of the United Nations Friday said "human rights are at risk" due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sept. 25) USATODAY.com - Published on September 25, 2020
African nations urge UN reform, debt forgiveness African nations came out swinging at the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help economies survive the coronavirus pandemic and veto power in the.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 25, 2020
Stuck at sea: Virus-stranded mariners seek help More than 300,000 merchant mariners are trapped at sea because of the pandemic, unable to get home due to virus restrictions. Speaking at the U.N. Thursday, Capt. Hedi Marzougui pleaded for help saying.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 24, 2020	Palm trees to castles, an odd UN General Assembly The 75th anniversary of the United Nations, which was supposed to be a huge celebration, fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead it ended up being a geopolitical zoom meeting with some very.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 24, 2020
Pompeo’s Quest to Redefine Human Rights Draws Concern at U.N. European allies are skeptical of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s push to elevate religious liberty and property rights, which they fear could come at the expense of protecting marginalized groups. NYTimes.com - Published on September 22, 2020	China slam's US reckless behavior over COVID toll China's UN ambassador said Tuesday the U.S. should be held responsible for its "irresponsible behavior" in the handling of the pandemic. The comments are a response to Trump's earlier remarks where he.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020
Trump blasts China in speech before UNGA President Donald Trump says the United Nations must hold China "accountable" for failing to contain the coronavirus, which has killed about 200,000 Americans and nearly 1 million around the world... USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020	Trump calls on UN to hold China accountable for 'unleashing' the coronavirus pandemic The president used his United Nations speech to attack China for spreading the coronavirus and claimed the U.S. was leading on environmental causes. USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020
Voter Registration Day, Trump's UN address, Tropical Storm Beta: 5 things to know Tuesday This is a good day to register to vote, President Trump's U.N. address will be released before his latest rally and more news to start your Tuesday. USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020	Trying to Hammer Iran With U.N. Sanctions, U.S. Issues More of Its Own The Trump administration targeted Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs after the U.N. refused to enforce international penalties that the U.S. said it had triggered over the weekend. NYTimes.com - Published on September 21, 2020
Marshall Islands: Can't fight climate change alone On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Marshall Islands David Kabua asks UN member nations to ensure his country "will be here to celebrate the UN's 100th anniversary." (Sep. 21) USATODAY.com - Published on September 21, 2020	Trump administration insists UN sanctions on Iran are restored. No, they're not, says United Nations Trump administration declares that UN sanctions eased against Iran as part of a nuclear accord have been reimposed. It is virtually alone in this. USATODAY.com - Published on September 20, 2020
UN goes virtual for its busiest week of the year In what is sure to be a United Nations General Assembly like no other, the UN's annual meeting of world leaders is forced to go mostly virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Sept.) USATODAY.com - Published on September 18, 2020	Trump and other world leaders won't attend UNGA in person this year The U.N.'s annual meeting of world leaders will be almost fully virtual. CBS News - Published on September 18, 2020
Trump changed his plan to appear in person at the U.N. General Assembly. NYTimes.com - Published on September 18, 2020	AP Top Stories Sept. 17 P Here are the top stories for Thursday, Sept. 17: Damage across Orange Beach from Hurricane Sally; Oregon governor surveys wildfire destruction; Guterres rings UN peace bell; Italian-led probe busts.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 18, 2020
Antonio Guterres rings peace bell at United Nations United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ushered in the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly with the ringing of the Peace Bell with UNGA president Volkan Bozkir. (Sept. 17) USATODAY.com - Published on September 17, 2020	The world is failing to save species and ecosystems, UN warns Without addressing biodiversity and climate change, the report said, the world will not fully be able to tackle poverty, reduce hunger, or reduce the risk of future pandemics. CBS News - Published on September 16, 2020
UN report: Climate change continues 'unabated' despite COVID-19 lockdowns Climate change has not stopped because of COVID-19, a United Nations report said. The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit as well. USATODAY.com - Published on September 10, 2020	U.N. calls for investigation into apparent poisoning of Putin critic Alexei Navalny The United Nations is demanding a full investigation into the apparent poisoning of Alexei Nalvany, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Navalny is finally out of a medically induced.. CBS News - Published on September 8, 2020
9/23: CBSN AM Trump heads to U.N. amid whistleblower controversy; Son says Apple Watch saved his father's life CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020	WorldView: India protests, U.N. peacekeepers' misconduct, Cuba leadership Protests continue across India over a proposed citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims. A new report highlights sexual misconduct by U.N. peacekeeping troops in Haiti, who.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
WorldView: Myanmar ordered to prevent Rohingya genocide and more headlines The United Nations' top court has ordered Myanmar's military to prevent a genocide against the country's Rohingya Muslims. Ghislaine Maxwell, friend of Jeffrey Epstein, has had her phone hacked. And.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020	WorldView: Israeli settlements, Big Ben's repair, and more The U.N. has released a list of more than 100 companies doing business in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, putting them at risk of boycotts. The Italian parliament has revoked the.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
UN Guterres: Virus could erase gains for women UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the inequality between men and women and reversed "decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 31, 2020	Ambassador Nikki Haley discusses RNC night one and Trump's agenda Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley spoke at the first night of the RNC, where she detailed working with President Trump on an "America First" strategy. Ambassador Haley joins "CBS This Morning" to.. CBS News - Published on August 25, 2020
Full Transcript: Nikki Haley’s R.N.C. Speech The former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina warned about socialism in America. NYTimes.com - Published on August 25, 2020	Nikki Haley: 'America is not a racist country' In her speech night one at the Republican National Convention Monday, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley insisted the U.S. is "not a racist country," and said political correctness and cancel culture.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 25, 2020
Nikki Haley calls out Democrats' 'cancel culture', defends Pres. Trump Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, praises the efforts of President Trump while being critical of former Vice President Joe Biden. USATODAY.com - Published on August 25, 2020	Nikki Haley says at RNC that the Trump administration "put America first" Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, one of the few members of the Trump administration to speak at the Republican National Convention, endorsed President Trump and repeatedly referenced.. CBS News - Published on August 25, 2020
Iran rejects US demand for UN to restore sanctions Iran has rejected a U.S. demand for the United Nations to restore sanctions against the Islamic state. The Trump administration on Thursday formally notified the United Nations of its demand for all.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 20, 2020	US demands UN sanctions against Iran be restored The Trump administration on Thursday formally notified the United Nations of its demand for all U.N. sanctions on Iran to be restored, setting off an immediate confrontation with Russia and other.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 20, 2020
President of Mali arrested in military coup The UN has condemned a military coup in Mali and called for the immediate release of several of the African nation's top officials. On Tuesday, the ousted president was arrested and forced to resign... CBS News - Published on August 20, 2020	Trump says he will demand UN reimpose sanctions on Iran, but the US move may fail Trump wants the UN to reimpose sanctions that were suspended as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. But the US effort will face stiff opposition. USATODAY.com - Published on August 19, 2020
Trump seeks return of UN sanctions against Iran The United States will demand Thursday that all United Nations sanctions be reimposed against Iran, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, a move that follows America's embarrassing defeat to extend an.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 19, 2020	US readies demand for Iran sanctions The United States is poised to call for the United Nations to reimpose sanctions on Iran under a rarely used diplomatic maneuver, a move that is likely to further isolate the Trump administration and.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 19, 2020
UN human rights report released Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses a report released by UN investigators that concludes North Korean officials have committed crimes against humanity . CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020	U.N. warns North Korea leader could face trial A United Nations panel is blasting the alleged culture of torture and killings by the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and he could face the threat of criminal prosecution. Charlie D'Agata.. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020
4-year-old Syrian refugee found alone in desert A U.N. official tweeted a photo of a 4-year-old Syrian refugee who became briefly separated from his family during the long walk through the desert to Jordan. James Brown reports. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020	U.N. votes not to extend arms embargo against Iran U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo slammed the vote in a statement, calling it "inexcusable." CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020

United Nations

Intergovernmental organization

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