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Children's well-being 'under threat' in 2050, warns UNICEF
Nov 20, 2024
UNITED NATIONS, United States — Demographic shifts, worsening climate change and rapid technological transformation risk creating a bleak future for youth in the mid-21st century, the United Nations agency for children warned Tuesday in an annual report. "Children are experiencing a myriad of crises, from climate shocks to online dangers, and ...
Wealthy nations pledge 'no new coal' at COP29
Nov 20, 2024
BAKU — Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit on Wednesday pledged not to ...
Sudan army chief rejects 'interference' after Russia UN veto
Nov 19, 2024
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan on Tuesday rejected "an ...
Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN
Nov 18, 2024
UNITED NATIONS, United States — Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Monday calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Suda ...
French far-right ups threats on bringing down government
Nov 18, 2024
PARIS — The French far right under Marine Le Pen on Monday stepped up threats it could bring down the shaky government of Prime Minister Mic ...
Thousands march through Athens to mark student uprising
Nov 17, 2024
ATHENS — Around 25,000 people marched through Athens on Sunday in closely watched demonstrations to mark the 51th anniversary of the pro-dem ...
Russia pounds Ukraine with 'massive' attack in 'hellish' night
Nov 17, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Sunday pummelled Ukraine with a "massive" aerial barrage of missiles and drones in the largest attack in months th ...
Scholz urges Ukraine talks in first call with Putin since 2022
Nov 16, 2024
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, in the first ...
Dutch coalition survives political turmoil after minister's resignation
Nov 16, 2024
THE HAGUE — The Netherlands' right-wing government averted collapse on Friday after a junior minister resigned over alleged racist comments ...
Protesters hold pro-Palestinian march in Rio ahead of G20
Nov 16, 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO — Hundreds of protesters marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, in a demonstration aimed at world leaders abo ...
Russian forces briefly enter former occupied Ukrainian town
Nov 14, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian infantry managed briefly to re-enter the formerly occupied eastern Ukrainian town of Kupiansk before being beaten ba ...
US vows 'firm' response to N.Korea deployment in Ukraine conflict
Nov 13, 2024
BRUSSELS — US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on the Ukrain ...
Stark warning on emissions as leaders divided at COP29
Nov 13, 2024
BAKU — Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks on Wednesday as a new report warned that the ...
Children's well-being 'under threat' in 2050, warns UNICEF
Nov 20, 2024
India's capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
Nov 18, 2024
Trump promises to end wars with a 'strong military'
Nov 16, 2024
Leader of Spain flood region admits 'mistakes'
Nov 16, 2024
Russia jails Ukrainian soldier for 26 years over murder
Nov 13, 2024
Putin promises 'total support' for African countries
Nov 10, 2024
Russia and Ukraine launch biggest drone attacks of conflict
Nov 10, 2024
Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health
Nov 09, 2024
Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote
Nov 04, 2024
Tuberculosis cases hit record high: WHO
Oct 30, 2024
Swiss president 'optimistic' about EU deal this year
Oct 28, 2024
Young union members -- key US voters who could tip either way
Oct 27, 2024
Over 1,000 UK prisoners get early release to ease prison overcrowding
Oct 22, 2024
Moscow vows 'painful response' to Poland consulate closure - state media
Oct 22, 2024
Italy PM seeks to save Albanian migrant deal amid spat with judges
Oct 21, 2024
Storm Oscar hits eastern Cuba as island grapples with blackout
Oct 21, 2024
Water crisis threatening world food production: report
Oct 17, 2024
Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN court case
Oct 17, 2024
UNRWA chief warns of 'real risk' of Gaza famine
Oct 16, 2024
Election officials in US state of Georgia must certify results — judge
Oct 15, 2024
16 killed in latest northwest Pakistan sectarian clash
Oct 13, 2024
With medical report, Harris plays health card against Trump
Oct 13, 2024

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