UN Chief: World ‘at the Breaking Point’ Due to InequalitiesUN Chief: World ‘at the Breaking Point’ Due to InequalitiesThe speech took aim at racism as well as the vast inequality of wealth.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN: World Could Hit 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold in 5 YearsUN: World Could Hit 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold in 5 YearsScientists say average temperatures around the world are already at least 1 C higher now.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN Rights Chief Says Israeli Annexation Plan ‘Disastrous’UN Rights Chief Says Israeli Annexation Plan ‘Disastrous’The warning of the U.N. high commissioner for human rights added to the growing chorus of international voices.Associated PressAssociated Press
World Leaders Won’t Gather at UN for First Time in 75 YearsWorld Leaders Won’t Gather at UN for First Time in 75 YearsHe said leaders don't travel alone and it's impossible to bring large delegations to New York during the pandemic.Associated PressAssociated Press
Despite Global Truce Appeal, 661,000 People Newly DisplacedDespite Global Truce Appeal, 661,000 People Newly DisplacedThe Norwegian Refugee Council said in a report released on Friday that the bulk of the newly displaced are in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN: Live Animal Markets Shouldn’t be Closed Despite VirusUN: Live Animal Markets Shouldn’t be Closed Despite VirusIt does not recommend that such live markets be shut down globally.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN Chief Urges Immediate Global Cease-Fire to Fight COVID-19UN Chief Urges Immediate Global Cease-Fire to Fight COVID-19He said it’s time to silence guns, stop artillery, end airstrikes and create corridors for life-saving aid.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN: Pandemic Could Cause 25 Million Job LossesUN: Pandemic Could Cause 25 Million Job LossesThe agency noted the global financial crisis boosted global unemployment by 22 million people.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN Agency: Iran Nearly Triples Stockpile of Enriched UraniumUN Agency: Iran Nearly Triples Stockpile of Enriched UraniumThe 2015 deal allows Iran only to keep a stockpile of 202.8 kilograms.Associated PressAssociated Press
World Powers: ‘Serious Concerns’ About Iran’s Atom ProgramWorld Powers: ‘Serious Concerns’ About Iran’s Atom ProgramTehran has been violating the deal's restrictions to pressure the remaining parties to provide new incentives.Associated PressAssociated Press