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 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
At UN, President Trump Attacks Globalism and Urges Pressure on IranAt UN, President Trump Attacks Globalism and Urges Pressure on IranHis speech before world leaders had to compete with news from Washington of a growing movement by Democrats to impeach him.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.N. Court Hears Case of Ukraine Sailors, Ships Held by RussiaU.N. Court Hears Case of Ukraine Sailors, Ships Held by RussiaRussia seized Crimea in a move that Ukraine and most of the world views as illegal.Associated PressAssociated Press
UN Report: Humans Accelerating Extinction of SpeciesUN Report: Humans Accelerating Extinction of SpeciesScientists have only examined a small fraction of the estimated 8 million species on Earth.Associated PressAssociated Press