Al-Shabab militants seize U.N. helicopter and personnel in Somalia
The U.N. in Somalia confirmed "an aviation incident" with a U.N.-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia.
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The U.N. in Somalia confirmed "an aviation incident" with a U.N.-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia.
Global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.4% this year, down from 2.7% in 2023 and 3% before the pandemic began.
Sigrid Kaag, a fluent Arabic speaker with extensive Middle East experience, has endured threats of political violence.
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For the first time since becoming leader of the world body, António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter.
A handful of fossil fuel producers show no interest in a strong, restrictive and legally binding instrument for plastic pollution.
The U.N. and other aid agencies scrambled to step up relief as Israel and Hamas began a four-day truce.
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In one glimmer of hope, hundreds of people were allowed to enter Egypt from Gaza, which one U.N. official called a "graveyard" for children who are caught up in the fighting.
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The talks centered on climate, financial services and more cooperation among governments and private partners.
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