Biden notes "remarkable sweep of history" in his final U.N. speech as president
"I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair," President Biden said before the United Nations General Assemby. "But I do not."
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Lebanon says more than 550 killed in Israel's assault on Hezbollah
Hezbollah continues firing rockets and drones at Israel as Lebanese officials say almost 560 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes.
Climate change's effect on U.S. cities
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado reporter Shaun Boyd discuss the impact and how it affects voters.
Biden pushes for cease-fire deal at U.N.
President Biden on Tuesday delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly. He pushed for Israel and Hamas to accept a cease-fire deal while also urging peace in several other conflicts actoss the globe. Weijia Jiang reports.
Stoltenberg on Putin's NATO threats
Speaking at the U.N. Tuesday, President Biden said President Vladimir Putin's war "failed" to destroy Ukraine and weaken NATO. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the war. He urged allies to make decisions on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, despite Putin's threats against it.
Biden addresses United Nations
President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly and called for unity and hope as the world grapples with conflicts, including Israel's growing operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and Ukraine's fight against Russia. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Charlie D'Agata are joined by Zeke Miller from the Associated Press to break down the remarks.
Poll: People want Congress to act on climate
Polls show the public wants Congress to do more about climate change, but many elected officials vote against ideas to address the problem. World leaders will meet in New York City Tuesday to discuss climate change at the U.N. David Schechter reports.
U.N. assembly focus on climate solutions
Some United Nations General Assembly discussions will focus on climate solutions as Climate Week NYC gets underway. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Israel: Hezbollah commander killed in strike
The Israeli military said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, Friday in a "targeted strike" in Lebanon's capital city. The Iran-backed militant group confirmed Aqil's death. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the situation in the Middle East and what's on the agenda at the United Nations General Assembly.
New study examines fossil fuel cash in sports
The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports leagues are among the top recipients of fossil fuel cash, according to two new studies. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss.
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
U.N. staff among 18 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, rescuers say
Israel's army says it hit a terrorist command center in Gaza. The U.N. says it was the deadliest strike for its staff during the war.
U.N.: 6 employees killed by Israeli strike
The United Nations says six of its employees were among those killed by an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza that was being used to shelter displaced people. Israel's military says it carried out a precise strike on a Hamas command center in the camp. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza kills 14
With the war in Gaza approaching one year, Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike hit a United Nations school sheltering displaced families. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more from Tel Aviv.
Taliban morality laws: What to know
Three years after the Taliban's takeover, sweeping new laws are limiting the already restricted freedoms of women and girls in Afghanistan. The so-called "morality laws" were recently approved by the Taliban's supreme leader. Vanda Felbab-Brown, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News to examine the impact of the laws.
Iran further increases stockpile of uranium near weapons-grade, U.N. says
A U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran increased its stockpile again of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, defying international demands.
"Nothing is clean": Mother of young Gaza polio patient pleads for help
A Gaza mom whose son caught polio amid the chaos of the Israel-Hamas war begs for help from her displaced family's tent.
Ex-Afghan official on U.S. withdrawal
Thursday marks three years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Taliban marched straight into the capital of Kabul and has been in control of the country ever since. Nasir Andisha, permanent representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, and a former deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, joins "America Decides" to reflect on the withdrawal.
UNRWA's Gaza director on humanitarian crisis
Scott Anderson served 21 years in the U.S. Army. Now, he's the Gaza director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with Anderson to learn more about the humanitarian crisis on the ground as the Israel-Hamas war passes the 10-month mark.
U.N. agency fires 9 over possible participation in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The U.N. says it has fired nine staff members from UNRWA, its agency for Palestinian refugees, after an internal investigation found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack against Israel.
U.S. urges restraint after Hezbollah attack
The U.S., U.N. and Lebanon called for restraint after a rocket attack by Hezbollah on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday left at least 12 people dead, including children. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the Lebanese border since Oct. 7, but officials fear this latest attack could trigger an all-out regional war. Debora Patta has the latest from Jerusalem.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 50 in Gaza
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says a series of Israeli airstrikes killed at least 50 Palestinians and wounded dozens of others Tuesday. Israel Defense Forces says it hit roughly 40 targets in central and southern Gaza in the past 24 hours. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv.
Israeli airstrike kills at least 29 in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed dozens in southern Gaza on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv.
Sudan facing severe hunger crisis
Sudan is facing a severe hunger and humanitarian crisis more than a year into a bloody civil war. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins CBS News to discuss her efforts in the country and why she thinks the U.S. can make a difference.
Russia likely behind hospital strike, U.N. says
The United Nations says there is a "high likelihood" the deadly strike on a Ukrainian children's hospital Monday was a direct hit from a Russian missile. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
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