48,000 Yemeni women could die giving birth as UN funds run out
320,000 pregnant women could be cut off from medical care as UN starts scaling back support due to lack of funding amid coronavirus crisis.
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UN's "State of the Climate" report
The UN's World Meteorological Organization has released its annual "State of the Climate" report for 2019. It looks back on extreme weather and climate events including the catastrophic fires in Australia, record-breaking heat waves in Europe, historic floods in the U.S. and growing levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with details.
Syrian refugees face risk from coronavirus
Syrian refugees are facing new challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. Syria lacks stable hospitals and reliable medical care nationwide, especially in refugee camps where women, children and families are struggling to survive. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir takes a closer look.
COVID-19 expected to peak in world's poorest countries soon, UN says
The United Nations said a "smart strategy" is to contain coronavirus in the world's most vulnerable countries to stem a "further phase of the pandemic."
UN chief says pandemic spurring "tsunami of hate"
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also says xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering have intensified, but suggests solutions.
U.N. warns of severe food shortage due to coronavirus pandemic
The United Nations is warning the world of a looming food shortage as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. An expected 265 million people could face "acute food shortages" by the end of the year. Debora Patta reports.
"I'm starving now": World faces unprecedented hunger crisis
There's "a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself," says the U.N. food agency's chief.
Experts warn of difficulties ending female cutting in Sudan
The United Nations says 9 out of 10 women between the ages of 15 to 49 have been subjected to the practice.
UN leader: Cooperation needed on COVID crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says world leaders are not doing enough to work together to combat the novel coronavirus. Guterres joined BBC News to explain why the lack of global leadership is helping spread the virus instead of slowing it down.
UN chief says lack of world leadership "allowed the virus to spread"
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says China and the U.S. may be the biggest powers in the world, but "leadership and power are not associated."
Lockdowns could mean millions more domestic violence cases, UN says
"It's truly disturbing. And if we don't do anything about it ... every three months there will be an additional 15 million cases."
UN food agency chief: World could see famines of "biblical proportions" within months
He said there's "a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself."
North Korea is advancing its nuclear program, UN report says
The 267-page U.N. report that provides surveillance photos and new evidence.
Coronavirus impact "potentially catastrophic" for millions of children, UN report says
"What started as a public health emergency has snowballed into a formidable test for global development and for the prospects of today's young generation."
U.N. official warns of "dire" financial crisis due to coronavirus
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said earlier this week that the U.N. is under "increased financial constraints" related to the coronavirus coupled with other shortfalls
UN chief praises positive response to global ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that over a dozen countries have said they will begin or continue ceasefires.
Climate report warns "time is fast running out" to avoid worst
The leader of the United Nations calls climate change "the defining challenge of our time."
Under-representation of women in power remains the norm, UN says
"Equality isn't just one quarter of the seats at the tables of power. But that's the current reality of women's representation," says the executive director of U.N Women
U.N. agency seeks to join fierce battle over India citizenship law
India's government dismisses intervention bid by High Commissioner for Human Rights, calling policy that excludes Muslim immigrants an "internal matter."
U.N. chief laments "relentless pushback against women's rights"
In an address ahead of two major events on the topic, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said policies that penalize women were "back in fashion."
Post impeachment, Ukraine wants back on Trump's radar
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko told reporters he will travel to D.C. on Friday to "advance" relations between his nation and the U.S.
What Australia's fires should mean to the world
Climate scientist Joelle Gergis says the fires in Australia are "redefining what it means to actually be living through a period of rapid climate change." 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Locusts could rob millions in an already-vulnerable region of food
U.N. officials warn of possible "catastrophe" as "waves and waves of swarms" ravage crops in several East African nations.
Palestinians' Abbas rejects Trump's Middle East peace plan
Abbas and Israel's United Nations ambassador both said they were willing to negotiate on a plan for Middle East peace.
World needs to break its addiction to coal, U.N. chief says
The top world diplomat is sharpening his message and calling for action to save the climate.
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