U.N. Chief Issues Dramatic Climate Appeal to World Leaders

FRANK JORDANS and MONIKA SCISLOWSKA / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2018 Antonio Guterres opens the climate summit in Poland by naming climate change as "the most important issue we face." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief: G-20 Leaders Need Bolder Action at Critical Time

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2018 Citing a "crisis of confidence," he says countries must work together at the upcoming summit to tackle inequality and climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Has Resigned Itself to Climate Catastrophe

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 28, 2018 A new report indicates the government is unwilling to take action, because its officials believe the planet's fate is already sealed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief Issues Desperate Plea for Climate Action

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Sep 11, 2018 "We face a direct existential threat," warns Secretary General António Guterres, "[because] climate change is moving faster than we are." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 80

JOHN HEILPRIN and FRANCIS KOKUTSE / The Associated Press Aug 18, 2018 Annan was one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become its first black African leader. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief: New Force Could Protect Palestinians

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Aug 18, 2018 Israeli Ambassador Danny Damon responds to Antonio Guterres' report by saying that "the only protection the Palestinian people need is from their own leadership." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pence: U.S. Can Work With Allies on New Iran Deal

The Associated Press May 8, 2018 The vice president says the U.S. and its allies can reach a deal that "limits Iran's malign activity and prevents Iran from ever becoming a nuclear power." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Is Benjamin Netanyahu Preparing for War on Iranian Special Ops in Syria?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 29, 2017 Israel's prime minister is complaining about Iran to several listeners, including the U.N. secretary general and Russia's president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Here’s Why the U.N. and WHO Both Want to Decriminalize Drugs

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2017 It started with a little country called Portugal, which in 2001 opted to treat possession and use of small quantities of drugs as a public health issue, not a criminal one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Half of Syria ‘Will Need Aid by End of Year’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 20, 2013 More than half of the population of Syria will likely need aid by the end of the year, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees has warned, adding that the civil crisis is the most serious the global body has ever dealt with. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )