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18 Apr
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent years.
17 Apr
Members of the United Nations Security Council failed to reach a consensus on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership.
3 Apr
A new report by the World Bank and the United Nations, based on remote data collection sources, shows that damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza between October and January represents 97 percent of the GDP of the West Bank and Gaza from 2022.
30 Mar
A new UN report detailed different types of gang violence which have intensified this year. Gangs have taken over much of the capital, and staged an insurrection to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
28 Mar
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an "immediate" cease-fire during Ramadan in Gaza. It also calls for the immediate release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The United States abstained.
26 Mar
Israel's top diplomat, Israel Katz, accused the UN of sheltering and emboldening terror as the UN chief Antonio Guterres was visiting Gaza's border.
22 Mar
The United Nations has unanimously approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence, with all member states agreeing to make sure the technology respects human rights. The UN also hopes that AI will help it achieve its development goals for 2030, which are well behind schedule.
17 Mar
UN aid chief says 730,000 Sudanese children are thought to suffer from 'severe' malnutrition. Nearly five million people in Sudan are at risk of “catastrophic” hunger in the coming months, the United Nations has warned, calling for the country's warring parties to allow aid deliveries.
15 Mar
New figures from the United Nations have estimated that the world hit a record-low for deaths in babies and children under-5 in 2022 - with Malawi among countries highlighted for their progress.
8 Mar
Last year's death toll was also 20% up on 2022. The Mediterranean route from North Africa to Europe remains the riskiest for migrants.
4 Mar
Reactions continue a day after Ghana's parliament passed a harsh anti-gay bill. Concerns are growing about the possible impact on the LGBT community.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.
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Trump and Duda discussed a range of issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.
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April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates.