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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City; other main offices are in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and The Hague.

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We need a 'war economy' to deal with COVID-19 crisis, UN chief Antonio Guterres tells Euronews Guterres said he wanted to mobilise a double digit percentage of the global economy to "break not bend" the growth curve of coronavirus.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 11:52Published 3 days ago

Coronavirus outbreak: United Nations warn about the risk of COVID-19 in the developing world Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:01Published 4 days ago


In Burkina Faso, bloodshed without doctors In northern Burkina Faso, where jihadist and communal violence is spiraling, the healthcare system is "virtually on its knees" and the medical NGO that remains could be forced further away by the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:56Published 5 days ago


Sanders, Biden cancel OH events due to coronavirus concerns U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden canceled rallies set for Tuesday night in Cleveland over concerns about holding large public gatherings during the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

Outside a Russian embassy, empty chairs for MH17's victims The families of those killed when Malaysia Airline Flight 17 was shot down over rebel-held Ukrainian territory place empty white chairs in front of Russia's embassy in The Hague, on the eve of a murder.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:12Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus infections top 100,000 worldwide The number of people infected with coronavirus across the world surpassed 100,000 on Friday as the outbreak reached more countries and the economic damage intensified. This report produced by Yahaira.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Stop assuming coronavirus behaves like the flu: WHO The head of the World Health Organization's emergencies program, Dr. Michael Ryan, says there is no evidence that the coronavirus outbreak will end in the summer like an influenza season. Statements to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus: UN health body says containment is top priority COVID-19 continues to spread outside China with Italy, South Korea and Iran being the worst affected. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:45Published on March 3, 2020

Idlib: UN holds emergency session after Turkish troops killed Erdogan, Putin 'voice concern' over Idlib as Turkey says 33 of its troops were killed in Syrian government attacks. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:16Published on February 29, 2020

Biden Says He Was Never Arrested In South Africa During his campaign for the Democratic Nomination, Joe Biden said he was arrested during a 70's congressional delegation trip to South Africa. On Friday, Biden admitted his recent claims were false... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 28, 2020

Libya conflict: Heavy shelling around Tripoli’s Mitiga airport Residents are in limbo, fearing for their lives and angry at the UN for not doing more to help. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:47Published on February 28, 2020

33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syrian air raid in Idlib UN Secretary-General Guterres warns risk of escalation 'grows by the hour' and calls for an immediate ceasefire. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:32Published on February 28, 2020

'The biggest threat': East Africa struggles to fight locust plague As swarms of locusts rapidly multiple, a lack of supplies means East African countries are struggling to contain the plague that threatens food security for millions of people. David Doyle reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:30Published on February 28, 2020

'The biggest threat': East African struggles to fight locust plague As swarms of locusts rapidly multiple, a lack of supplies means East African countries are struggling to contain the plague that threatens food security for millions of people. David Doyle reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:33Published on February 27, 2020

Sri Lanka withdraws from UN war investigation pact Sri Lanka withdraws from a UN resolution that would have allowed war crimes allegedly committed during the country's civil war to be investigated. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published on February 27, 2020

Ban Ki-Moon: China's initial Covid-19 efforts 'insufficient and inadequate” Ban Ki-Moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, said that China did not take enough measures to contain the virus Covid19 spreading. He later went on to say during a press conference.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published on February 25, 2020

UN warns of 'bloodbath' as Syria fighting escalates Turkey's president to phone Russian counterpart as fighting in Syria threatens nearly one million trapped civilians. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published on February 21, 2020

'Nowhere is safe': UN warns of urgent danger of Syria escalation 'Unfolding humanitarian catastrophe' in Idlib as fighting approaches areas packed with civilians fleeing gov't push. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published on February 20, 2020

UN envoy warns military escalation puts Yemen peace moves at risk UN Special envoy to Yemen says latest violence could spread, reverse gains after lull in fighting over past year. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published on February 19, 2020

New device captures cows' methane-filled burps An England-based company is aiming to reduce the cattle industry's impact on the environment through a new device that turns each methane-filled cow burp into carbon dioxide and water. Yahaira Jacquez.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published on February 19, 2020

'Cruel beyond belief': UN demands escape route for civilians in northwest Syria 'Cruel beyond belief': UN demands escape route for civilians in northwest Syria Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:12Published on February 19, 2020

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