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Syria

UN human rights chief accuses 'Syria and its allies' of war crimes in Aleppo

The UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, did not mention Russia by name and said all sides in the conflict had violated international law.

Iraq

Hundreds of families flee Mosul every day

As the battle for Mosul nears displaced peoples camp in northern Iraq grow larger by the day.

Yemen

Yemen's warring sides agree to a truce

The UN has announced a ceasefire between Yemen’s warring parties which is to start Wednesday night local time.

World News

Yemen ceasefire hours away ''if all sides agree'', UN special envoy says

The UN’s special envoy to Yemen has said he expects a ceasefire to come into effect within hours in the Arab country if all sides agree.

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Haiti

United Nations promises Haiti aid as Ban Ki-moon 'disappointed' with international response to hurricane

As Haiti is hit by food shortages and disease in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, UN Secretary General promises more aid.

North Korea

US condemns ''failed'' North Korea ballistic missile test

The US military has condemned a ‘‘failed’‘ North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile near the northwestern city of Kusong.

USA

The United Nations - ripe for reform under Antonio Guterres

Set up more than 70 years ago with fine ideals, the United Nations has been often criticised as ineffectual.

USA

UN approves Antonio Guterres as next Secretary General

The 193-member UN General Assembly has approved the appointment of former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres as the organisation's new secretary general.

Yemen

Saudi Arabia regrets funeral attack but stops short of admitting responsibility

Saudi Arabia has said it 'regretted' an air strike on a funeral in the Yemeni capital Sana'a that killed 142 mourners.

Syria

Syrian forces make gains in Aleppo as diplomatic efforts stall

Syrian forces continue to make gains in the rebel-held areas of Aleppo.

Mali

Tuareg militant leader killed in car explosion outside UN base in Mali

Cheick Ag Aoussa was the number two in the High Council for the Unity of Azawad, one of many armed groups in the country.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UN picks former Portugal PM for top job

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

World News

Russia 'ready' to cooperate with US on Syria ceasefire

Russia said on Thursday it would study a draft French resolution on a ceasefire in Syria, and was ready to cooperate with the United States through multilateral…

Portugal

Guterres "grateful and humble" for UN nomination

The former Portuguese Prime Minister is a step closer to being officially invested as the next Secretary General of the United Nations.

Portugal

Guterres cleared to face the final UN hurdle

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is a step closer to being officially invested as the next UN Secretary General after receving the official recommendation of the Security Council.

Syria

Eastern Aleppo faces annihilation says UN special envoy to Syria

The UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan De Mistura, has said eastern Aleppo faces total destruction that will result in the deaths of thousands of civilians.

USA

Guterres uncontested choice as 9th UN Secretary General

The United Nations' 15-member Security Council has unanimously decided to appoint former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres, the former head of the UNHCR, as Secretary General, starting in 201

World News

Portugal's former PM Guterres tipped to be UN secretary general

Portugal’s former prime minister Antonio Guterres, who is widely tipped to become the United Nation’s next secretary-general, has reportedly said he wants to be ‘‘an honest broker and a bridge…

Syria

Air attack destroyed aid convoy says UN as Syrian troops close on Aleppo

Satellite imagery analysts probing the deadly attack on a UN aid convoy in Syria on September 19 claim the carnage was the result of an air strike.

World News

Portugal's António Guterres to be the new UN secretary general

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres looks set to be installed as the new UN secretary general.