Tag: Antonio Guterres
China steps into spotlight at UN climate talks
China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US…
Chile puts forward ex-president Bachelet for UN top job
Chile on Tuesday put forward its former president Michelle Bachelet as a candidate to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio…
China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push
All eyes are on China this week, as the world's biggest polluter readies a new emissions-cutting plan --…
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders begin convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the…
UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by deteriorating situation in Sudan’s el-Fasher
The United Nations secretary-general has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s Darfur region after a deadly drone…
First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January
The first-ever treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year, after…
Brazil protests US visa limitations for health minister at UN assembly
SAO PAULO (AP) — The United States government issued a visa for a Brazilian official to attend the…
UN envoy for Syria to step down after six years in role
By Michelle Nichols and Maya GebeilyUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen announced…
Israel PM vows ‘there will be no Palestinian state’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a…
UN chief Guterres condemns Israeli strikes on Qatar
By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday condemned Israel’s strikes as a…
Africa could become ‘renewable superpower’, says Guterres
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he…
UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation
TOKYO (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel…