/tags/united-nations United Nations en-US Copyright Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:45:37 GMT /politics/2024-02-16/in-long-shot-bid-for-gop-nomination-nikki-haley-turns-to-texas The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations faces a steep climb in Texas — where she hopes that the state’s deep-pocketed GOP donor class and open primary can help her pick away at Donald Trump. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:45:37 GMT /politics/2024-02-16/in-long-shot-bid-for-gop-nomination-nikki-haley-turns-to-texas Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2022-11-16/earth-welcomes-its-8-billionth-baby-is-that-good-or-bad-news-or-a-bit-of-both Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-11-16/earth-welcomes-its-8-billionth-baby-is-that-good-or-bad-news-or-a-bit-of-both Lauren Frayer /news/2022-03-14/for-a-syrian-refugee-in-north-texas-russia-ukraine-war-is-a-reminder-to-show-empathy-to-all Maisaa Alkhdir moved to North Texas in 2016 to escape the civil war back at home in Syria. She empathizes with Ukrainian refugees and wants the world to embrace all refugees. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:59:11 GMT /news/2022-03-14/for-a-syrian-refugee-in-north-texas-russia-ukraine-war-is-a-reminder-to-show-empathy-to-all Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /world/2022-03-05/i-feel-so-helpless-ukrainians-living-in-austin-watch-a-war-thousands-of-miles-away KUT spoke to three Ukrainians who described a constant, numbing fear as they remain glued to their phones, messaging with family and friends either hunkering down or attempting to flee the country. Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT /world/2022-03-05/i-feel-so-helpless-ukrainians-living-in-austin-watch-a-war-thousands-of-miles-away Audrey McGlinchy /news/2021-06-29/the-u-n-rights-chief-says-reparations-are-needed-for-people-facing-racism The U.N. human rights chief, in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd in the United States, is urging countries worldwide to do more to help end discrimination, violence and systemic racism against people of African descent and "make amends" to them — including through reparations. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:21 GMT /news/2021-06-29/the-u-n-rights-chief-says-reparations-are-needed-for-people-facing-racism Associated Press /news/2021-02-08/biden-orders-u-s-to-reengage-with-u-n-human-rights-council-immediately The change is part of the president's plan to reshape U.S. foreign policy to center "on democracy, human rights, and equality," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:27:25 GMT /news/2021-02-08/biden-orders-u-s-to-reengage-with-u-n-human-rights-council-immediately Bill Chappell /news/2020-12-03/u-n-commission-removes-cannabis-from-its-most-strict-drug-control-list The vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:00:49 GMT /news/2020-12-03/u-n-commission-removes-cannabis-from-its-most-strict-drug-control-list Bill Chappell /news/2020-09-21/on-75th-anniversary-of-un-its-chief-appeals-for-peace “A Third World War — which so many had feared — has been avoided,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “This is a major achievement of which member states can be proud — and which we must all strive to preserve.” Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:21 GMT /news/2020-09-21/on-75th-anniversary-of-un-its-chief-appeals-for-peace Associated Press /news/2019-11-04/u-s-formally-begins-to-leave-the-paris-climate-agreement Under the agreement hammered out in 2015, the first day that countries can reverse the promises they made is Nov. 4, 2019. It will be another year before the American withdrawal is official. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:46:00 GMT /news/2019-11-04/u-s-formally-begins-to-leave-the-paris-climate-agreement Rebecca Hersher /2019-09-24/u-n-summit-climate-related-disasters-getting-worse-funds-to-help-falling-short Low- and middle-income nations are still tens of billions of dollars a year short for recovery from the increasing number of disasters, according to a new report. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:49:26 GMT /2019-09-24/u-n-summit-climate-related-disasters-getting-worse-funds-to-help-falling-short Tim McDonnell