U.n Reaches Agreement

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills dozens, officials there say

An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry said.

Hezbollah announces new leader, Israel bans U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency

The Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group says it has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month. Meanwhile, Israeli ...

Israel officially informs U.N. of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main U.N. relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since ...

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - November 7

U.N. Agency Aiding Millions of Palestinians Is in Jeopardy---and There's No Plan B

On a typical day in Gaza, Unrwa provides food to around 2,000 families and healthcare to thousands more. Israel last week passed laws aimed at halting those operations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

U.N.-Backed Panel Urges ‘Immediate Action’ in Gaza to Avert Famine

The warning focused on the north comes as the Biden administration has set a mid-November deadline for Israel to deliver more humanitarian supplies to the enclave or face a cutoff of weapons aid.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Trump names N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik U.S. ambassador to U.N.

President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, a source confirms to CBS News.

Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.N. ambassador

President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on the pick and her past support of Trump.

How Trump's election is impacting COP29, the U.N. Climate Change Conference

This week's United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, comes as President-elect Donald Trump, who's said climate change is a hoax, prepares to take office again. CBS News national ...

What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador

Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

U.S. to keep arming Israel as U.N. calls Gaza "unfit for human survival"

The Biden administration says "some progress" by Israel to address civilian suffering in Gaza is enough to keep American weapons flowing.

Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say

The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.

World - The New York Times - November 14

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council

The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

U.N. says 100 Gaza aid trucks were looted over weekend

The United Nations says virtually no aid has reached Northern Gaza as Israel carries out an offensive in the area. Nearly 100 aid trucks were looted over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign ...

U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Is China a 'Developing' Country? That's the Trillion-Dollar Question at U.N. Climate Talks

Officials from developed and developing countries agree that more than $1 trillion a year is needed to finance poorer nations’ response to climate change—but not on who should pay up.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy

The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

2024 is deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers, U.N. says

Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

4 U.N. peacekeepers wounded as Israel, Hezbollah clash in Lebanon

Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

Draper reaches Vienna final in straight sets

British number one Jack Draper reaches the Erste Bank Open final by beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in Vienna.

KD reaches scoring milestone, in elite company

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Smuggler reveals forgery operation used to bring Vietnamese migrants to UK

The UK asylum seeker tells the BBC he cannot justify breaking the law "but it’s a very lucrative business".

Trump rally at MSG features offensive, crude commentary

Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West

The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.

Zverev beats Tsitsipas to reach Paris semi-finals

Alexander Zverev will face Holger Rune in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters after the German third seed beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Braves reach 2-year, $13M deal with Bummer

The Braves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with lefty Aaron Bummer and reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with Reynaldo Lopez.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Politicians are reaching out to gamers ahead of the election – but is it working?

This past weekend, Tim Walz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went live on Twitch to play some games and talk about the upcoming election.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Panthers, leading rusher Hubbard reach extension

The Panthers have agreed to a four-year extension with running back Chuba Hubbard, the team announced Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Resurgent Norrie reaches 25th ATP semi-final

Britain's Cameron Norrie continues his positive end to an injury-hit season by reaching the Moselle Open semi-finals.

Norrie reaches ATP final after 'difficult year'

Britain's Cameron Norrie will contest his first ATP final since February 2023 after a straight-set victory over Corentin Moutet at the Moselle Open.

Gauff sets up WTA Finals showpiece against Zheng

Coco Gauff continues her stellar week with victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to set up a WTA Finals showpiece against Zheng Qinwen.

'Unbelievable' - Zheng reaches WTA Finals showpiece

Zheng Qinwen continues her breakthrough season with victory over Barbora Krejcikova to reach the final of the season-ending WTA Finals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Delphi man found guilty on all charges in murders of teen girls

Delphi, Indiana, resident Richard Allen was found guilty on all charges on Monday.

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