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UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- He sounded a global alarm, warning leaders about the survival of humanity and the planet. In language that was sometimes downright

It was Antonio Guterres strongest and most striking speech since he took the helm of the United Nations in 2017, The secretary-general not only sounded a global alarm to world leaders about the survival of humanity and the planet, but he used very undiplomatic language in calling out those he blames

What was noticeable about Antonio Guterres speech to world leaders on opening day was his no-nonsense language and gloomy tone.

He sounded a global alarm, warning leaders about the survival of humanity and the planet. In language that was sometimes downright undiplomatic, he called out those he blames for the perilous state of the world. It was Antonio Guterres’ strongest, most striking speech since he took the helm of the United Nations in 2017.

Russia has widened its strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure in the past week following setbacks on the battlefield and is likely to expand its target range further, Britain said on Sunday, as a Russian music icon launched a fresh critique of the war.

On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, David Scheffer, International Francqui Professor (Spring 2022) at KU Leuven, reviews Jeremy Sarkin’s latest book ‘T…

Russias actions in Ukraine provide enough evidence to conclude that Moscow is inciting genocide and committing atrocities intended to destroy the Ukrainian people, according to the first independent report into allegations of genocide in that country.

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — For a month now, Russian forces have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian...

Hybrid UN-Cambodia court has been criticised, but teaching people about the past will be its most valuable legacy.

President Biden has called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.