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South Korean Diplomat Takes Helm at the U.N.

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the international body faces many challenges, but that he anticipates progress in Sudan and North Korea. He shares his thoughts on these conflicts, Iran and Iraq.

Medical staff in Mumbai, India, last week. A U.N. report warns that the coronavirus pandemic is interfering with children getting vaccinated.

U.N. Points To 'Alarming Decline' In Child Vaccinations

It warned of the first drop in 28 years for vaccinations against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis — a marker for immunization coverage — based on preliminary data from the first four months of 2020.

Peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) man an observation point along what's called the Blue Line on the border between Lebanon and Israel, near the southern Lebanese town of Marwahin, on Oct. 12, 2023.

What is the U.N. peacekeeping force stationed in Lebanon?

The mission was created in 1978 to help restore order after Israel's first invasion of Lebanon. Decades later, it's still there but has come under fire during a new Israeli invasion in Lebanon.

Obama Challenges U.N. To Confront World's Conflicts

President Obama told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that the world stands at a crossroads between war and peace. NPR's Scott Horsley speaks with Audie Cornish from New York City.

Iran Stands by Nuclear Plans at U.N. Talks

As the United Nations continues its regular five-year review of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, Iran's foreign minister tells conference participants that his country is determined to develop nuclear technology, including a process to enrich uranium that some observers worry could lead to an arms program.

Amid Tensions, Obama And Putin To Meet At The U.N.

President Obama meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. The meeting comes as Russia has been more assertive in the Middle East.

U.N. Panel Rejects Some Karzai Votes

A U.N. backed panel moved Monday to throw out a significant numbers of ballots cast for President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan's disputed presidential election. The findings were sent to the country's electoral commission, which will decide whether to hold a runoff between Karzai and his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah.

Senate Delays Vote on Bolton U.N. Nomination

Democrats force the Senate to delay a vote on John Bolton's nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. A Senate motion to end debate on Bolton failed by a vote of 56-42. Republicans needed 60 votes to move Bolton's nomination to a vote of the full Senate.

Brianne Chapman protests outside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Friday, during the sentencing hearing for Julian Khater and George Tanios. Khater pleaded guilty to assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted Capitol Officer Sicknick sentenced to 6 years in prison

Julian Khater pleaded guilty to two felony counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon in a D.C. court last September.

Nevada caucus volunteers receive training for recording results Thursday in Las Vegas.

6 Things To Watch In The Nevada Caucuses

Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite, but does Elizabeth Warren peel away some progressives after a fiery debate performance? Former Vice President Biden has a lot on the line — and a lot to prove.

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