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President Joe Biden addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia

President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.

2 months ago

Ivorian Special Operations Forces pause to survey the terrain during training at the annual Flintlock exercise in Volta, Ghana, March 3, 2023.

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 months ago

UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from Ukraine dam collapse area

Moscow claims area of dam collapse too dangerous for UN aid workers to visit because of fighting.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

5 months ago

Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says

The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.

14 months ago

Ukrainian president calls for preemptive diplomacy at Shangri-La security forum

Speaking during an unprecedented address delivered via video link at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the world must push for diplomatic solutions to support countries that are in need of help.

18 months ago

North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes: UN experts

North Korea continued to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, U.N. experts said in a new report.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

22 months ago