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Euroviews. From United Nations to United Networks | View

Who sets the global agenda in our new world order?

World

UN General Assembly begins amid tensions between US and Iran

Last year it was North Korea, this year Iran may be in the US president's crosshairs at the UN General Assembly. Both American President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the UN General Assembly today, but it's unlikely they'll meet after Rouhani shot the idea down.

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Europe briefing: 6 stories to know about today

Here are the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

USA

All eyes on Trump as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly

After President Donald Trump used last year’s UN General Assembly to outline his ‘’America First’’ policy, many nations are stressing the importance of old alliances and partnerships.

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Yemen

Children eat leaves in a bid to avoid starvation in war-torn Yemen

Zahra, a seven-month-old, has already been treated for severe malnourishment. If not treated soon she will die.

USA

UN Security Council meets to discuss expected offensive in Syria

U.N. Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura said there were "all the ingredients for a perfect storm".

Myanmar

Euroviews. After the Rohingya Muslim genocide, a Nuremberg trial is essential | View

Those responsible for atrocities against Rohingya Muslims must be held accountable before peace can blossom in Myanmar.

World

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to be replaced by Michelle Bachelet

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein finishes his four-year term today as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

World News

'All parties' have committed war crimes in Yemen: UN

All parties in the Yemen conflict have committed war crimes, according to a damning new report by U.N. experts. In the report, they point to possible crimes on all sides between March 2015 and June this year.

Yemen

UN alleges war crimes in Yemen

All parties in Yemen conflict have committed war crimes, according to a new report by UN experts.

Switzerland

Tributes pour in for Kofi Annan

Tributes are being paid to former UN chief Kofi Annan who died on Saturday after a short illness with the current UN Secretary-General describing him as a guiding force for good and a true inspiration.

Europe News

Hungary withdraws from UN migration pact talks

Hungary follows the United States, which withdrew from talks last year. In an interview with Euronews, Hungary's foreign minister says that the migration pact is "biased" and "presents migration as a human right".

Syria

UN warns of a humanitarian disaster unless fighting ends

The UN is warning of a humanitarian disaster as the government continues its offensive to gain control of rebel-held Daraa

World News

US candidate rejected in vote to head UN migration agency

The position of the head of the Inernational Organisation Migration traditionally goes to an American, but Ken Isaacs had expressed xenophobic and anti-Islamic views.

Yemen

Aid agencies have been warned to evacuate the Yemeni town of Hodeidah

It comes as diplomatic avenues fail, ahead of an expected battle between Arab coalition and Houthi rebels

Switzerland

United Nations human rights chief lashes out at Israel

Zeid Raad al-Hussein said Israel used "wholly disproportionate" force on Gaza protesters

Israel

US praises Israeli 'restraint' over Gaza violence

After 60 Palestinians were killed, Nikki Haley says Israel showed more restraint than other countries would have.

Europe News

Syria conflict: 'EU is not a military player'

Call for swift political talks to end war, as EU and UN hosts donor conference

USA

Syria tensions 'threaten full-blown military escalation' - UN chief

As Washington weighs up when, where and if it is to strike in Syria, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns that head on confrontation with Russia could be the result.

Iran

Husband of imprisoned British-Iranian describes 2 years without wife a

Two years on: 'not enough has been done' Richard Ratcliffe tells euronews about his wife Nazanin's detention.