Articles for Mr Guterres

UN secretary-general calls on major polluters to show leadership in cutting emissions to prevent Pacific climate catastrophe
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UN secretary-general calls on major polluters to show leadership in cutting emissions to prevent Pacific climate catastrophe

ABC  

United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has implored major polluters and developed nations such as Australia to rapidly cut emissions and phase out coal and gas after meeting Pacific leaders in Tonga, warning the region is on the brink of climate catastrophe. But Pacific climate groups and some Pacific politicians have sharply criticised Australia's climate track record, saying the federal government …

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UN calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow children to be vaccinated against polio after case confirmed
4 months, 1 week ago

UN calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow children to be vaccinated against polio after case confirmed

ABC  

The UN is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza so it can launch a polio vaccination campaign following a confirmed case of the disease there. "Let's be clear: The ultimate vaccine for polio is peace and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire," Mr Guterres said on Friday. Mr Guterres said the UN was poised to launch a vaccination program for more than …

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United Nations adds Israel's security and armed forces, and Hamas, to global list of offenders that harm children
6 months, 1 week ago

United Nations adds Israel's security and armed forces, and Hamas, to global list of offenders that harm children

ABC  

For the first time, the United Nations has added Israel's armed and security forces, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group to its list of offenders for violating children's rights. The findings singled out Israel's armed and security forces, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group. " Report details thousands of violations against children For the first time, the …

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Hottest May makes 12 straight months of record global temperatures
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hottest May makes 12 straight months of record global temperatures

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “While this sequence of record-breaking months will eventually be interrupted, the overall signature of climate change remains and there …

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Gaza war
11 months ago

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Gaza war

ABC  

The Palestinian death toll from the war between Israel and Gaza has soared past 25,000 according to the health ministry in the Gaza Strip. Key points: The IDF continues to carry out air strikes on the Gaza Strip, as Israelis grow increasingly divided over the conflict The UN secretary-general has condemned Israel for the soaring number of civilian deaths in …

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Israeli troops poised to press into Gaza City with force – as Palestinians say death toll passes 10,000
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli troops poised to press into Gaza City with force – as Palestinians say death toll passes 10,000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The health ministry in Hamas-run …

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UN chief Antony Guterres 'shocked' by Israel's accusations he justified Hamas attacks
1 year, 1 month ago

UN chief Antony Guterres 'shocked' by Israel's accusations he justified Hamas attacks

ABC  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has rejected accusations by Israel that he had justified attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel in a statement to the Security Council. Key points: Antonio Guterres earlier said the "appalling attacks" by Hamas could not justify "collective punishment" of Palestinians Israel's ambassador to the UN tweeted in response that the secretary-general was …

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UN warns world is speeding down a 'highway to hell' as COP27 leaders open two weeks of talks in resort town
2 years, 1 month ago

UN warns world is speeding down a 'highway to hell' as COP27 leaders open two weeks of talks in resort town

ABC  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has declared a lack of progress on climate change has the world speeding down a "highway to hell", as world leaders frame the fight against global warming as a battle for human survival during opening speeches at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. Key points: Former US vice-president Al Gore says global leaders have a …

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Nuclear watchdog says there is no sign of 'dirty bomb' work at sites inspected in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Nuclear watchdog says there is no sign of 'dirty bomb' work at sites inspected in Ukraine

ABC  

The UN nuclear watchdog says it had found no sign of undeclared nuclear activity at three sites in Ukraine that it inspected at Kyiv's request in response to Russian allegations that work was being done on a "dirty bomb". Key points: The IAEA inspected three Ukrainian nuclear sites and found no evidence of "undeclared nuclear activities" Russia has repeatedly accused …

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Tax fossil fuel companies windfall profits, UN chief says
2 years, 3 months ago

Tax fossil fuel companies windfall profits, UN chief says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations Secretary General has called on all developed nations to tax the windfall …

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Pakistan flooding: Guterres says he has never seen such ‘climate carnage’
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan flooding: Guterres says he has never seen such ‘climate carnage’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres has concluded his trip to Pakistan’s flood-affected areas, saying …

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U.N. chief arrives in massively climate-induced hit Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

U.N. chief arrives in massively climate-induced hit Pakistan

The Hindu  

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the world to help Pakistan after arriving in the country Friday to see climate-induced devastation from months of deadly record floods that have left half a million people living in tents under the open sky. Mr. Aurangzeb said Mr. Guterres will receive a briefing from Pakistani officials about damages caused by floods before addressing …

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UN chief calls for demilitarised zone as more shelling hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
2 years, 4 months ago

UN chief calls for demilitarised zone as more shelling hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

ABC  

UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for an end to military activity around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex after the plant was hit five more times. Key points: Russia's Defence Ministry said Ukrainian shelling had partly damaged part of the reactors' cooling systems Mr Guterres urged the withdrawal of military personnel Mr Zelenskyy warned government officials to stop talking to …

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Ukraine and Russia sign UN-brokered deal to reopen grain export ports as war rages on
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine and Russia sign UN-brokered deal to reopen grain export ports as war rages on

ABC  

Russia and Ukraine has signed a landmark deal to reopen Ukrainian Black Sea ports for grain exports, raising hopes that an international food crisis aggravated by the Russian invasion can be eased. Key points: Ukraine and Russia have agreed to reopen Black Sea ports for grain exports after two months of talks facilitated by the UN and Turkey The agreement …

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New fossil fuel funding ‘delusional’, risking war and climate catastrophe, warns UN secretary general
2 years, 6 months ago

New fossil fuel funding ‘delusional’, risking war and climate catastrophe, warns UN secretary general

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nations funding new fossil fuel projects are "delusional", putting the world on track to miss …

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Explosions in Kyiv after U.N. chief’s meeting with Ukraine President
2 years, 7 months ago

Explosions in Kyiv after U.N. chief’s meeting with Ukraine President

The Hindu  

Russia pounded targets from practically one end of Ukraine to the other Thursday, including Kyiv, bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago. The bombardment came barely an hour after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a news conference with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, …

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Global tourism lost £245bn in five months due to coronavirus, says UN chief
4 years, 3 months ago

Global tourism lost £245bn in five months due to coronavirus, says UN chief

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320bn lost in exports …

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