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Ukraine on Tuesday said the International Court of Justice should impose reparations on Russia for its "war of annihilation", arguing that international law itself was at stake. Earlier, the western Ukrainian city of Lviv was rocked by blasts with local officials saying the Russian air attack caused a major fire…

Ukraine president visits wounded soldiers in New York and questions Russia’s right to a security council seat ahead of key speech at UN general assembly

As the war enters its 573rd day, these are the main developments.

Ukraine's leader and Russia’s top diplomat could cross paths at the United Nations this week

It’s Day 1 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Libya's disaster-hit Derna on Monday, accusing the authorities of neglect after a huge flash flood devastated the coastal city and swept thousands to their deaths, with the United Nations warning that disease outbreaks could bring "a second devastating crisis".

Mass atrocities are once again plaguing the people of Darfur, Sudan, with talk of a genocide taking place.

For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it became Russia's war in Ukraine. Throughout both developments, the perils of climate change, poverty and inequality have steadily, increasingly thrummed through each convening of world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Ukraine’s legal battle against Russia over allegations of genocide used by Moscow to justify its 2022 invasion is resuming at the United Nations’ highest court

World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here’s all you need to know.

For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic