Michelle Nichols
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Reuters United Nations bureau chief (far from home in Australia). Reposts are not endorsements.
The Israeli military said it was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza while medics there reported at least 30 people were killed in a series of the most violent air attacks since a ceasefire began on January 19. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Israeli military conducts strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, army says
The Israeli military said it was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza while medics there reported casualties in a series of the most violent airstrikes since the January 19 ceasefire began.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Israeli military said it was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza while medics there reported at least 30 people were killed in a series of the most violent air attacks since a ceasefire began on January 19. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and block aid deliveries, top aid officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Sudan's warring parties fueling world's 'most devastating' aid crisis, say aid officials
The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and block aid deliveries, top aid officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and block aid deliveries, top aid officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
The United Nations is seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs as it turns 80 this year amid a cash crisis, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. www.reuters.com/world/un-tur...
As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertainty
The United Nations will get a "facelift" as it turns 80 amid a cash crisis this year, seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs, senior U.N. officials said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The United Nations is seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs as it turns 80 this year amid a cash crisis, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. www.reuters.com/world/un-tur...
The United Nations will get a "facelift" as it turns 80 amid a cash crisis this year, seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs, senior UN officials said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. www.reuters.com/world/un-tur...
As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertainty
The United Nations will get a "facelift" as it turns 80 amid a cash crisis this year, seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs, senior U.N. officials said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The United Nations will get a "facelift" as it turns 80 amid a cash crisis this year, seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs, senior UN officials said on Wednesday - but don't liken it to the U.S. effort by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. www.reuters.com/world/un-tur...
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3 weeks that changed the world: How Trump turned against Ukraine and Europe
Behind the scenes and on-camera, combustible personalities and shifting politics in the U.S. and Europe resulted in decisions on security that could echo for years - including reopening the debate on nuclear weapons.
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March 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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"The significantly increased production and accumulation of high enriched uranium by Iran, the only non-nuclear weapon state to produce such nuclear material, is of serious concern," the IAEA said - a passage that, unusually, was included in both reports. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports say
Iran's stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic acceleration in enrichment in December and there has been no progress on resolving outstanding issues, two reports by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"The significantly increased production and accumulation of high enriched uranium by Iran, the only non-nuclear weapon state to produce such nuclear material, is of serious concern," the IAEA said - a passage that, unusually, was included in both reports. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
The United Nations World Food Programme has temporarily stopped distributing food aid in a famine-struck camp for displaced people in Sudan's North Darfur amid escalating violence, warning that thousands of families could starve in the coming weeks. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
UN halts food help in Sudan camp, warns thousands could starve
The United Nations World Food Programme has temporarily stopped distributing food aid in a famine-struck camp for displaced people in Sudan's North Darfur amid escalating violence, warning that thousands of families could starve in the coming weeks.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The United Nations World Food Programme has temporarily stopped distributing food aid in a famine-struck camp for displaced people in Sudan's North Darfur amid escalating violence, warning that thousands of families could starve in the coming weeks. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that takes a neutral position on the conflict as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to broker peace. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival Ukraine resolutions
The United States was forced to abstain in a United Nations General Assembly vote on Monday on a resolution it drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine after the 193-member body agreed to amendments proposed by European states.
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February 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that takes a neutral position on the conflict as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to broker peace. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
UN Security Council adopted US-drafted resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, which toned down a long-held U.N. stance on the war as President Donald Trump seeks to broker peace. The resolution got 10 votes in favor, while remaining five abstained.
February 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
UN Security Council adopted US-drafted resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, which toned down a long-held U.N. stance on the war as President Donald Trump seeks to broker peace. The resolution got 10 votes in favor, while remaining five abstained.
Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival Ukraine resolutions www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival Ukraine resolutions
The United States was forced to abstain in a United Nations General Assembly vote on Monday on a resolution it drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine after the 193-member body agreed to amendments proposed by European states.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to back its resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday, oppose any amendments and vote no on a rival text drafted by Ukraine and European allies. www.reuters.com/world/ahead-...
Ahead of UN showdown on Ukraine, US urges countries to vote no on rival European bid for action
The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to back its resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday, oppose any amendments and vote no on a rival text drafted by Ukraine and European allies.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to back its resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday, oppose any amendments and vote no on a rival text drafted by Ukraine and European allies. www.reuters.com/world/ahead-...
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's Zelenskiy said he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping he could exchange his departure for Ukraine's entry into NATO. Zelenskiy also said wants Trump as partner to Ukraine not just mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.
February 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's Zelenskiy said he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping he could exchange his departure for Ukraine's entry into NATO. Zelenskiy also said wants Trump as partner to Ukraine not just mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.
If the Security Council adopts the U.S. text it would allow the United States and Russia to argue that there is no need for the General Assembly to meet or vote on a resolution drafted by Ukraine and Europe.
Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine
The United States wants the U.N. Security Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday.
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February 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If the Security Council adopts the U.S. text it would allow the United States and Russia to argue that there is no need for the General Assembly to meet or vote on a resolution drafted by Ukraine and Europe.
Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine
The United States wants the U.N. Security Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday.
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February 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The United States wants the U.N. Security Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday.
The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US proposes rival UN action on Ukraine, pitting it against Europe
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The United States wants the U.N. Security Council to vote on a brief draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday before the 193-member General Assembly votes on the same text, diplomats said on Saturday.
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia described the U.S. draft as a good move. Though Russia has proposed an amendment to the US draft to include
language on addressing the "root causes" of the conflict.
language on addressing the "root causes" of the conflict.
The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US proposes rival UN action on Ukraine, pitting it against Europe
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia described the U.S. draft as a good move. Though Russia has proposed an amendment to the US draft to include
language on addressing the "root causes" of the conflict.
language on addressing the "root causes" of the conflict.
EU ambassadors at the United Nations will meet later on Friday to discuss the U.S. move, diplomats said. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US proposes rival UN action on Ukraine, pitting it against Europe
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
EU ambassadors at the United Nations will meet later on Friday to discuss the U.S. move, diplomats said. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US proposes rival UN action on Ukraine, pitting it against Europe
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
February 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that pits Washington against an effort by Kyiv and European allies to have their own text adopted by the General Assembly.
The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday to call on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from Congolese territory "without preconditions." www.reuters.com/world/africa...
UN Security Council to call on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo
The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday to call on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from Congolese territory "without preconditions."
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February 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday to call on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from Congolese territory "without preconditions." www.reuters.com/world/africa...
The United States has warned U.N. organizations UNICEF and UN Women against any focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and gender ideology as a U.N. food official sought to avoid Washington's ire by advising some staff to tone down language. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
US targets diversity, equity, inclusion at United Nations
The United States has warned U.N. organizations UNICEF and UN Women against any focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and gender ideology as a U.N. food official sought to avoid Washington's ire by advising some staff to tone down language.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The United States has warned U.N. organizations UNICEF and UN Women against any focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and gender ideology as a U.N. food official sought to avoid Washington's ire by advising some staff to tone down language. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a "major impact" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where humanitarian operations last year were 70% funded by Washington, the top U.N. aid official in the country said on Tuesday.
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Congo humanitarian operations hit hard by Trump aid pause, says UN official
A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a "major impact" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where humanitarian operations last year were 70% funded by Washington, the top U.N. aid official in the country said on Tuesday.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a "major impact" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where humanitarian operations last year were 70% funded by Washington, the top U.N. aid official in the country said on Tuesday.
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Iran alerted the United Nations on Tuesday to what it described as "reckless and inflammatory statements" by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the use of force and warned that "any act of aggression will have severe consequences."
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February 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Iran alerted the United Nations on Tuesday to what it described as "reckless and inflammatory statements" by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the use of force and warned that "any act of aggression will have severe consequences."
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that if all the hostages held in Gaza are not returned by Saturday at noon he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and letting "all hell break loose."
February 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that if all the hostages held in Gaza are not returned by Saturday at noon he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and letting "all hell break loose."
Hamas said would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what it said were Israeli ceasefire violations. In reply, Israeli Defence Minister Katz said Hamas violated deal and he instructed military to prepare to defend Israeli communities. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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February 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hamas said would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what it said were Israeli ceasefire violations. In reply, Israeli Defence Minister Katz said Hamas violated deal and he instructed military to prepare to defend Israeli communities. www.reuters.com/world/middle...