The terrible earthquake in Turkey that killed thousands of people and left millions more in need of relief prompted the UN to launch a $1 billion appeal on Thursday. According to a statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, 5.2 million people will get humanitarian help from the funds for aRead More →

BERLIN – German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel has declined a job offer from the United Nations, according to her office, as she prepares to step down after 16 years in power. According to UN sources, Secretary General Antonio Guterres has requested Merkel to chair an advisory council on a “shared agenda”Read More →