Waterborne diseases spreading among flood victims in Pakistan
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
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U.N. inspectors finally reach nuke plant on front line of Ukraine war
Even before the IAEA team started its work there were suggestions it could be cut short amid ongoing fighting around the facility on the front line of Russia's invasion.
U.N. says China's Uyghur detentions may be "crimes against humanity"
The long-delayed report echoes many previous claims of abuse, but Beijing immediately denounced it as a fabrication cooked up by Western nations.
Monitors head to nuclear plant in war zone
Amid fears of a Chernobyl-style disaster at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, a team of inspectors is expected to reach the embattled site in a matter of hours. Debora Patta shares more.
Weather agency predicts rare "triple-dip" La Niña for the first time this century
The U.N. weather agency is predicting the phenomenon known as La Niña is poised to last through the end of this year.
Pakistan flooding forms massive lake visible from space
The Indus River and Hamal Lake are usually separated by dozens of miles of land. Devastating amounts of rainfall and flooding have meshed them together as a massive body of water.
Arrest in Dutch soldier’s death in Indiana
A man has been arrested in the Saturday night drive-by shooting in Indianapolis that left a Dutch soldier dead and two others wounded. The U.N. and Pakistani leaders are appealing for $160 million in emergency funding to deal with Pakistan’s deadly, historic flooding. And it’s now been 25-years since the death of Princess Diana.
Inspectors visiting nuclear plant in Ukraine
U.N. inspectors are going to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine on Tuesday, as concerns mount over a possible disaster if shelling continues. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kyiv on what inspectors are looking for and the counteroffensive Ukraine has launched to take back territory captured by Russia.
Ukrainian forces gain ground near Kherson
Ukrainian forces say they're gaining ground on Russian troops around Kherson, a key port city near the Black Sea. Meanwhile, investigators are assessing damage to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, which is in Russian-occupied territory. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina has more from Riga, Latvia.
9/17: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Senator John McCain to discuss the priorities at the United Nations General Assembly this week, and Ken Burns and Lynn Novick preview their ten-part documentary, "The Vietnam War."
Ukraine nuclear plant temporarily cut off from grid
Fears are growing about a potential nuclear disaster after the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine was temporarily disconnected from the power grid due to nearby fires. The plant, Europe's largest, has been occupied by Russian forces since March. Debora Patta reports.
Nuclear plant on Ukraine war's front lines temporarily cut off from grid
The nuclear power plant in the middle of the fighting in Ukraine was temporarily cut off from the electrical grid because of fire damage.
Life for women and girls under the Taliban
In Afghanistan, daily life for women and girls has changed monumentally in the last year, as they face new restrictions under Taliban rule. Azra Jafari, an Afghan politician, human rights activist and the first female mayor in Afghanistan, joined CBS News from exile in Washington to discuss the plight women now face in her country.
4/1: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Senator Tim Scott, Representative Trey Gowdy, and Senator Bernie Sanders. Plus, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi discusses the U.S. refugee resettlement program and current refugee crises.
2 House Dems face off in same N.Y. primary
New York is one of three states holding primary elections Tuesday. CBS News politics reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBS News to discuss why the state is holding its second primary election this year and some of the competitive races to keep an eye on.
U.N. inspectors to visit Ukrainian nuclear plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed that a team of independent inspectors can travel to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to examine the facilities. The area has been the center of heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces, sparking concerns of a nuclear disaster. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Concerns over Ukraine nuclear plant
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for a demilitarized zone at a nuclear plant in Ukraine, where continued shelling is raising concerns. Russia, which controls the area around the site, is rejecting those calls. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Growing crisis at Ukraine nuclear plant
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for a demilitarized zone at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, which is in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Hostomel, Ukraine.
Violence near nuclear plant sparks concern
António Guterres, chief of the United Nations, is in Ukraine warning about the dangers of military activity around Europe's largest nuclear plant. As CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports, the plant is on an increasingly violent front line as part of Ukraine's counteroffensive in the south.
U.N. works to protect Ukraine nuclear plant
The United Nations and several allies are working diplomatic channels in an effort to prevent disaster at Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant. U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is visiting the country. He spoke with BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega about the conflict and the ongoing efforts to keep grain shipments moving.
U.N. meeting with leaders of Ukraine, Turkey
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Ukraine today to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to discuss ongoing grain shipments and a dire situation unfolding at a nuclear power plant. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "CBS News Mornings" with details.
Afghanistan facing catastrophic hunger crisis
The United Nations says Afghanistan's hunger crisis is the world's worst humanitarian disaster. About 25 million Afghans are living in poverty and the rising cost of food has raised concerns that the coming winter could be a death sentence for many children. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul.
"Children die here every day": The Taliban's Afghanistan is starving
The world is denying the extremist group access to Afghan state funds over its brutal crackdown on rights, but the Taliban isn't suffering, Afghans are.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
Ukraine grain deal's effect on food crisis
More than 60 countries are struggling to afford importing food, according to a leaked U.N. email obtained by Politico. Even with grain now leaving Ukraine because of a U.N.-brokered deal, it has not reached many countries in need. Eddy Wax, a reporter for Politico Europe, discusses the global food crisis.
Hurricane Melissa whips Jamaica with violent winds, heavy rain before heading toward Cuba
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
Trump says he expects to strike trade deal with China's Xi at meeting Thursday
President Trump's final stop of his Asia tour will be focused on trade with China and the Pacific.
Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Trump fires board that oversees D.C. construction projects
President Trump fired all six sitting members of a board that oversees architecture in D.C., as he plans a slate of major building projects — including a massive White House ballroom.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate passed a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, after Democrats drew support from a handful of Republicans.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.