UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that “the developing world is on the precipice of financial ruin and escalating poverty, hunger and untold suffering” as the world struggles to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
His message came ahead of a meeting of the leaders of the Group of 20 rich nations and big emerging powers this weekend. “We cannot let the COVID pandemic lead to a debt pandemic,” Guterres told reporters.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN warns that Yemen is in imminent danger of world's 'worst famine' in decades.
IAEA chief warns against military strike on Iran.
Iran says Trump is risking 'full-fledged war' with end of term escalation.
Pompeo completes visit to Israel before heading to UAE.
COVID deals blow to Saudi Arabia's G20 summit ambitions.
Turkey's Erdogan, Saudi king agree to solve issues through dialogue: Turkish presidency.
ASIA
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike.
Food crisis deepens in Afghanistan with 42% of the population now facing acute hunger.
China suggests Italy may be the birthplace of COVID-19 pandemic.
India virus cases pass 9M; capital’s hospitals under strain.
Seoul faces third COVID-19 wave; officials warn of stricter measures.
Japan records high of daily virus cases, amid worrying spike.
Thai PM threatens to use 'all laws' against pro-democracy protesters.
Xi: China will avoid decoupling amid tension with US, Europe.
China again blames Australia for diplomatic spat, issues warning to Five Eyes intelligence partners.
Five Eyes allies call on China to reverse ban on Hong Kong pro-democracy legislators.
Singapore will not Join Biden's 'Cold War–style' coalition against China, says PM.
AFRICA
Several injured in airstrikes on Tigray capital, humanitarian source says.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Ceasefire calls as army claims progress.
Death toll climbs in Kampala as protests over Bobi Wine's arrest continue.
Mozambique says northern village, site of ‘beheadings’, retaken.
Burkina Faso holds presidential poll in ‘a climate of fear’ amid jihadist attacks.
Senior al Qaeda commander’s killing exposes ‘deep divisions’ between French and Malian authorities.
Egypt arrests leading human rights group's employees.
EUROPE
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azeri army enters first territory ceded by Armenia.
Azerbaijani leader hails handover of region ceded by Armenia.
'Better progress, more movement' in last-gasp Brexit talks: EU's von der Leyen says.
Brexit deal close to being finalised, EU ambassadors told.
Sweden rejects face masks as COVID cases soar, ICU beds fill up.
North Macedonia PM Zoran Zaev: 'We aim to build good relations with Bulgaria'.
Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej dies after coronavirus infection.
Germany hails ‘legacy’ of Nuremberg trials on 75th anniversary.
AMERICAS
As pandemic worsens, top U.S. coronavirus official issues Thanksgiving appeal.
Covid: Long queues for tests ahead of US Thanksgiving holiday.
Mexico Covid-19 deaths exceed 100,000, making it fourth country to pass grim milestone.
Haiti demonstrators call on U.S. to shift support.
Trudeau rules out a ‘normal Christmas’ as Covid-19 cases spike in Canada & health chiefs sound alarm.
Cuba reopens but faces challenge wooing back tourists.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Is al-Qaeda's leader dead? Report claims terror chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has died in Afghanistan from 'asthma-related breathing issues'.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat.
US will still support ISIS fight despite drawdowns from Iraq, Afghanistan, General says.
Iranian attacks are down, but not over, CENTCOM commander says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street closes lower as surging COVID-19 cases offset vaccine hopes.
G-20 nations have now deployed $11 trillion to support a post-Covid economic recovery.
IMF urges action as recovery loses steam and COVID-19 surges.
APEC leaders, including Trump, begin virtual meeting.
Covid vaccine: Pfizer applies for first approval in US.
