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The United States was the only country to vote against a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The United Nations marks its 80th Anniversary this year. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nahal Toosi, senior foreign affairs correspondent at Politico, about the organization's relevance today.

Roberta Jacobson, who resigned as ambassador in May, says the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration agenda is "draconian."

The visit, kept tightly under wraps, comes just ahead of a planned summit between Kim and President Trump. Both Kim and Chinese leader Xi Jinping affirmed commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.

Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks.

The U.S. and China say they'll work together to limit methane emissions. Environmental experts say the agreement has more significance for geopolitics than it does for climate change.

Russia's action was universally condemned in an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, which concluded with no action taken.

Cyclone Idai left nearly 2 million people in need of aid, according to humanitarian agencies. The United Nations is making an emergency appeal for $282 million to help the victims in Mozambique.

António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.

Russia, which had suspended participation over the weekend, says the grain deal is back on after assurances that shipping corridors would not be used for military purposes.