Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

3 Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine by Shelling

Three aid workers were killed and two are wounded after Russian artillery fire struck a frontline aid distribution site. The International Red Cross said they were preparing to distribute supplies intended for the cold winter nights ahead.

How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War

UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?

United States Backs Africa’s U.N. Security Council Bid, With a Catch

The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, but the path to making that promise a reality is complicated.

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