Extraordinary session in midst of pandemic will bring together foreign ministers via videoconference to discuss political, legal and financial support to Palestinians

Some countries have penalized journalists and activists sharing information about their handling of COVID-19 under the pretext of protecting public health

The 50th annual Earth Day on Wednesday is a good time to think about the links between pandemics and climate change

Antonio Guterres tells Security Council that pandemic is derailing peace efforts, eroding public trust, sowing uncertainty and could give terrorists a boost

Human Rights Comissioner says pandemic no 'blank check' for nations to violate civil liberties

5 permanent members divided on how to address pandemic with US demanding recognition that virus first emerged in China; Beijing, Moscow said opposed to Thursday meeting

Death toll in Europe passes 40,000, with over 900 fatalities in Spain in past day; UN warns of coming catastrophe in war-torn countries; economists predict deep worldwide recession

Antonio Guterres warns outbreak could return from poorer countries, especially in Africa, to hit wealthy countries again, and that millions could die

But officials in Ramallah, while acknowledging coordinating emergency response with Jerusalem, continue to slam Israel, say 'occupation knows nothing of humanity'

Lazzarini was recommended to the Palestinian aid agency by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres; former chief stepped down over misconduct probe