Headlines for October 17, 2023
World News in Brief: 500 million heading into extreme poverty, Afghanistan quake latest, Darfur deaths mount
China urged not to repatriate DPR Korea escapees
Explainer: How the UN works behind the scenes during crises
Israel-Gaza crisis: Competing Security Council resolutions reveal diplomatic fault lines
UN agencies condemn deadly attack on Gaza hospital
Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans
Africa: Great Lakes envoy urges international support amid rising hostilities
Greta Thunberg joins activists to disrupt oil executives' forum in London
Gaza-Israel conflict: deepening concern for civilians amid ongoing strikes