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The world’s population is set to grow by 2.2 billion between now and 2050, the UN said today, and 1.3 billion are likely to come from sub-Saharan Africa, where women’s rights are hampered by limited access to healthcare and education, along with “entrenched gender discrimination.” UNTV CH

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

A UN spokesperson said Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande condemned the reported killing of at least 15 civilians and injury to 20 others as a result of an airstrike on minibuses in Jabal Ras District of Hodeidah Governorate on Sunday describing the incident as “horrific.” UNIFEED / FILE

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

United Nations counter-terrorism mechanisms must be flexible, adapt rapidly to fighters’ increasingly creative, diffuse tactics, Security Council hears at 8364th meeting.

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir told the UN General Assembly that Iran was continuing its “terrorist activities and hostile behaviour” adding that peace and stability in the Middle East requires “deterring Iran’s expansionist and subversive policies.” UNIFEED