Peoples

International community marks 'Day of World's Indigenous Peoples'

With celebratory activities planned at various United Nations offices around the globe, the International Day of the World's Indigenous People is being observed today to draw attention to the plight of this vulnerable group.

Severe spring drought worsens food situation in DPR Korea, UN agencies warn

A three-month spring drought has seriously aggravated the already precarious food situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, two United Nations aid agencies warned today.