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NPR's Ann Cooper reports from New York that the United Nations Headquarters building was evacuated today after three suspicious packages...two of which turned out to be bombs...were found there today. At least one of the devices was disguised in a letter addressed to the U.N. bureau of an Arabic language newspaper, Al-Hayat. Earlier in the day, two people were hurt when a bomb exploded in the mail room of the newspaper's London office. And, earlier this month, Al-Hayat's office in Washington received five letter bombs. They were among a total of eight letter bombs the F-B-I is investigating. None of the letter bombs in the U.S. exploded.

China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution threatening sanctions against Syria unless it stops targeting and attacking civilians.

World leaders from around the world converge on New York this eek to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. NPR's Trevor owe (ROH) says the organization's future is uncertain.

NPR's Trevor Rowe reports on a new multi-billion dollar nitiative by United Nations Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Ghali to spur conomic development in Africa.

NPR's Vicki O'Hara reports on the day's events at the United Nations where the U.S. and Britain seek support in the Security Council for a resolution setting a deadline for Iraq disarmament.

President Biden will be in Europe for a G-7 meeting in Germany, before he heads to a NATO summit. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Berlin on Friday to join a UN conference on food security.

Also: New bride, four other women die in California limo fire; jury resumes deliberations in murder trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor; cooler weather helps in fight against California wildfires; and the Senate is expected to OK internet sales tax legislation.

The United Nations Security Council meets on Sudan, as a deadly power struggle in the capital continues. More than 4 million people have been uprooted in the conflict, which began in April.

Nikita Khrushchev starred in his own travel comedy back in 1959. Peter Carlson's new book, K Blows Top, documents the Communist leader's unusual tour through the United States.

The Philadelphia 76ers now enjoy a 3-game lead in the NBA's Atlantic Division and improved their record to an Eastern Conference-leading 16-6 while…