United Nations Headquarters
Coverage of United Nations Headquarters in the Nexus archive.
- Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after bricks fall and columns buckle, officials say
A Manhattan high-rise under construction near the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal remains unstable after bricks fell and columns buckled, forcing evacuations of nearby buildings. The 1970s-era former Pfizer headquarters, being converted to luxury apartments, showed structural issues on floors 21-26 with no reported injuries.
- Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations
Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise prompted evacuations, including a school with 400 children. The building, formerly Pfizer's headquarters, is being converted to luxury apartments. No injuries were reported, and officials emphasized safety as the priority.
- Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York
A man died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. Activists identified him as a Tibetan activist, though authorities have not confirmed his identity or motive.
- Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to officials.
- Sudan: Sudan Signs 'UN80 Charter' At United Nations Headquarters
Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, signed the 'UN80 Charter' at United Nations Headquarters in New York as part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter.