UN chief issues global 'red alert' in New Year's message
UN Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres has issued a "red alert" for the world in his New Year's message. Noting that 2017 was marked by conflicts and new dangers, the UN chief called for unity among the global community to achieve peace and stability in 2018. He further urged world leaders to "bridge the divides and rebuild trust by bringing people together".