Talks on global pandemic agreement are in race against time 

FILE - The headquarters of the World Health Organization are pictured in Geneva, Switzerland, May 18, 2020. Members are trying to negotiate a new global agreement on combating future pandemics and began a last round of talks April 29, 2024.

Countries trying to negotiate a new global agreement on combating future pandemics began bridging their differences Monday, but they're racing against time to seal a deal.