Global trade services growth weakens
World Trade Organization figures showed global services trade growth slowed at the end of 2019 and into 2020, as countries faced the coronavirus outbreak.
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Nuclear watchdog to help fight coronavirus
As COVID-19 spread, IAEA offered to use its nuclear science knowhow to tackle disease transmission by providing diagnostic kits, equipment and training.
IOM assists migrant caravan in Guatemala
The U.N. migration agency was providing aid and arranging the return home of more than 140 migrants in Guatemala from Honduras trying to enter the U.S.
IAEA cites improvements since Fukushima
Japan strengthened inspections as part of efforts to improve regulation of nuclear and radiation safety in the wake of the Fukushima Daichi accident in 2011.
IAEA and FAO help Senegal curb tsetse fly
A nuclear technique developed with U.N. support suppressed the disease-carrying tsetse fly in Senegal without harming other insects, IAEA said.
Bond indicates confidence in organizations
The World Bank's benchmark bond was set at its tightest spread to U.S. treasuries in the international organization's history.
U.N. leader reproaches world of 'turmoil'
Iran retaliated against the U.S., illustrating the U.N. chief's concerns that geopolitical tensions worldwide are at their highest level this century.
Argentina’s Grossi tapped to lead IAEA
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Argentina’s ambassador to Austria, will become the sixth head of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency.
WADA to review Russian doping data
The World Anti-Doping Agency said it has received responses from Russian authorities to questions raised over data "discrepancies” at an anti-doping center.
Kids 'strike' ahead of U.N. climate summit
Millions of children worldwide skipped their classes on Friday to send a message: They are leading the way to take on the global climate crisis.
IEA: Oil supplies plentiful despite attacks
Global oil markets are well-supplied and companies have reserves to meet demand for more than a month despite attacks on Saudi Arabia oil production.
UNWTO seeks greener, more ethical travel
The U.N. World Tourism Organization said 117 nations recommitted to making tourism more sustainable, inclusive and ethical after a five-day gathering.
IAEA and ASEAN to work on atomic power
IAEA said it will collaborate with ASEAN's 10 member nations on a framework for developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
U.S. military officials are bracing for withdrawal from U.N. postal agency
The military delivered more than 88,000 tons of packages and letters last year and must now plan for a possible disruption.
U.N. chief warns of rise in climate-linked security threats worldwide
On a South Pacific trip, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said 'we are not winning' against the climate crisis.