Millenials fear nuclear attack in ICRC poll
More than half of all people reaching adulthood in the early 21st century believe it more likely than not a nuclear attack will occur in the coming decade.
UNESCO warns of a legal 'duty to protect' cultural heritage sites
UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.
New U.S. 'Space Force' may conflict with international space treaties
The U.S. military's first new branch in decades could prompt another Trump administration withdrawal from a treaty.
Marathon U.N. climate summit falls short on global carbon markets
Nations agreed to little more than another pledge to make more cuts in carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases.
UNAIDS dismisses whistleblower who propelled #MeToo movement
A whistleblower whose sexual assault probe upended UNAIDS was fired over misconduct claims she calls 'blatant' retaliation.
Alpinism added to UNESCO heritage list of traditions worth protecting
Enthusiasm for alpinism - and other climbing styles - remains strong today, but the pursuit is threatened by climate change.
Nobel laureate Suu Kyi denies Rohingya genocide in top U.N. court
She argued that Myanmar has been fighting insurgents rather than persecuting its minority Rohingya Muslim population.
U.S. forces WTO to shutter appeals court for resolving trade disputes
The World Trade Organization's ability to resolve trade disputes among nations is arguably its most critical function.
At NATO, Trump clashes with major allies and cancels press appearance
U.S. President Donald Trump sowed division with American partners and left it to other leaders to put on a united front.
U.N. telecom agency's deal on 5G worries global weather experts
Negotiators announced a deal on new radio frequency standards for 5G, despite worries about forecasting impacts.
Nobel Prize-winning Suu Kyi due for showdown with U.N. genocide probe
Myanmar's leader will challenge the U.N. top court's prosecution of an alleged military-led genocide of Rohingyas.
France and China advocate multilateralism in contrast to Trump
France and China urge more cooperation on climate, biodiversity and trade as the Trump administration retreats.
Scientists declare humanity is in the grips of a global climate emergency
More than 11,000 scientists said only an urgent shift to a carbon-free economy can ward off planetary catastrophe.
Facebook CEO defends plans for a new digital currency and association
U.S. lawmakers grilled Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on his plans for a new cryptocurrency and Swiss-based association.
Swiss voters add momentum to climate-minded Europe's Greens
Switzerland's national elections delivered a major boost to left-leaning Greens who back urgent U.N.-led climate action.
U.N. chief urges Syrian civilian protections amid Turkey's advance
The U.N. chief expressed concern over fighting in northeast Syria and called for 'maximum restraint' against atrocities.