IMF is wary of governments piling up unsustainable levels of debt
The global financial institution has acknowledged difficulties in assessing the problem among developing nations.
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World Bank's turnover at the top tests the politics of international aid
Not surprisingly, the patterns of American and European leadership have been an affront to non-Western nations.
Rise of populism and trade wars erodes international cooperation
The Trump administration's broadsides embolden nations with poor rights records and encourage attacks on journalists.
Japanese pullout from organization marks return to commercial whaling
Japan will leave the International Whaling Commission, which will drop to 88 members, and resume whaling in April.
Fridays for Future student climate protests escalate around the world
The strikes are not affiliated with any political party but support international organizations seeking emissions cuts.
First global migration pact approved at U.N. in bid to 'prevent suffering'
The non-binding deal tries to solve some of the polarizing but age-old issues surrounding people crossing borders.
Nations overwhelmingly approve global 'new deal' for refugees
The effort accompanied a similar pact for migration that the U.N. General Assembly also approved this month.
Nations agree to Paris climate rulebook at U.N.-brokered talks
Negotiators overcame a deadlock on a crucial element about how nations must report their greenhouse gas emissions.
UNAIDS promises instant reforms but its leader will linger a half-year
Despite UNAIDS' insistence on urgency, its leader announced he would wait to resign his position until the end of next June.
Leaders appeal for action and unity at polarized U.N. climate talks
The summit is supposed to work out a 'rulebook' for nations to follow to fulfill their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
Panel finds toxic work culture under 'patriarchal' UNAIDS leadership
An independent panel says the embattled U.N. agency is rife with sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power.
Global carbon emissions projected at record high with 2-3% annual rise
Ahead of U.N. climate talks, studies show carbon dioxide released in 2018 will be the biggest increase in seven years.
Global health care systems hang in the balance of U.N. climate talks
Air pollution concentrations tied to greenhouse gases worsened in almost 70% of cities from 2010 to 2016.
International Finance Corporation case is a challenge to immunity rules
Justices are deciding if the World Bank's financial lending arm has the same immunity afforded to nations under U.S. laws.
Switzerland's multilateral traditions are put to the test in a popular vote
Even in international Switzerland, a third of all voters preferred to put 'Swiss law first' ahead of global cooperation.
In surprise vote, Interpol picks South Korean for next president
The world's largest international police organization had been expected to elevate a senior Russian official to the top job.