Western powers urge Iran to stay in nuclear deal despite U.S. pullout
Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to remain in the 2015 deal, but did not press to reactivate U.N. sanctions.
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Group of nations seek more scrutiny of the U.N.'s peacekeeping abuses
Six nations sought accountability in U.N. peacekeeping at a meeting on mismanagement, sexual abuse and other violence.
Gavi approves new Ebola vaccine global emergency stockpile
The global health partnership said the stockpile will provide free vaccines to nations with low to modest incomes.
Russia offers to renew New START nuclear weapons treaty with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would immediately renew the treaty between the two nations that expires in 2021.
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.
Davos reboots for 'stakeholder capitalism' beyond the profit motive
Ahead of its annual meeting, the World Economic Forum urged businesses to elevate the importance of doing good.
ESA raises bar on space projects with €14.4 billion over three years
The European Space Agency's pledges cover more ambitious space exploration and research, including on climate.
U.N. warns significant carbon cuts needed to meet Paris treaty goals
A new U.N. report says the world must cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7.6% a year starting in 2020.
G-20 ministers press to elevate the importance of global trade rules
G-20 foreign ministers agreed WTO reforms are urgently needed to boost its relevance amid a U.S.-China trade war.
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.
Progress and worry as children's rights treaty enters fourth decade
A human rights treaty helped make children healthier, but they still face threats like climate change and online abuse.
Paris forum's global governance runs counter to political headwinds
The Paris Peace Forum promoted what French President Emmanuel Macron described as 'balanced cooperation.'
U.N. envoy to Iraq amplifies concerns of Baghdad protestors
The top U.N. envoy to Iraq told lawmakers their role hearing Baghdad protestors' demands is vital to stability and peace.
White Helmets ally, humanitarian leader found dead in Turkey
Police are investigating the death of James Le Mesurier, whose organization founded and supported White Helmets in Syria.
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.