Polar research looks at climate unknowns in southernmost ocean
One of the themes of a polar conference focuses on the need for more scientific research into the Southern Ocean.
Canada
Canada is a vast nation in North America that is the world's second-largest country by total area. It has the longest coastline in the world and is a founding member of the G-7 and NATO, placing it among the most significant developed nations.
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U.N. emphasizes global cooperation at first 21st century space summit
U.N. agencies convened their first outer space conference in almost two decades, aimed at keeping space weapons-free.
FIFA picks North America's 'United' bid to host the World Cup in 2026
Canada, Mexico and the United States will serve as hosts, marking the first time three nations have shared such a role.
Trump tensions among world leaders make for G-7 minus one
The fracture lines between Trump and some of the United States' strongest allies were evident well before the gathering.
'Low profile' diplomacy: North Korea's hidden avenues to the world
A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.
Despite its horrific war, Syria takes helm of U.N. disarmament forum
Diplomats said Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has no credibility or moral authority to lead the U.N. forum.
Threats to press and repressive leaders pose danger to democracy
Reporters Without Borders says hatred for the press is 'steadily more visible' - and is not limited to authoritarian countries.