Syrian buffer zone for Idlib region is latest use of an old diplomatic tool
The concept of a demilitarization zone goes back almost a half-millennium to Europe's rules on demolishing forts.
Colombia
Colombia is a nation in the northwestern part of South America. It is working to implement a historic 2016 peace agreement with the FARC rebel group, which formally ended a decades-long armed conflict. The agreement is monitored by the U.N. Verification Mission in Colombia.
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Frontier of machine learning raises questions and risks for human rights
International organizations are calling on governments and technology companies to adopt a human rights declaration.
U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal widens transatlantic rift
With the U.S. reversal, Iran's planned economic opening to the West depends on its European, Russian and Chinese partners.
At ILO conference, labor leaders emphasize role in peace and justice
More than 5,000 people gathered, drawing links between the stabilizing forces of work, peace and resilience.
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.