How the Iran war elevated Greece's importance to Washington
Even before the latest conflict, Greece had become one of Washington's closest security partners in Europe.
Cyprus
Cyprus is an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean and a member of the E.U. Since 1974, the island has been politically divided by a U.N.-controlled buffer zone, separating the Greek Cypriot-controlled south from the Turkish Cypriot-controlled north.
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Rare contested election signals high stakes in debate over U.N. reforms
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman won a narrow vote to lead the General Assembly as nations prepare to confront reforms.
E.U. adopts first science diplomacy framework, links research to policy
After a multi-year process, the bloc is moving from defining science diplomacy to building the structures to support it.
Some humanitarian work suspended in Gaza after deadly Israeli airstrike
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Reprisals against human rights defenders cited among 42 nations
A new report's evidence of threats and retaliation extends to 12 of the U.N. Human Rights Council's 47 member nations.
Danger of exhausting local water supply puts 1-in-4 at risk globally
'Extremely high water stress' afflicts 83% of the population in the Middle East and North Africa and 74% in South Asia.
Scientists link human impacts to heat waves in U.S., Europe and China
Heat waves can be expected about once every 15 years in the U.S. and Mexico, once a decade in Southern Europe, and once every 5 years in China, according to the study.
New clean air treaty goes into effect across Europe and North America
The agreement aims to limit heat-trapping black carbon emissions that accelerate melting of glaciers and sea ice.