Norwegian diplomat to lead U.N.'s top economic and social forum
Mona Juul, Norway U.N. ambassador, won election as president of the 54-nation U.N. Economic and Social Council.
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International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano dies in office
A veteran diplomat, Amano worked to prevent more atomic bombings as head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency.
OECD chief urges leaders to heed green wave of political 'muscle'
The head of the 36-nation organization called on governments to listen to millions of people worried about climate change.
Central bankers worried about the risks of trade wars and cheap money
The global bank for central banks said U.S. and European stimulus measures won't provide "sustainable momentum."
Facebook money and organization planned around digital currency
The social network's proposed Libra cryptocurrency is to be managed by a new Libra Association in Geneva.
Swiss women hold nationwide strike for fairer pay and gender equality
It had been 28 years since the Swiss last held such a protest, and the 1991 strike had been the biggest protest since 1918.
D-Day ceremonies reminder of world's debt to a 'heritage of peace'
Macron urged the world to honor the hard-won victory by sustaining alliances and international organizations.
Queen reminds Trump of the importance of multilateral virtues
The British monarch touted global institutions the U.K. and U.S. helped create after World War II — to prevent a third one.
Swiss remind U.S. under Trump that the 'world needs multilateralism'
A meeting of top Swiss and U.S. diplomats focused on Iran but extended to America's rising tensions with other nations.
Climate activism propelled by Europe's green-minded voters
The left-leaning Greens’ young environmental supporters in the European Union's parliament shared a pro-E.U. sentiment.
Centennial of Versailles treaty signing strikes a modern nerve
Many of the questions asked in Versailles 100 years ago appear to be resurfacing today in a U.S. hostile to multilateralism.
OECD sets new voluntary ethical standards for artificial intelligence
IBM, which helped develop the standards, said they offer policy guidance for governments and stakeholders worldwide.
Council of Europe keeps Russia as member despite Crimea annexation
Europe's leading human rights organization approved by majority vote a joint declaration that tries to appease Russia.
Plastic contaminating the ocean is added to treaty on hazardous waste
A legally-binding global mechanism for managing plastic waste sends a political signal to markets and consumers.
Pope Francis issues new Vatican law to report sex abuse and cover-ups
The new law results from a global sex abuse scandal that has threatened the church's credibility and the pope’s leadership.
E.U. publishes its plan for stronger global e-commerce safety rules
Businesses and consumers are subject to 'a patchwork of rules' from bilateral and regional trade agreements.