Iran threatens to exceed nuclear deal limit on uranium stockpile
A spokesperson for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said the stockpile would exceed the limit before the end of June.
France
The French Republic is a nation in Western Europe with a central role in international relations. France is a founding member of the E.U. and holds a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, hosting the headquarters of several international organizations, including UNESCO.
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U.N. labor agency marks its past with a look to the future of work
The centenary featured prominently at the opening of ILO's labor conference with delegates from 187 nations.
G-20 major economies focus on U.S.-China trade war and tax loopholes
Finance leaders projected moderate global growth and recovery but warned of risks from a prolonged trade war.
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.
Climate services lag in most nations despite the Paris treaty's obligations
Only 30 countries appear to have taken steps to provide the accurate climate information needed to fulfill the 2015 accord.
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.
U.N. vote calls on U.K. to return site of U.S. military base to Mauritius
The non-binding U.N. resolution called for returning the Chagos Islands, home to a military facility, within six months.
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.
Dozens of nations call for a global pact against online extremism
The proposed global pact is named the Christchurch Call after the New Zealand city where 51 people were killed in March.
U.N. chief warns of rise in climate-linked security threats worldwide
On a South Pacific trip, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said 'we are not winning' against the climate crisis.
Iran to withdraw from parts of the nuclear deal after U.S. reneged
Tehran promised to return to the deal if China, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K. and E.U. give adequate help.
Humans accelerate 1 million species losses as safe habitats are destroyed
Accelerating species losses undermine humanity's perch on the planet because all life depends on rich species diversity.