Negotiators debate funding and governance for high seas treaty
The U.N.-brokered treaty is close to becoming law, with 52 countries signed on and eight more needed to make it official.
Group of 77 (G-77)
The Group of 77 is the largest intergovernmental coalition of developing countries within the U.N. system. Founded in 1964, the group's purpose is to promote its members' collective economic interests, enhance their negotiating capacity on international issues, and foster cooperation among "South" countries. Its members work together to address issues from trade to climate change and poverty reduction.
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U.N. adopts 'pact' of new governance ideas for 21st century challenges
The pact, approved by consensus, outlines 56 broad actions, including an explicit call to phase out fossil fuels.
U.N. seeks decade of cooperation to fight rise in sand and dust storms
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Nikki Haley has adopted Trump's hard line against U.N. participation but stopped short of calling for total withdrawal.
U.N. relief agency says 1 million people in Gaza may go hungry
The Trump administration's withdrawal of U.S. funding for Palestinian refugees could create a huge humanitarian crisis.
Palestinians take over U.N. bloc of developing nations and China
In a ceremonial handover, the Palestinian president assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 77 major bloc of U.N. votes.
High seas treaty moves a step closer to reality among U.N. delegates
A new treaty is being negotiated aimed at protecting the rich biodiversity of the open ocean against commercial pressures.
Trump administration abandons the U.N.'s top human rights body
The U.S. president, complaining of bias against Israel, said America's participation will be reduced to observer status.
'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.
Case made for top-down U.N. reforms in staff management
Overhauling the U.N. bureaucracy is a more urgent topic as the U.S. ratchets up pressure under the Trump administration.