Modern slavery traps 40.3 million people around the world
North Korea had the highest concentration of modern slavery, but Australia, Europe and the U.S. also had growing numbers.
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Experts warn of U.S.-led existential threat against global trade body
Experts warned the WTO could become irrelevant if trade wars and tensions cause "backsliding" to trade protectionism.
Food and fish waste challenge import-dependent poorer nations
A third of the world’s fish stocks are overfished, FAO said, and 35% of what's caught never makes it one someone's plate.
Pope's visit to Switzerland spotlights role of church as an organization
Visiting Switzerland with a focus on refugees, Pope Francis emphasized justice and peace in service of humanitarian aid.
Trump tensions among world leaders make for G-7 minus one
The fracture lines between Trump and some of the United States' strongest allies were evident well before the gathering.