
U.N. climate summit confronts 'double burden' of action and debt
The meeting served as a global platform for nations to present their updated national climate plans for the next decade.
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The meeting served as a global platform for nations to present their updated national climate plans for the next decade.
The bleaching event began at the start of 2023 and continues today, affecting 82 nations, territories and economies.
A U.N. resolution with overwhelming support asks the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion.
The 143-9 vote with 25 abstentions urged the U.N. Security Council to favorably reconsider the Palestinians' request.
The COP28 accord calls for weaning the world off burning oil, coal and natural gas 'in a just, orderly and equitable manner.'
The treaty covers small arms, battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships. The U.S. is the world's biggest arms exporter.
Russians and Americans have a complicated history of election meddling abroad, but they are not equivalent.
Three times a year an obscure panel of human rights experts meets in Geneva and New York with a monumental task.
Reporters Without Borders says hatred for the press is 'steadily more visible' - and is not limited to authoritarian countries.