E.U. raises €7.4 billion in anti-virus drive for vaccines and treatments
Leaders joined forces for the launch of a European Union-led global pledging marathon to pay for more COVID-19 research.
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Domestic abuse rises with virus lockdowns due to the pandemic
An upsurge in domestic violence has been reported in all regions as many people grapple with stay-at-home orders.
IAEA cites progress in nuclear and radiation safety since Fukushima
Japan strengthened inspections as part of efforts to improve regulation in the wake of the Fukushima Daichi accident.
G-20 ministers press to elevate the importance of global trade rules
G-20 foreign ministers agreed WTO reforms are urgently needed to boost its relevance amid a U.S.-China trade war.
Cease-fire plan for Syria's northwest is blocked in U.N. Security Council
Russia and China vetoed a resolution seeking to impose a cease-fire in Idlib governorate, the last rebel stronghold.
U.N. experts conclude U.S. racism is a complicit factor in mass shootings
A U.N. working group called on U.S. leaders to recommit to human rights, including equal protection under the law.
IAAF defends rules on intersex athletes after Swiss court ruling
The new rules prevent Caster Semenya from defending her world title in the 800 meters — unless she submits to them.
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.
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.
Global court's landmark verdict in gender case shapes women's sports
The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling reflects the gulf between competitive sports and modern gender approaches.
War crimes court rebuffed and threatened by Trump administration
These are turbulent times for the International Criminal Court, created 17 years ago as a court of 'last resort.'
Organizations lose 46 staff in Ethiopian Airlines jet crash
The U.N. reported losing 21 staff who worked for its agencies; other international organizations reported losing 25 staff.
Who will be the winner of the U.S.-China trade war winner? Neither.
The biggest beneficiaries are likely to be the E.U., Mexico, Japan, Canada, South Korea, India, Australia and Brazil.
Davos leaders urger stricter rules for data governance and tech sector
Among the proposals for reining in big tech are the creation of a new system for data oversight and a common digital market.
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.