
The Elders' chair Santos: The next U.N. chief 'should be a woman'
Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos says his nation's peace process benefited from women leaders.
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Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos says his nation's peace process benefited from women leaders.
China requested World Trade Organization-led dispute consultations over Trump's tariffs, now as high as 145%.
Markets plunged in Asia, Europe and the U.S. as leaders were shocked at Trump's tariffs and the risk of a global trade war.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
Minimum wage workers in the E.U. had the most purchasing power in Germany and the least in Estonia.
The South African president invoked Nelson Mandela's emphasis on global 'interdependence' and cooperation.
Billionaires' wealth 'surged' by $2 trillion in a year, while 44% of the world population lives on less than $6.85 a day.
The global organization forecasts some improvement in the world economy but says Trump's plans cloud the outlook.
International Monetary Fund blames a lackluster economy on slowing growth, potential trade wars and regional conflicts.
A new report shows governments and consumers face tough choices over cheap supplies and surging electricity demand.
An international team of scientists finds a growing number of the planet’s key climate indicators have reached record levels.
Some 1.9% of electricity globally was consumed by 148 digital companies, including 10 big users in Asia and the U.S.
The pact, approved by consensus, outlines 56 broad actions, including an explicit call to phase out fossil fuels.
U.N. leaders urged nations to bring the Sustainable Development Goals 'back to life' and chart a post-2030 agenda.
A proposed 2% minimum tax on billionaires will be taken up at Brazil's G-20 Leaders' Summit in November.
The effects of climate change hit hard from the bombed streets of Gaza to the glitzy venues of the Paris Olympics.