Global talks kick off on hazardous chemicals and waste management
Virtually all the world's nations are negotiating proposals under the legally binding Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to limit toxic chemicals, pollutants and wastes.
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Human-induced climate change worsened Horn of Africa drought
Low rainfall and high evaporation rates 'would not have led to drought at all in a 1.2° C. cooler world,' scientists concluded.
'Continuous advance' of climate crisis pushes 1.15° C. warming
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Red Cross finds around half of all armed groups are state-supported
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News consortium reveals trove of data on Russian cyber strategies
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European court hears first citizen complaints over climate inaction
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At U.N., leaders link debt, climate to unity in fighting counterterrorism
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Swiss devise $3.25B deal for UBS to aquire 'too big to fail' Credit Suisse
The Financial Stability Board designated the two biggest Swiss banks as so important economically they are 'too big to fail.'
U.N. panel prepares last report of series to shape climate policy
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U.N. raises concerns about human rights records in over 40 nations
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U.N. conference raises 28% of emergency aid target for Yemen
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U.N. seeks additional $5.6 billion for humanitarian aid to Ukraine
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Watchdog finds scant progress in the global fight against corruption
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U.N. reauthorizes Turkish aid route into Syria's rebel-held northwest
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