Queen reminds Trump of the importance of multilateral virtues
The British monarch touted global institutions the U.K. and U.S. helped create after World War II — to prevent a third one.
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Centennial of Versailles treaty signing strikes a modern nerve
Many of the questions asked in Versailles 100 years ago appear to be resurfacing today in a U.S. hostile to multilateralism.
OECD sets new voluntary ethical standards for artificial intelligence
IBM, which helped develop the standards, said they offer policy guidance for governments and stakeholders worldwide.
Ebola and global public health reforms weigh on WHO assembly
Delegates to the global decision-making body will tackle ways to strengthen emergency response and restructure the agency.
Dozens of nations call for a global pact against online extremism
The proposed global pact is named the Christchurch Call after the New Zealand city where 51 people were killed in March.
U.N. relief agency says 1 million people in Gaza may go hungry
The Trump administration's withdrawal of U.S. funding for Palestinian refugees could create a huge humanitarian crisis.
In Trump era, Arctic Council steers clear of addressing the climate crisis
The eight-nation council reaffirmed its commitment to peace and cooperation but skirted any mention of global warming.
Trump to pull U.S. from conventional arms trade treaty
The treaty covers small arms, battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships. The U.S. is the world's biggest arms exporter.
U.N. Security Council waters down provisions to eliminate rape in war
Opposition from the U.S., China and Russia forced the removal of measures for investigations and health care.
Unusual web of interests behind Trump's multinational enterprise
The Mueller probe cast members of the Trump Organization as central players in some of the main corruption themes.
Ivanka Trump says she declined chance at World Bank presidency
The president's eldest daughter said in an interview that her father had asked her if she would be interested in the job.
Arrest makes ICC trial possible for ousted Sudanese longtime leader
Sudan's defense minister announced Omar al-Bashir was arrested and declared a state of emergency for three months.
Former Trump economic adviser begins World Bank presidency
David Malpass now oversees one of the most important international organizations set up after World War II.
U.S. strips visa from chief prosecutor of war crimes tribunal
The U.S. State Department said ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda can visit the U.S. only for "official U.N. purposes."
At 70th anniversary, NATO tensions emerge over 21st century threats
In Warsaw, ministers warily eyed Russia’s military activities. In Washington, China was foremost on the list of concerns.
Americans snub G-7 summit preparations at French resort
A meeting of foreign ministers in the French seaside resort of Dinard this week will not include two senior U.S. officials.