World's first permanent war crimes tribunal 'unfortunately' still needed
It has been 20 years since U.N. diplomats stood and cheered when a treaty won enough support to launch the global court.
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Russian envoy quits in shame at 'ignominy'
A Russian diplomat in Geneva resigned after posting a public apology for his nation's invasion of Ukraine, calling it "a crime against the Ukrainian people."
G-7 finance leaders united for Ukraine
G-7 finance ministers said they agreed to take concrete steps to deepen economic cooperation and respond together against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Support grows in NATO for bid to expand with two more nations
Sweden and Finland are expected to decide by the middle of May whether to seek to join NATO's 30-nation membership.
Nations agree to new scrutiny of U.N. vetos
Prompted by its own paralysis over Syria and Ukraine, the U.N. moved to prevent abuse of power by Russia and other permanent Security Council members.
As the war intensifies, more Ukrainians shelter away from home
While many Ukrainians stay to fight, several million Ukrainians have fled their country, mostly to Poland.
U.S.-Russia find little common ground on Ukraine at Geneva talks
Diplomats debated Russia's massive troop buildup around Ukraine, the first in a series of talks on Europe's security.
Biden and Putin agree at face-to-face Geneva meeting to cut nuclear risks
With U.S.-Russia tensions nearing Cold War-era dimensions, the leaders turned to Swiss diplomacy to improve relations.
Groups cite high number of land mine casualties
At least 5,554 people were killed or wounded last year because they stepped on a land mine or other unexploded devices from war, a new report found.
Belarus opposition seeks U.N. reinforcement
The opposition leader of Belarus asked the United Nations for help challenging longtime authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko's crackdown.
Trump to pull U.S. from surveillance treaty
The United States announced it is withdrawing from a treaty that permits mutual unarmed surveillance flights over 34 nations.
Security Council halted by U.S. on cease-fire
The U.S. blocked a U.N. Security Council vote to end global hostilities amid a pandemic — the same day diplomats emphasized lessons from World War II.
At NATO, Trump clashes with major allies and cancels press appearance
U.S. President Donald Trump sowed division with American partners and left it to other leaders to put on a united front.
Trump administration may seek U.S. withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
Four senior Democrats warned the Trump administration may exit a treaty for mutual unarmed surveillance over 34 nations.
UNICEF poll finds widespread online bullying of children affects school
The 170,000 young people polled were split over whether to blame governments, companies or other young people.
Treaty to fight match-fixing in sports takes effect with European backing
Under the legally binding Macolin treaty, a special committee will be set up to create procedural rules and a mandate.