Group of nations seek more scrutiny of the U.N.'s peacekeeping abuses
Six nations sought accountability in U.N. peacekeeping at a meeting on mismanagement, sexual abuse and other violence.
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Gavi approves new Ebola vaccine global emergency stockpile
The global health partnership said the stockpile will provide free vaccines to nations with low to modest incomes.
Russia offers to renew New START nuclear weapons treaty with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would immediately renew the treaty between the two nations that expires in 2021.
Davos reboots for 'stakeholder capitalism' beyond the profit motive
Ahead of its annual meeting, the World Economic Forum urged businesses to elevate the importance of doing good.
ESA raises bar on space projects with €14.4 billion over three years
The European Space Agency's pledges cover more ambitious space exploration and research, including on climate.
U.N. warns significant carbon cuts needed to meet Paris treaty goals
A new U.N. report says the world must cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7.6% a year starting in 2020.
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.
U.N. telecom agency's deal on 5G worries global weather experts
Negotiators announced a deal on new radio frequency standards for 5G, despite worries about forecasting impacts.
Nobel Prize-winning Suu Kyi due for showdown with U.N. genocide probe
Myanmar's leader will challenge the U.N. top court's prosecution of an alleged military-led genocide of Rohingyas.
Progress and worry as children's rights treaty enters fourth decade
A human rights treaty helped make children healthier, but they still face threats like climate change and online abuse.
Paris forum's global governance runs counter to political headwinds
The Paris Peace Forum promoted what French President Emmanuel Macron described as 'balanced cooperation.'
U.N. envoy to Iraq amplifies concerns of Baghdad protestors
The top U.N. envoy to Iraq told lawmakers their role hearing Baghdad protestors' demands is vital to stability and peace.
France and China advocate multilateralism in contrast to Trump
France and China urge more cooperation on climate, biodiversity and trade as the Trump administration retreats.
Scientists declare humanity is in the grips of a global climate emergency
More than 11,000 scientists said only an urgent shift to a carbon-free economy can ward off planetary catastrophe.
With U.N. notification, Trump triggers U.S. exit from climate treaty
On the first day possible, the U.S. alerted the U.N. that it will withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement a year from now.
ASEAN leads way to trade bloc with China and reduced trade barriers
Ten nations sign trade bloc with six countries including China and conclude negotiations on a new economic partnership.