Danish cartoons stir Muslim push for international 'hatred' ban
Muslim anger at efforts to satirize Prophet Muhammad stirred OIC to propose a ban against incitement of religious hatred.
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Experts detail atrocities against Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar
Three independent human rights experts traveled to Bangladesh to meet with newly arrived Rohingya refugees.
Modern slavery traps 40.3 million people around the world
North Korea had the highest concentration of modern slavery, but Australia, Europe and the U.S. also had growing numbers.
U.N. calls on Turkey to uphold all 'basic rights' after emergency rule
Leaders welcomed the end of Turkey's emergency rule, urging its government to uphold human rights and legal standards.
U.S. and Hungary reject U.N.-led push for a new global migration pact
A new global pact for promoting safe migration is advancing at the U.N. without the participation of the U.S. and Hungary.
Faster eco-improvement urged on multiple fronts despite financial cuts
The Global Environment Facility, or GEF, sent up smoke signals warning that 'incremental change will not suffice.'
Iceland approved to replace U.S. on U.N.'s top human right body
The Nordic island nation won approval to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, filling a vacancy left by the United States.
Trump's anti-internationalism strains Western military alliance
After calling NATO obsolete, Trump suggested America might not defend others and demanded more defense spending.
Food and fish waste challenge import-dependent poorer nations
A third of the world’s fish stocks are overfished, FAO said, and 35% of what's caught never makes it one someone's plate.
Twiplomacy study of social media finds 'all the world's atwitter'
The U.N. and UNICEF are the most popular organizations. Donald Trump overtook Pope Francis as most-followed.
U.N. humanitarian chief visits North Korea where 10 million need aid
The U.N.'s top humanitarian official paid a rare visit to North Korea, meeting aid providers and some who need help.
International organizations 'under attack' says Bono at Irish U.N. event
The implications of the U2 singer's message extended well beyond Ireland's race for a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
Trump trade war erodes the U.N.'s global anti-poverty goals for 2030
International organizations said the tit-for-tat tariffs will undercut a broad array of global development efforts.
Backlash against Trump policies doom U.S. migration nominee
The defeat of a U.S. nominee reflects broad dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on migration, economy and trade.
An 'alphabet soup' of high seas rules stands in way of sustainability
Ocean areas and deep seabeds beyond national jurisdictions fall within a patchwork of rules for the global commons.
Chemical weapons watchdog augments its accountability powers
Until now, OPCW has been unable to name those it found responsible for carrying out chemical weapons attacks.