Watchdog finds scant progress in the global fight against corruption
A new report finds a clear connection between more violence and corruption as the world becomes a less peaceful place.
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The U.S. is a major global power and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. It is a founding member of NATO and a key participant in a vast network of international organizations, including the G-7, G-20, OECD, and World Bank. It is currently re-evaluating its alliances and relationships, particularly with China and Russia, while also engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and addressing new trade tensions with key partners like India.
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WHO's chief wants the pandemic declared over. Not all experts agree.
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U.N. reauthorizes Turkish aid route into Syria's rebel-held northwest
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WTO has long deadlocked over a proposed annual waiver of parts of a major intellectual property agreement.
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