The U.S. became the first nation to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement, jeopardizing efforts at curbing the worst impacts of global warming this century.
WASHINGTON (AN) — The United States became the first nation to formally withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement on Wednesday, jeopardizing international efforts at curbing the worst impacts of global warming this century.
But the outcome of the race for the White House will decide how long the world's largest economy stands apart from the collective action needed to save the planet that is prescribed in the Paris climate treaty.
The U.N. secretary-general's special envoy for Yemen said regional dangers grew but the warring parties are talking.
The departure of three of its junta-led members raises questions about the West African regional bloc's future.
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
The U.N. Security Council resolution condemned Houthi attacks in shipping lanes for a second time this year.
People's health, nature and farmland all suffer from the spiraling negative impacts, says the U.N. health agency
Landlocked between Russia and China, Mongolia depends on Russia to meet its energy needs and China to buy its exports.
The guidance comes weeks before the U.N. General Assembly takes up the issue of AMR at its high-level meeting this month.
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts for people in Yemen (US$20 million) and Ethiopia (US$15 million).
