UNDP warns inequality drags on progress
Inequalities in education, health and living standards caused a 20% loss in global progress towards aspects of needed "human development" last year.
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Iran pressured to stick with nuclear deal
Britain, France and Germany demanded that Iran remain in the fraying 2015 nuclear deal, but did not press to reactivate U.N. sanctions against Iran.
Group of nations seek more scrutiny of the U.N.'s peacekeeping abuses
Six nations pushed for more accountability in U.N. peacekeeping at a meeting on progress towards ending mismanagement, sexual abuse and other violence.
Gavi approves new Ebola vaccine stockpile
A public–private global health partnership said it will invest US$178 million to establish an emergency stockpile of 500,000 Ebola vaccine doses worldwide.
Russia offers renewal of New START treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to immediately renew the New START nuclear weapons treaty between his country and the U.S. It expires in 2021.
At NATO, Trump clashes with major allies
U.S. President Donald Trump sowed division with American partners before departing a NATO summit and leaving it to other leaders to put on a united front.
Davos reboots for 'stakeholder capitalism'
Ahead of its Davos meeting, the World Economic Forum released a mission statement for 21st century businesses to elevate the importance of doing good.
ESA raises bar on future space projects
The European Space Agency garnered pledges from 22 member nations to support more ambitious space exploration and research, including on climate.
U.N. warns significant carbon cuts needed
A new U.N. report cautions the world must begin cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7.6% a year starting in 2020 to meet global targets.
G-20 ministers press for WTO relevance
G-20 foreign ministers agreed WTO reforms are urgently needed to boost its relevance amid an escalating 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.
Suu Kyi to confront U.N. genocide probe
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will head to the U.N.'s top court next month to challenge its prosecution of an alleged military-led genocide of Rohingyas.
Progress and worry as kids' treaty turns 30
A human rights treaty that is 30 years old helped make children healthier but they still face threats like climate change and online abuse, UNICEF said.
Paris forum pitches for global governance
The Paris Peace Forum promoted what French President Emmanuel Macron described as a need for "balanced cooperation" among nations.
U.N. envoy amplifies Baghdad protestors
The top U.N. envoy to Iraq assured its parliament their role in hearing Baghdad protestors' demands is vital to restoring stability and peace.
White Helmets ally found dead in Turkey
James Le Mesurier, whose organization founded and supported White Helmets' efforts in Syria, was found dead in Istanbul, prompting a police investigation.