FIFA picks North America's 'United' bid to host the World Cup in 2026
The governing body of world football overwhelmingly selected Canada, Mexico and the United States to serve as hosts, marking the first time three nations have shared such a role.
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Nuclear watchdogs prepare for potential U.S.-North Korea deal
Two nuclear watchdogs, the IAEA and CTBTO, declared themselves prepared to carry out the monitoring and verification North Korea would need for denuclearization.
Blockchain technology charts path toward mainstream and standards
Organizations are adopting blockchain, which could transform not only banking, cryptocurrencies and supply chains but also everything from agriculture, health care and humanitarian aid to voting, business and property records.
Trump tensions among world leaders make for G-7 minus one
The Group of Seven had more than an image problem on its hands when the U.S. president alienated leaders and insulted Canada's prime minister at a meeting hosted in Québec.
U.N. investigator calls on U.S. to push human rights with North Korea
A U.N. special investigator argued human rights should be on the agenda of a planned U.S.-North Korea nuclear summit.
At ILO conference, labor leaders emphasize role in peace and justice
The International Labor Organization's one-day summit drew more than 5,000 people including leaders who drew links between the stabilizing forces of work, peace and resilience.
Global foreign investment reaches 3-year low as economic recovery lags
The release of UNCTAD's report comes amid geopolitical and trade tensions, financial volatility, rising interest rates in rich nations and expected weaker demand for commodities.
Safety concerns over return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
Humanitarian and human rights groups say conditions must change to ensure that some of the 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled to Bangladesh can safely return to Myanmar.
U.N. says Trump violates children's rights along U.S.-Mexico border
The U.N. human rights office said the Trump administration's new 'zero tolerance' policy for Central American families trying to enter the United States violates children's rights under international law by breaking up families from Mexico.
Refugee agency settles 'longest-running U.N. whistleblower case'
A 15-year case of retaliation against a whistleblowing former U.N. investigator finally ended in a settlement.
Transition to renewable energy lags behind Paris treaty climate goals
High shares of renewables are being integrated in the power sector, but not fast enough to fight climate change.
'Low profile' multilateralism: North Korea's hidden avenues to the world
A U.S.-North Korea summit could expand a little-known aspect of a tightly controlled and secretive nation: North Korea's extensive involvement with international organizations.
U.N. health agency panel balks at tax on sugary drinks
A World Health Organization commission ratcheted up pressure to fight noncommunicable diseases.
Economic boost for Africa seen from millions of international migrants
A new U.N. report anticipates new economic benefits because more African migrants are moving within the continent than leaving it, and Africa also is a destination for migrants abroad.
Case made for top-down U.N. reforms in staff management
The need to overhaul the U.N.'s vast bureaucracy is a more urgent topic as its single biggest donor, the United States, ratchets up pressure under the Trump administration.
#MeToo arrives at top U.N. labor forum with push for treaty
The ILO, part of the U.N. system, said it identified workplace harassment and violence as an important issue in 2015 — before the #MeToo movement emerged last year.