Despite its horrific war, Syria takes helm of U.N. disarmament forum
Diplomats registered protest, outrage and regret that Syrian President Bashar Assad's government would preside over the forum, saying it has no credibility or moral authority.
John Heilprin
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Clean energy enters business mainstream with shift to renewables
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Refugee crises around the world push nations' limits of capacity
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U.N. chief takes aim at the 'scourge of war' and weapons stockpiles
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Africa's youth enlisted by A.U. campaign to fight corruption
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Experts propose clean energy global fund to propel climate treaty
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Dispute over Israeli settlements puts focus on war crimes tribunal
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Social media outreach is the new ‘game-changing opportunity’
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New data protection rules for privacy impact organizations
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International cooperation is shaped by a history of waterways and wars
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