
German election creates tough path to stronger role in E.U. and NATO
The coalition Merz forms will greatly influence his ability to govern the country or to strengthen multilateral institutions.
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The coalition Merz forms will greatly influence his ability to govern the country or to strengthen multilateral institutions.
The European Court of Human Rights' ruling could set a precedent as some nations seek stricter immigration controls.
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
The 46-nation council reaffirmed support for Ukraine and initiated a register to account for damages by former member Russia so human rights victims can be compensated.
The Turkish president withdrew his nation from Europe's first legally binding treaty on preventing violence against women and removed the central bank chief.
The world reached two tragic milestones on Sunday — 10 million COVID-19 cases and 500,000 deaths — with 1 million infections added in the past six days.
Kosovo's president, Hashim Thaçi, and nine other former separatists were indicted on war crimes charges, three days before talks in the U.S. with Serbia.
Under the legally binding Macolin treaty, a special committee will be set up to create procedural rules and a mandate.
The treaty, which took effect in 2014, builds on efforts to protect women and girls from violence since the 1990s. Some nations say they oppose it based on sovereignty concerns.
Europe's leading human rights organization approved by majority vote a joint declaration that tries to appease Russia.
The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations will prevent the murder investigation from being 'concealed' by immunity.
At least 45 governments, businesses and organizations endorse a 26-point pledge for preventing corruption.
Muslim anger at efforts to satirize Prophet Muhammad stirred OIC to propose a ban against incitement of religious hatred.
Leaders welcomed the end of Turkey's emergency rule, urging its government to uphold human rights and legal standards.
The E.U.'s new rules emphasize accountability: Data handlers must demonstrate compliance and delete data if asked.