Leaders condemn assassination attempt on Slovakia's prime minister
PM Robert Fico is expected to survive the shooting after a political event. The police detained a 71-year-old suspect.
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Final round of pandemic treaty talks end without draft agreement
Negotiators had to juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
European court links Swiss climate inaction to human rights violation
The France-based court was created to uphold the European Convention on Human Rights, which took effect in 1953.
NATO ally Poland urges Europe to come to grips with this 'pre-war era'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
With 2 new members, NATO trainings and Nordic area expand
Sweden does not share a border with Russia, but its coastlines stretch 3,218 kilometers to its east along the Baltic Sea.
New institute launches to ensure quantum computing benefits all
The Open Quantum Institute began a three-year pilot phase hosted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Sweden’s NATO bid is assured with Hungary's vote, in a blow to Russia
The bid required approval by all NATO members, including Turkey and Hungary which each won concessions.
In Munich, leaders confront strains of wars in Europe and Middle East
The summit is focused on Europe's uncertain security, clouded by Russia's threat and America's political turmoil.
ICJ largely rejects Ukraine's ‘terrorism’ case against Russia
The ruling is the first of two that are expected this week from a decade of conflict-turned-war between Russia and Ukraine.
WHO chief cautions against 'missed opportunity' on health preparedness
The World Health Organization's executive board began planning for the World Health Assembly.
Facing backlash, Azerbaijan adds women to COP29 summit committee
The spotlight on gender parity follows Mexico's push last year for a crackdown on harassment at U.N. climate talks.
United Nations seeks $4.2 billion for people in Ukraine and refugees
Donors provided $2.65 billion, or 67% of last year's U.N. appeal for $3.9 billion to help people inside Ukraine.
Wars, climate, trade top global challenges for leaders at Davos
More than 2,800 leaders from 120 countries were expected at the World Economic Forum gathering this week.
U.N. climate transparency hampered by funding gap and internal controls
An internal audit found a $31 million funding gap and deficiencies in U.N. Climate Change's Transparency Division.
'World Court' gains new judges and Russia loses seat with U.N. election
The election adds only the sixth female judge and denies Russia a seat for the first time in the court's 77-year history.
Swiss vote marks return to a more conservative, less green mindset
Swiss right-wing populist and Socialist parties gained strength at the expense of Greens, reflecting increasingly conservative voter sentiment on issues like climate, health and migration.