G-20 major economies focus on U.S.-China trade war and tax loopholes
Finance leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies projected moderate global growth and recovery later this year and into 2020, but warned of risks from a prolonged trade war.
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D-Day ceremonies reminder of world's debt to a 'heritage of peace'
The French ceremonies spotlighted the unfathomable sacrifices and international cooperation that made possible the post-World War II era of prosperity and multilateralism.
Queen reminds Trump of the importance of multilateral virtues
At a carefully staged visit, the British monarch touting the multilateral institutions that Britain and the U.S. helped to create after World War II — to prevent a third one.
Climate services lag in most nations despite the Paris treaty's obligations
Only 30 countries appear to have taken steps towards creating fully compliant systems that can provide the accurate climate information that is needed to fulfill the 2015 accord.
Swiss remind U.S. under Trump that the 'world needs multilateralism'
A meeting of top Swiss and U.S. diplomats focused on Iran but extended to America's rising tensions with other nations.
Climate activism propelled by Europe's green-minded voters
The left-leaning Greens’ young environmental supporters in the European Union's parliament shared a pro-E.U. sentiment.
Centennial of Versailles treaty signing strikes a modern nerve
Many of the questions asked in Versailles 100 years ago appear to be resurfacing today in a U.S. hostile to multilateralism.
U.N. vote calls on U.K. to return site of U.S. military base to Mauritius
The non-binding U.N. resolution called for returning the Chagos Islands, home to a military facility, within six months.
OECD sets new voluntary ethical standards for artificial intelligence
IBM, which helped develop the standards, said they offer policy guidance for governments and stakeholders worldwide.
Council of Europe keeps Russia as member despite Crimea annexation
Europe's leading human rights organization approved by majority vote a joint declaration that tries to appease Russia.
Dozens of nations call for a global pact against online extremism
The proposed global pact is named the Christchurch Call after the New Zealand city where 51 people were killed in March.
U.N. chief warns of rise in climate-linked security threats worldwide
On a South Pacific trip, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said 'we are not winning' against the climate crisis.
Iran to withdraw from parts of the nuclear deal after U.S. reneged
Tehran promised to return to the deal if China, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K. and E.U. give adequate help.
Humans accelerate 1 million species losses as safe habitats are destroyed
Accelerating species losses undermine humanity's perch on the planet because all life depends on rich species diversity.
Trump to pull U.S. from conventional arms trade treaty
Less than five years old, the treaty covers everything from small arms to battle tanks and combat aircraft to warships. The United States is the world's biggest arms exporter.
U.N. Security Council waters down provisions to eliminate rape in war
Opposition from the U.S., China and Russia forced the removal of measures for investigations and sexual and reproductive health care services for victims.