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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.
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Europe's leading human rights organization approved by majority vote a joint declaration that tries to appease Russia.
Tehran promised to return to the deal if China, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K. and E.U. give adequate help.
Accelerating species losses undermine humanity's perch on the planet because all life depends on rich species diversity.
Businesses and consumers are subject to "a patchwork of rules" from bilateral and regional trade agreements.
Despite fears about being weighed down with too much debt, developing nations embraced the infusion of Chinese cash.
Opposition from the U.S., China and Russia forced the removal of measures for investigations and sexual and reproductive health care services for victims.
A meeting of foreign ministers in the French seaside resort of Dinard this week will not include two senior U.S. officials.
The movement against too much artificial light at night celebrates International Dark Sky Week in April.
A panel found Israeli soldiers used live ammunition against thousands of unarmed protesters, killing 189 Palestinians.
The U.N. reported losing 21 staff who worked for its agencies; other international organizations reported losing 25 staff.
Leaders criticized the breakdown in transatlantic relations from U.S. isolationism despite China's growing power.
The global trade federation IFPMA joined a chorus of voices saying health spending is a critical investment, not just a cost.
Among the proposals for reining in big tech are the creation of a new system for data oversight and a common digital market.
The German chancellor noted there's been a "certain amount of disquiet in the international system," a thinly veiled criticism of the U.S. under the Trump administration.
That updated forecast is down from the 3.7% growth rate from last year that had been expected to continue in 2019.
The poll's findings ran counter to the well-publicized sound and fury of dozens of populist leaders or political parties in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.