Hot planet on a path of 'suicidal emissions' from fossil fuel burning
The U.N. secretary-general demanded that nations act far faster and more decisively to combat the climate crisis.
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Evidence of election meddling competes with voting assistance
Russians and Americans have a complicated history of election meddling abroad, but they are not equivalent.
Kofi Annan, Nobel-winning former U.N. secretary-general, dies at age 80
The diplomatic 'rock star' who spent virtually all his career as a U.N. administrator and personified globalism has died.
Military space force proposed by Trump may flout international treaty
The U.S. president's proposed 'Space Force' would create a new service to prepare for conflict and war in outer space.
Modern slavery traps 40.3 million people around the world
North Korea had the highest concentration of modern slavery, but Australia, Europe and the U.S. also had growing numbers.
Experts warn of U.S.-led existential threat against global trade body
Experts warned the WTO could become irrelevant if trade wars and tensions cause "backsliding" to trade protectionism.
Twiplomacy study of social media finds 'all the world's atwitter'
The U.N. and UNICEF are the most popular organizations. Donald Trump overtook Pope Francis as most-followed.
U.N. emphasizes global cooperation at first 21st century space summit
U.N. agencies convened their first outer space conference in almost two decades, aimed at keeping space weapons-free.
U.N. report on India-Pakistan conflict in Kashmir spreads blame
The U.N. human rights office pinned blame for violence on both countries in its first report on the disputed region.
Transition to renewable energy lags behind Paris treaty climate goals
High shares of renewables are being integrated in the power sector, but not fast enough to fight climate change.
U.N. chief takes aim at the 'scourge of war' and weapons stockpiles
António Guterres launched a campaign underscoring the need for nations to scrap nuclear arsenals and other weapons.
Dispute over Israeli settlements puts focus on war crimes tribunal
The Hague-based institution is meant to step in only when nations won't or can't dispense justice themselves.