Iran expelled from U.N. women's commission in U.S.-led vote
The 29-8 vote in ECOSOC on Wednesday, with 16 abstentions, immediately expelled Iran from the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, based on a U.S. resolution.
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Proportion of developing countries in organizations
Share of members of international organizations defined as developing countries.
Head of IPI resigns over Epstein funding
Terje Rød Larsen resigned as head of International Peace Institute due to his "failed judgment" in taking money from Jeffrey Epstein, IPI's board announced.
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U.N. reboots 1995 plan for gender equality
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Clean air treaty takes force on 2 continents
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Norwegian diplomat to lead U.N.'s top economic and social forum
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