Anti-corruption forum links corrosive impact on democracy
At least 45 governments, businesses and organizations endorsed a 26-point pledge for preventing corruption.
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Trump raises risk of arms race with U.S. exit from nuclear treaty
The Trump administration announced plans to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty of 1987, and blamed Russia.
Groups urge U.N. murder investigation in Khashoggi case
The U.N. chief faces calls to order an independent investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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U.S. ordered by U.N. tribunal to lift some economic sanctions on Iran
Judges ruled that sanctions reinstated by the Trump administration breached a 1955 treaty between Iran and the United States that predates Iran's Islamic Revolution.
Fear of retaliation or job loss discourages U.N. whistleblowing
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Myanmar democratic push at a 'standstill' with military-led abuses
A U.N. panel identified six Myanmar military leaders it said should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
Syrian buffer zone for Idlib region is latest use of an old diplomatic tool
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U.S.-led U.N. debate focuses on nexus of conflict and corruption
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Evidence of election meddling competes with voting assistance
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Human rights experts urge prosecution in Myanmar 'genocide'
A panel of U.N. human rights investigators identified six Myanmar military leaders that it said should be prosecuted at The Hague for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
Difficulties counting the uncounted death toll in Syria add to horrors
The number of people killed in Syria is commonly assessed at more than half a million, but the existing data are "convenience samples" and almost certainly an undercount.
Military space force proposed by Trump may flout international treaty
More than a half-century after the world agreed to keep the peace in outer space, U.S. President Donald Trump's militarization plans could violate international space law.
U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal widens transatlantic rift
With the U.S. reversal, Iran's planned economic opening to the West depends on its European, Russian and Chinese partners.