Danish cartoons stir Muslim push for international 'hatred' ban
Deep-seated Muslim anger at efforts to satirize Prophet Muhammad stirred the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to propose a ban against incitement of religious hatred.
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Modern slavery traps 40.3 million people around the world
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Trump's anti-internationalism strains Western military alliance
After calling NATO obsolete and suggesting America might not defend other alliance members, U.S. President Donald Trump demanded other members raise their defense spending.
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U.N. emphasizes global cooperation at first 21st century space summit
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U.N. report on India-Pakistan conflict in Kashmir spreads blame
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Trump tensions among world leaders make for G-7 minus one
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Safety concerns over return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
Humanitarian and human rights groups say conditions must change to ensure that some of the 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled to Bangladesh can safely return to Myanmar.
Targeting NCDs, U.N. health agency panel balks at tax on sugary drinks
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#MeToo arrives at top U.N. labor forum with push for treaty
The ILO identified workplace harassment and violence as a top issue before the #MeToo movement emerged last year.
Despite its horrific war, Syria takes helm of U.N. disarmament forum
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U.N. chief takes aim at the 'scourge of war' and weapons stockpiles
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