E.U. publishes its plan for stronger global e-commerce safety rules
Businesses and consumers are subject to "a patchwork of rules" from bilateral and regional trade agreements.
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Students in Friday strike movement demand climate action worldwide
Climate protests organized in 2,083 cities across 125 nations made for one of the world's biggest ever demonstrations.
U.N. expert group warns of risk to data-carrying underwater cables
Data worth an estimated US$10 trillion — equal to twice Japan's GDP — moves through underwater cables every day.
European Union and 47 nations revive talks on e-commerce rules
WTO's stalled negotiations re-emerged on the last day of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.
Davos leaders urger stricter rules for data governance and tech sector
Among the proposals for reining in big tech are the creation of a new system for data oversight and a common digital market.
Merkel says a world without multilateralism will 'end in misery'
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.
Nature and climate crises come into focus amid Davos extravagance
Dire environmental challenges and climate change took center stage at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering.
IMF forecasts a modest slowdown in the global growth rate to 3.5%
That updated forecast is down from the 3.7% growth rate from last year that had been expected to continue in 2019.
Globalization and cooperation top draw of populism in WEF poll
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.
IMF is wary of governments piling up unsustainable levels of debt
The global financial institution has acknowledged difficulties in assessing the problem among developing nations.
Climate change and inequality rise to the top of WEF's Davos agenda
Despite the exclusivity of Davos, WEF will focus on climate, inequality and international cooperation and inclusiveness.
UNAIDS and Global Fund plan multibillion-dollar scaleups
The two organizations say far more global funding is needed to end HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics by 2030.
Human rights and children's issues take lead in organizations' retweets
The U.N.'s new human rights chief and UNICEF are generating thousands of engagements on Twitter, another sign of how indispensable social media has become for organizations.
Twiplomacy study of social media finds 'all the world's atwitter'
The United Nations and UNICEF are the most popular organizations on Twitter, where U.S. President Donald Trump has overtaken Pope Francis in the most-followed ranking.
Polar research looks at climate unknowns in southernmost ocean
One of the themes of a polar conference focuses on the need for more scientific research into the Southern Ocean.
Blockchain technology charts path toward mainstream and standards
Organizations are adopting blockchain, which could transform everything from agriculture to health care to aid.