U.N. revives Palestinians' bid for membership with vote on new rights
The 143-9 vote with 25 abstentions urges the U.N. Security Council to favorably reconsider the Palestinians' request.

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UNESCO opens global ministerial dialogue on science diplomacy
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.

Childhood tuberculosis cases surge by 10% in Europe and Central Asia
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Climate action to save glaciers 'a matter of survival' for people too
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.

Fallout deepens at U.N. and other organizations from 'brutal' aid cuts
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.