Politics Aug 30 U.N. experts warn of impact of abortion bans on U.S. minorities The U.N. said it was concerned about higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, among a host of concerns about the rights of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous peoples, foreign-born migrants and others in the United States.
Science Aug 22 Already shrunk by half, study shows Swiss glaciers are melting faster A new study has found that Switzerland's 1,400 glaciers have lost more than half their total volume since the early 1930s. The ice retreat has ebbed and flowed over time, but is accelerating at a time of growing concerns about…
World Jun 20 Despite an influx of Western arms, Ukraine is outgunned in the east Despite the heavy influx of weapons from the West, Ukrainian forces are outgunned by the Russians in the battle for the eastern Donbas region, where the fighting is largely being carried out by way of artillery exchanges.
World Jun 12 Head of WTO anticipates roadblocks as ministers negotiate trade deals At a time when some experts question WTO's future and relevance, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hopes the meeting involving more than 120 ministers from the organization's 164 member countries yields progress toward reducing inequality and ensuring fair and free trade.
World Jun 07 Report says ‘perpetual’ Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas is the root of tensions Investigators commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are underpinned by Israel's "perpetual occupation" of Palestinian areas with no apparent intention of ending it.
World May 23 Zelenskyy calls for ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in virtual speech at Davos Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for "maximum" sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
World May 22 World Economic Forum returns in Davos after pandemic pause Forum organizers have their work cut out for them with soaring food and fuel prices, Russia's war in Ukraine, climate change, drought and food shortages in Africa, yawning inequality between rich and poor, and autocratic regimes gaining ground in some…
World Mar 31 U.N. seeks record $4.4 billion for Afghans struggling under Taliban The head of the United Nations says nearly all Afghans don't have enough to eat and some have resorted to "selling their children and their body parts" to get money for food.
World Mar 30 Ukraine refugee total exceeds worst-case U.N. estimate The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country.
World Mar 28 As number of Ukrainians fleeing war hits 4 million, some signs of a slowdown The daily number of people fleeing Ukraine has fallen in recent days but border guards, aid agencies and refugees say Russia’s unpredictable war offers few signs whether it’s just a temporary lull or a permanent drop-off.