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How global warming all started
by
Scott Tong
Nov 13, 2015
Global warming caused by burning fossil fuels was first predicted more than a century ago.
The ultimate climate change challenge: free riders
by
Scott Tong
Oct 2, 2015
It's tempting to set low targets and let other countries pick up the slack.
Obama and Putin clash over trade at the United Nations
Sep 28, 2015
The two take on big issues, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The UN's 17 goals for the next 15 years
Sep 25, 2015
The Sustainable Development summit's aim is to end poverty.
ISIS and the future of the Tomahawk missile
Sep 24, 2014
The U.S. launched at least 47 of them at militant strongholds in Syria on Monday.
PODCAST: UN warns of climate change effects
Mar 31, 2014
The Senate Finance Committee thinks about bringing back expired tax breaks. And a look at the safety and costs of in vitro births.
A new pitch for humanitarian aid to Syria
by
Noel King
Dec 16, 2013
The United Nations is launching its largest appeal ever for humanitarian aid to Syrians.
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For public good, not for profit.
UN has made progress, but more work needs to be done to meet 2015 goals
Sep 24, 2013
What more needs to be done to tackle the UN's Millennium Development Goals?
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North Korea threatens U.S. nuclear strike ahead of U.N. sanctions vote
Mar 7, 2013
North Korea's government has said it reserves the right to carry out a preemptive nuclear attack against the United States ahead of a U.N. vote on tighter sanctions against the communist regime.
The cost of corruption spirals in Afghanistan: Report
Feb 7, 2013
Half of all Afghans have bribed public officials in the last year and the amounts are growing, according to a report from the UN.