United Nations

  • Oct 11, 2018
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Harder US stance on UN is likely

Trump’s next pick for UN ambassador comes alongside a new foreign policy team that promotes ‘America First’

United States
  • Oct 8, 2018
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IPCC report may boost carbon reduction technologies

A new UN report makes alarming warnings on the need to reduce carbon emissions, and may prompt more action

International
  • Oct 5, 2018
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Yemen’s economic woes will worsen, despite UN efforts

The UN mediator has shifted focus towards stabilising the economy

Yemen
  • Sep 20, 2018
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Duque coca policies will fuel Colombia violence

The president might succeed in reducing Colombia’s coca production, but will inflame its violent criminal dynamics

Colombia
  • Sep 18, 2018
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Government-Court clash could spark crisis in Guatemala

The president and his government are becoming increasingly belligerent in their attacks on the UN’s anti-corruption body

Guatemala
  • Sep 14, 2018
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Global pact will elude autonomous lethal weapons

The United States and Russia oppose a ban on such defence systems, while Europe and China support it

International
  • Sep 7, 2018
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UN-led Yemen peace talks are likely to fall apart

One side has failed to show up in Geneva altogether and is accusing the other of hindering its travel plans

Yemen
  • Sep 6, 2018
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Guatemala’s Morales will strive to end CICIG threat

In his endeavour to avoid corruption investigations, the president is throwing caution to the wind

Guatemala