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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced on Wednesday.
UN, Russia hold talks on grain, fertiliser exports
AFP, Published on 11/11/2022
» GENEVA - United Nations chiefs were holding talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilisers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire.
UN warns of soaring prices in 2022 due to freight rate spike
AFP, Published on 18/11/2021
» GENEVA: The United Nations warned on Thursday that a surge in container freight rates could mean higher prices for consumers next year unless pandemic-fuelled problems are untangled.
Italy confronts virus discontent as gloom engulfs global economy
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» ROME - Italy faced growing discontent and protests over its virus restrictions on Tuesday, as dire figures on global tourism and investment highlighted the devastating economic impact of the pandemic.
UN calls for 'Global Green New Deal' to boost world economy
AFP, Published on 26/09/2019
» GENEVA - The world must dramatically rethink its economic model in order to tackle growing environmental stress, inequality and development challenges, the UN said Wednesday, calling for a "Global Green New Deal".