Syria files a report on the human rights situation in the war-torn country. Don't expect to hear anything about: Aleppo, barrel bombs, chemical weapons, attacks on hospital or torture.
Russia loses out on a seat on the UN Human Rights Council, while the U.S., Saudi Arabia and China skate through unopposed.
Improved relations between Washington and Havana were on full display as the US refrained from opposing a resolution aimed at ending the 56-year embargo.
The Gambia becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court this month, and the Vatican cracks down on cremation and the scattering of ashes.
An emissions level once seen as a ‘red line’ is the new normal, according to data released by the World Meteorological Organization on Monday.
South Africa withdraws from the International Criminal Court, as Kenya and Uganda mull similar moves. Is this the end of international justice?
Was Donald Trump right to take credit for spending increases across the NATO alliance?
Climate change activists are furious about the omissions of even a single question on climate change in the four presidential and vice presidential debates, and the Philippines announces a hard break with the U.S.
Aid groups responding to Hurricane Matthew in Haiti note a frustrating lack of international attention and funding, and scientists discover a way to turn carbon dioxide into ethanol.
The battle for Mosul rages on and Exxon Mobil takes off its gloves in the fight to squash investigations into the future worth of its oil holdings.
Wikileaks say Julian Assange's internet connection has been severed, and RT announces the impending closure of its UK bank accounts.
The Islamic State quashes a rebellion in the Iraqi city of Mosul and Mercedes Benz officials shed light on the onboard "ethics" of their future driverless cars
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, scientists are calling for a more detailed breakdown of storm risks that accounts for the risk of precipitation and flooding, not just wind speed.
The U.S. and Russia pledge to talk Syria on Saturday, and Pentagon officials weigh retaliatory strikes against rebels in Yemen after a failed missile attack on Navy vessels.
Could taxes on sugary drinks and subsidies on healthy foods help contain rising global obesity and diabetes?
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize in his attempt to broker peace with the FARC rebel group, and pro-choice activists score a major victory in Poland.
Hurricane Matthew adds insult to injury in Haiti, devastating the agricultural sector in the country's lone 'bright spot.'
Former Portuguese Prime Minister is poised to be the next U.N. Secretary-General after a Security Council vote on Wednesday.
The European Union ratifies the Paris climate agreement, setting up the treaty for an early entry into force next month.
Colombian voters narrowly rejected a landmark peace deal with the FARC rebel group on Sunday, undoing years of negotiations led by President Juan Manuel Santos.