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Now displaying: December, 2016
Dec 14, 2016

The U.N. attempts to contain a worsening political crisis in the West African nation of The Gambia, and Google inks a deal with Cuba to quicken internet speeds on the island.

Dec 13, 2016

With the future of American climate change leadership in question during a Trump Administration, China could step into the leadership void.

Dec 12, 2016

The future U.N. Secretary-General takes the oath of office, pledging to address conflicts before they become humanitarian conflicts and to enact gender parity across the organization.

Dec 8, 2016

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte is publicly touting Donald Trump's endorsement of his brutal anti-drug crackdown.

Dec 7, 2016

Angela Merkel starts talking tough on immigration ahead of her 2017 reelection bid and Paris cracks down on automobile traffic in a bid to mitigate near record pollution.

Dec 6, 2016

Amid a widening funding shortfall, the United Nations is likely to receive far less money for its humanitarian activities than it's requesting.

Dec 5, 2016

Populism scores a mixed results in European elections and Australia approves the Carmichael coal mine project as environmental groups fear destruction of the Great Barrier Reef.

Dec 2, 2016

At a summit in Ethiopia, 33 new traditions are added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Dec 1, 2016

OPEC nations agree to cut oil productions and four new elements are added to the periodic table.

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