UN Sustainable Development Goals: Many, messy, momentous?
The UN's new Sustainable Development Goals cover a sprawling agenda with 17…
Syria rebels agree truce with Hezbollah in key areas
The Shi'a Hezbollah movement, allied to the regime in Syria, has confirmed…
Ukraine and Russia strike deal on winter gas supplies
Ukraine and Russia have finalized an agreement providing Kyiv with gas supplies…
Merkel addresses refugee crisis at UN
World leaders have adopted a set of development goals to eradicate extreme…
Neymar has millions in assets frozen in Brazil
A Brazilian court has accused international football star, Neymar, of evading millions…
VW appoints Porsche head Matthias Müller as new CEO
The supervisory board of German carmaker Volkswagen named Porsche head, Matthias Müller,…
Pope addresses the UN, prays at 9/11 memorial
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, Pope Francis has called…
Thousands of giant tortoises hatch on Galápagos
Giant tortoises are endangered but successful conservation programs on the Galápagos Islands…
FIFA sets dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
FIFA announces the dates for a 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but…
Caterpillar announces major job cuts
US manufacturing giant Caterpillar has said it will have to implement a…