U.N. takes step to put veto users under global spotlight
For the first time, the General Assembly will be required "to hold a debate on the situation" that sparks a veto in the Security Council within 10 working days.
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Australian opposition party vows to train Pacific armies
The announcement comes amid concerns that other Pacific island countries financially weakened by the pandemic and its impact on tourism could be lured by China into similar deals.
Madeleine Albright had a lot to say about Putin — and she didn't mince words
The former U.S. secretary of state recalled the first time she met Russian President Vladimir Putin back in 1999 during the Clinton administration.
Families of Parkland shooting victims are awarded $127.5 million
The Department of Justice said the settlement "does not amount to an admission of fault by the United States" in its statement.
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help
Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.
Wildfires will increase and worsen globally, U.N. warns
The study being released on Wednesday warns of spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems coming from the increased threat of catastrophic wildfires.
Activists urge Tesla to close its new Xinjiang showroom
Tesla on Friday announced the opening of its showroom in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.
Mexican cartels are turning to meth and fentanyl production
Cartels are increasingly turning to huge, industrial-scale labs to churn out synthetic drugs as they shift away from naturally grown drugs like opium and marijuana.
House Impeachment Managers Say Trump's 'Incitement' Is Not Protected Speech
Rep. Jamie Raskin called former President Donald Trump the "inciter in chief" and rejected the defense's claim that his calls to overturn the election constitute free speech under the First Amendment.
Federal 'Strike Force' Builds Sedition Cases Against Capitol Rioters. Will It Work?
Seditious conspiracy is among the more serious federal charges that prosecutors are looking at for some U.S. Capitol rioters. Some legal experts caution against going down that road.