‘No sane country would stand for this’: Lawmakers launch effort to withdraw the US from UN
The legislation would terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations and its affiliated bodies, and funding to those groups.
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UN knowledge sharing: a call to libraries & research institutions
The United Nations is starting a new chapter in its ... gateways and points of access to credible UN information and data, research nodes, and training centers in our complex digital landscape.
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‘Silent killing machines’: How water canals threaten wildlife across the globe
Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...
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The world’s ice is disappearing — and so is time to act
Ice loss from the world’s glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that melting ...
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What’s next for the World Health Organization? US exit could reshape agency
The US withdrawal will not officially happen until January 2026, so there will be months of uncertainty over budgets and ...
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In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root
Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...
First-class flights, seven-figure salaries: How NGO bosses are living good on the taxpayer dime
Leaders of federally funded nongovernmental organizations shower their executives with lavish salaries, luxury flights, and a ...
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Inside a fallen dictator’s palace: A walk through the relics of power and paranoia
It took the Ansar members guarding the Gono Bhaban quite a few tries before they could locate the keys and unlock the main ...
How this Company is Leading the Agtech Revolution
Standing behind this new AgTech revolution is the goal to ensure food security and reduce hunger worldwide. One of the ...
The Most Controversial Paper in the History of Psychedelic Research May Never See the Light of Day
Researchers gave psilocybin to two dozen religious clergy. Was it guided by science, religion, or some awkward combination?
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What Trump's USAID freeze means for the rest of the world
There are fears millions of people could die from preventable diseases after Donald Trump signed an executive order halting billions of dollars worth of USAID.
Who funds global aid – and where do the billions of dollars go?
The US decision to freeze its spending in low-income countries has thrown vital services into crisis – and prompted urgent ...