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UN evaluates reports of record Arctic heat in Siberia
The area has been hit by wildfires that have driven up temperatures.
The UN Security Council isn’t working. Will it ever be completely reformed?
Seventy-five years later, is the Security Council still relevant in its current form?
Canada loses bid for seat on the UN Security Council on first vote
Second consecutive defeat in a bid for a seat on the world’s most powerful body.
Canada to stay engaged regardless of UN Security Council outcome: PM
It’s competing against Norway and Ireland for two seats, and the competition is expected to be heated.
Canada’s efforts to get on the UN Security Council will likely end in failure
A petition was signed by close to 150 individuals and organizations, all calling on the UN to deny Canada the coveted seat
Canada, allies condemn China on Hong Kong security law
Statement said the law is “in direct conflict” with China’s “international obligations under the principles of the legally binding” agreement.
Trudeau co-hosts major UN COVID-19 conference
Canada is competing for a seat on the UN Security Council next month against Norway and Ireland
UN Security Council needs Canada post pandemic, akin to WW2: PM
Canada is competing against Norway and Ireland for two available seats on the council.
Pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020: UN
Decline could be even deeper if restrictions on economic activities extend into the third quarter.
China slams US over ‘attack’ on its candidate to UN IP body
Showdown over the leadership of the World Intellectual Property Organization is the latest face-off between the two countries.
Trudeau says UN Security Council seat would up Canada’s global game
Canada is up against Norway and Ireland for two spots on the council in a vote that will take place in June
BC human rights commissioner asks Canadian government to halt pipeline project
Believes Canada is shirking its obligations as a signatory to the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Quick wins needed to keep climate goals within reach: UN
Environmental Program head calls for reductions of as much as possible in 2020.
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
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Trump can begin steps to pull US out of Paris climate deal
Withdrawal would take a year, wouldn’t become official until at least the day after the 2020 presidential election.
