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The UN and US both have new leaders. Do they agree?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Dec 29, 2016
Trump has already attacked the U.N. Do the two leaders agree on any issues?
The United Nations Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York City.
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How will American-Israeli relations fare under Trump?

by Kai Ryssdal and Cerise Castle
Dec 22, 2016
To get an idea, look at Twitter.
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Does America need the World Trade Organization?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 20, 2016
Donald Trump doesn't seem to care for big global institutions. What happens if we leave one behind?
President-elect Donald Trump meets with cadets from the Military academies prior to the game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Nights at M&T Bank Stadium on December 10, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland.  
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How will U.N.-U.S. relations fare under Trump administration?

by Reema Khrais
Dec 2, 2016
Today, President Obama will meet with incoming United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Guterres will step into the Secretary General role in January. That’s also when we’ll see a new administration in Washington. What could U.N.-U.S. relations look like under President Trump?  Click the above audio player to hear the full story. 
United Nations Secretary General-designate Antonio Guterres looks on during a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the foreign ministry on Nov. 28, 2016 in Beijing, China.
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Think you can't help Syrian refugees? Look at these folks

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 1, 2016
More relief agencies are turning to local community groups for help with refugees
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Disabled? There's (more than one) app for that.

by Lewis Wallace
Jun 2, 2016
Some apps out there are crowdsourcing information about accessibility to push for change.
Jason DaSilva, creator of AXS Map.
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U.N. ministers vow to fight terror in historic move

by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 17, 2015
Their target is the money the Islamic State uses to fund its activities.
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The Paris talks are officially over...what's next?

by Kai Ryssdal and Scott Tong
Dec 11, 2015
A look at the global deal and how volunteers will be kept accountable
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What happens after the Paris climate talks?

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 7, 2015
Making an energy pledge is one thing, following through is a whole different story
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A 12-day push to reach a climate change deal starts on Monday

by Molly Wood , Scott Tong and Mukta Mohan
Nov 24, 2015
In Paris, representatives of some 200 countries will work towards a climate change deal.
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