Trump rails against Paris climate accord US President Donald Trump on Monday once again denounced the "unfair, ineffective, and very, very expensive" Paris climate accord, during a speech on "America's environmental leadership."

UN backs weakened resolution on sexual violence in conflicts Nobel Peace Prize laureates Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege called on Tuesday for justice for victims of sexual violence in conflict zones, as the UN Security Council approved a watered-down resolution largely stripped of substance by the United States and Russia.

Global climate rally kicks off with kids Down Under

A global day of student protests aimed at spurring world leaders into action on climate change to protect the planet for future generations kicked off in Australia and New Zealand on Friday.

From 'City for Peace' to safe cities for women and girls

Twenty years ago Hà Nội was awarded the UNESCO City for Peace prize. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, now is a good time to look at what a peaceful city means today, in particular for women and girls, and at the many initiatives under way to ensure safety, inclusion and access for all.  

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Book to be released to help people understand Trump

On the threshold of the second Trump - Kim historic conference held in Hà Nội, the Việt Nam Asia - Pacific Economic Centre (VAPEC) in collaboration with Omega Books Company introduced the publication Understanding Trump.

’Napalm girl’ Kim Phúc awarded Dresden Peace Prize

Phan Thi Kim Phúc, known as the “napalm girl” in an iconic photo taken during wartime in Việt Nam in 1972, on February 11 received Germany’s Dresden Peace Prize for her work for peace.

Guatemala shuts down UN anti-corruption probe

Guatemala brushed aside protests from the United Nations and pressed ahead Tuesday with shutting down a UN anti-corruption mission in the Central American country after it began investigating President Jimmy Morales.

’Vast areas of impunity’ for people trafficking: UN report

Moon Jae-in is our Person of the Year

The South Korean President wins our award because of his steadfast commitment to diplomacy and deescalation.