Vulnerable countries pledge to go all-renewables, with help

More than 40 developing nations on the front lines of climate change have pledged to pursue 100 percent renewable energy.

Message to Trump? Countries say climate fight 'irreversible'

Governments meeting for U.N.

A Trump presidency is giving Europeans hissy fits. Blame the UN for the hysteria

There is a cure for the hysteria gripping foreign capitals and diplomatic salons after a Trump win: soul-searching.

Philippines president considers pulling out of International Criminal Court

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he might follow Russia's example and withdraw from the International Criminal Court, where his critics say he could be charged ov...

The Latest: Kerry: Not fighting climate change is a betrayal

The Latest on U.N.

Kerry: 'Overwhelming majority' in US back Paris climate deal

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says an "overwhelming majority" of Americans know that climate change is happening and want the U.S. to honor its commitments under the Paris cli...

President Obama praises Greece for NATO commitment

Kevin Corke reports from Athens

While Assad bans aid deliveries, UN tells agencies to cut back Syria funding requests

The United Nations is quietly urging its agencies and non-governmental organizations operating in Syria to scale back their multibillion-dollar requests for aid for next year by mo...

Report: carbon emissions flat in last 3 years

Worldwide emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide have flattened out in the past three years, a new study showed Monday, raising hopes that the world is nearing a turning point i...

Gooey situation in Chile: Oldest mummies in world melting

Chinchorro mummies in Northern Chile melting due to humidity