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The UN Climate Change Conference will finalize a global deal to cut down carbon emissions by 2020.

Paris Climate Change Conference: Why Is It So Important For Our Planet

Dec 01, 2015 06:20 AM EST

The UN Climate Change Conference starts this week in Paris where world leaders and 195 nations will strike a crucial climate deal to cut down carbon emissions by 2020.

China Thinks Its 'A Bad Idea' To Discuss North Korea Rights

UN to Discuss Human Rights Issues in North Korea, China Thinks its a 'Bad Idea'

Cybelle Go |

Nov 11, 2015 03:13 PM EST

China on Tuesday emphasized that it would not be a good idea for the United Nations Security Council to restore dialogue about North Korea’s alleged violation of human rights, according to Reuters.

Authority Bans Shanghai Family School Vaunting Ancient Teaching Methods In China

Almost 33% of People Worldwide Lack Proper Toilet [REPORT]

Krystine Antonio |

Jul 02, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

For many people across the globe, having a good flush is still not an option.

China Trying To Block Japan’s Push For Hiroshima Commemoration At UN

Bianca Ortega |

May 14, 2015 03:42 AM EDT

China on Tuesday clashed with Japan at the United Nations (UN) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty when it attempted to block the latter's bid for world leaders to commemorate the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings' 70th anniversary.

UN Demands Houthis To Give Up Control Of Yemen

Geann Pineda |

Feb 16, 2015 10:44 AM EST

The United Nations Security Council had demanded Houthi rebels to give up control of Yemen.

UN Appoints New Inquiry Chair For Gaza Conflict Investigation

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 05, 2015 11:19 PM EST

The United Nations (UN) has appointed a new chairman for the commission of inquiry into the unresolved conflicts between the countries involved in the Gaza crisis last year.

Typhoon Hagupit Thrashes the Philippines as Climate Change Talks Continue

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2014 04:09 AM EST

This tragedy triggered by climate change is being experienced by the powerless and blameless.

Climate Change Talks in Peru Represent Best Hope to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Marco Foronda |

Dec 01, 2014 04:49 PM EST

Climate change advocates, diplomats and observers are hopeful to make all countries agree to cut greenhouse emissions.

UN Climate Change Talks Begin in Peru

Ana Verayo |

Dec 01, 2014 04:51 AM EST

Discussions will begin on how to tackle climate change head-on in the wake of reports about record breaking global temperatures this year.

UN Panel Backs Move To Refer North Korea's Human Rights 'Horror' To ICC

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 19, 2014 12:09 AM EST

The United Nations (UN) panel on Tuesday voted to address North Korea's crimes against humanity by backing the push of more than 100 countries to send Kim Jong Un to the International Criminal Court.

The Waldorf Astoria is pictured at 301 Park Avenue in New York October 6, 2014.

Waldorf-Astoria Sale to Chinese Firm Still Held Up by U.S. Over Security Concerns

Dan Weisman |

Nov 18, 2014 07:39 AM EST

Although Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT.N) last month announced a nearly $2 billion deal to sell its flagship Waldorf Astoria New York hotel to a Chinese insurance company, the deal is still in limbo.

U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC Welcome Banquet November 10, 2014.

Republicans Balk At Obama's Climate Deal With China

Christl Leong |

Nov 13, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Republicans on Wednesday balked at President Barack Obama's climate deal with China and vowed to make all necessary moves to block executive action in reducing carbon emissions.

Group Yoga practice recently took place at New York's Times Square.

China, U.S., Join India In Call For International Yoga Day

Dan Weisman |

Nov 01, 2014 04:50 PM EDT

China, India and the U.S. have found an issue they all could agree on with the three major international players joining in a call Saturday for the institution of an international Yoga day.

U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power Under Self-Monitoring After Returning from West Africa

Andy Vitalicio |

Oct 31, 2014 07:12 PM EDT

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power is self-monitoring for Ebola, after arriving from her trip to some of the countries hardest-hit by the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

UN Intensifies Pressure For Hong Kong Open Elections

Christl Leong |

Oct 24, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

The United Nations Human Rights Committee on Thursday urged China to ensure Hong Kong's universal suffrage in all respects, not just granting the right to vote but the right to run in the elections as well.

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