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Merkel vows greater international role for Germany in 2019

Merkel vows greater international role in 2019 and says Germany must stand up for its convictions.

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Brussels protesters rally against UN migration pact

Protesters took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to voice their opposition to a United Nations pact on migration, which is set to be approved later this week.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: times they are a-changin’ | View

We take a look back over the past week and all the opinions that have had you talking.

Morocco

UN marks marks 70th anniversary of human rights declaration

The UN says human rights declaration more relevant than ever as world marks 70th anniversary of landmark event

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USA

Euroviews. America is setting its U.N. ambassador pick up for failure on the global stage | View

Haley succeeded on the world stage because of her credibility. Nauert will need a significant investment from Trump to achieve the same status.

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What is the UN migration pact causing political turmoil in the EU?

It has left the Belgian government fighting for survival and prompting the departure of Slovakia's foreign minister — what is the UN migration pact that is causing unexpected political unrest in the EU?

France

Should the EU take France's seat on the UN Security Council?

Germany wants the EU to have a bigger say in the biggest decisions in international politics.

World News

Which EU countries ranked highest for food sustainability in 2018?

France has come out on top of the Food Sustainability Index (FSI) 2018 among high-income countries.

World

Italy hosts international conference on Libyan stabilisation

Italy hosts international conference on Libyan stabilisation.

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UN treaty of migration: What was agreed

Some 190 countries are scheduled to ratify the treaty in December to make regular migration safe and more orderly around the world. Euronews takes a look at what they are committing to.

Austria

EU regrets Austria's backing out of global migration pact

It's after Austria followed the United States and Hungary in backing out of a United Nations migration pact.

World News

Bachelet calls for international experts to help Khashoggi inquiry

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Tuesday for international experts to be involved in an independent investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

USA

US to withdraw from 144-year-old UN postal scheme

The Trump administration says the UN treaty is unfair to the US Postal Service and American retailers, and favours countries like China.

World News

UN criticised over new human rights council members

The latest cohort of countries to be elected onto the Council includes the Philippines, Bahrain, Eritrea and Cameroon, drawing condemnation from Human Rights Watch.

USA

What do young people think of the UNGA addresses? | #TheCube

We are hearing from politicians at the United Nations General Assembly, but what do young people think?

World

Trump trades barbs with Iran counterpart Rouhani at UNGA

US President Donald Trump exchanges barbs with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, condemns globalism and touts achievements in his address to the UN General Assembly. His self-aggrandising claims at one point drew laughter from the diplomatic crowd.

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Euroviews. From United Nations to United Networks | View

Who sets the global agenda in our new world order?

World

UN General Assembly begins amid tensions between US and Iran

Last year it was North Korea, this year Iran may be in the US president's crosshairs at the UN General Assembly. Both American President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the UN General Assembly today, but it's unlikely they'll meet after Rouhani shot the idea down.

World News

Europe briefing: 6 stories to know about today

Here are the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

USA

All eyes on Trump as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly

After President Donald Trump used last year’s UN General Assembly to outline his ‘’America First’’ policy, many nations are stressing the importance of old alliances and partnerships.