America escapes New Years unscathed, but the same can't be said for civilians in Istanbul and Baghdad, who were targeted by Islamic State attacks in recent days.

The U.N. attempts to contain a worsening political crisis in the West African nation of The Gambia, and Google inks a deal with Cuba to quicken internet speeds on the island.

With the future of American climate change leadership in question during a Trump Administration, China could step into the leadership void.

The future U.N. Secretary-General takes the oath of office, pledging to address conflicts before they become humanitarian conflicts and to enact gender parity across the organization.

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte is publicly touting Donald Trump's endorsement of his brutal anti-drug crackdown.

Angela Merkel starts talking tough on immigration ahead of her 2017 reelection bid and Paris cracks down on automobile traffic in a bid to mitigate near record pollution.

Amid a widening funding shortfall, the United Nations is likely to receive far less money for its humanitarian activities than it's requesting.

Populism scores a mixed results in European elections and Australia approves the Carmichael coal mine project as environmental groups fear destruction of the Great Barrier Reef.

At a summit in Ethiopia, 33 new traditions are added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

OPEC nations agree to cut oil productions and four new elements are added to the periodic table.