The International Court of Justice issued a ruling that ends Japan's hunt for whales, citing international obligations were breached by the country.
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U.N. aviation agency says in talks to open new Black Sea air route
The UN's aviation agency wants to open a new route for commercial aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea that will be managed by Ukraine and without "interference" from Russia, the agency's secretary-general said.
British lawmakers urge EU to stop Sri Lanka trade perks if UN probe not given access
Leading British lawmakers urged the European Union on Thursday to remove preferential trade tariffs from Sri Lanka if it fails to address human rights concerns.
Drugmakers may need indemnity for fast-tracked Ebola vaccines
Drugmakers are looking for some kind of indemnity from governments or multilateral agencies against possible losses or claims arising from the widespread emergency use of new Ebola vaccines in Africa.
As G20 chases growth goal, members differ on how to get there
Financial leaders of the Group of 20 top economies remain committed to chasing higher global growth, but were divided on how to achieve it as Germany pushed back at calls from the United States and others for more immediate stimulus.
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Several reports from multiple media outlets claimed that Russian troops are now hiding on Ukranian border.
Spain may seriously consider taking their Gibraltar dispute with Britain to the United Nations for support on the issue.
Tax havens like the British Virgin Islands gained massive amounts of investments while Belgium and most Euro zone markets failed.
