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UN votes to support action on climate change despite U.S opposition

NEW YORK, 21 MAY 2026 (AP) — The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn. The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the landmark advisory opinion by the UN’s top court last July […]

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Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal

NEW YORK/MUNICH, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 (AP) — The Trump administration is urging other nations to press the Pacific island country of Vanuatu to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take action. In guidance issued last week to […]

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