Obama calls climate change our biggest threat
In his 2015 State of the Union address, President Obama touched on a range of global challenges, but declared the environment his top concern.
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Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS weighs next steps [infographic]
International partners are gathering in Washington on November 14 to plan for continuing counterterrorism efforts after the defeat of ISIS.
Solar energy powers new opportunities in Rwanda
Gigawatt Global's energy production doesn't stop at improving the environment; the company created an education program for orphans in a nearby village.
Smithsonian’s rare Russian stamps
One of the world's greatest collections of stamps from Imperial Russia is in the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum in Washington.
Pompeo in India: ‘Our partnership has been steadily growing’
Learn more about the historic September 6 meeting among top diplomatic and military officials from the U.S. and India in New Delhi.
The wild side of U.S.-Russian relations
In Russia's diverse terrain, parks and reserves protect unique habitats and rare species. The U.S. is helping in the work to save the wild things.
Bees, bats, butterflies and why they matter
Bees, bats, butterflies and other birds and insects are hard-working pollinators, critical to food security. The U.S. wants to ensure they stay healthy.
Meet Mr. Trash Wheel, hero of Baltimore harbor
A water wheel in Baltimore, named "Mr. Trash Wheel" by residents, is churning up ideas for cleaning coastal cities around the world.
More than 50 countries support Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó
The governments of countries around the world are formally recognizing Juan Guaidó as the interim president of Venezuela.