Geneva

October 30, 2017

The World Meteorological Organization says atmospheric concentrations of CO2 surged to a new record level in 2016. That puts even greater pressure for countries to cut carbon pollution to avoid catastrophic climate change.

Justice

More than 1 billion 'invisible people' worldwide have no proof of identity

Agence France-Presse

October 22, 2017

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide officially don't exist — going about their daily lives without proof of identity. The issue leaves a significant fraction of the global population deprived of health and education services.

Global Politics

The Czech Republic's Trump is in the lead for prime minister

October 19, 2017

He may be facing charges over alleged EU subsidy fraud, but billionaire businessman Andrej Babis still appears poised to win this weekend's Czech general election pushing his trademark anti-corruption and anti-euro ticket.

Conflict

There's ‘higher potential’ for achieving peace in Syria, UN envoy says

Agence France-Presse

July 10, 2017

Staffan de Mistura ruled out any breakthrough at this week's negotiations to end a war that has claimed more than 320,000 lives and displaced more than half of Syria's population. But he pointed to a new ceasefire brokered with US and Russian help, covering three provinces in southern Syria, as one source of hope.

Business

Update: Tent-living UN intern 'comes clean,' planned stunt to publicize intern conditions

August 13, 2015

Updated

08/14/2015 - 11:00am

David Hyde, an unpaid intern at the UN offices in Geneva, Switzerland found a creative way to bypass the city's high cost of living. Instead of renting, he pitched a tent on Lake Geneva.

Conflict

Hopes rise for a nuclear deal with Iran

February 23, 2015

The buzz from Geneva is that international talks there on Iran’s nuclear ambitions are approaching a deal. The deal could limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities for a decade or more, in exchange for an easing of sanctions.

Conflict

There's an international effort to make safe schools in conflict zones

December 16, 2014

Ironically, just as the tragedy was unfolding in Pakistan, some three dozen nations were meeting in Geneva to discuss guidelines for protecting schools and students in conflict zones.

Global Politics

What will it take to prevent Putin from restarting the Cold War?

Business, Economics and Jobs

April 18, 2014

There was something of a diplomatic bright spot on Thursday, when representatives of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US agreed on steps to take to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. But the crisis is a long way from over and one expert says there's still a great deal of danger ahead.

Pages

Tough job for Egypt's finance minister

February 16, 2011

The World's Ben Gilbert reports from Egypt on the country's finance minister Samir Radwan. He was appointed by Hosni Mubarak. Now, Mubarak is gone, and Radwan remains. He's trying to make a difference and relishing the revolution.

Conflict & Justice

UN to probe Libya's attacks on protesters

February 22, 2011

The UN high commissioner for human rights has called for an investigation into the attacks on the protesters in Libya. They could amount to crimes against humanity. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Mona Rishmawi, the commission's chief lawyer, from Geneva.

Zero emissions race

February 24, 2011

You need a pretty big battery to drive an electric car for hundreds of miles a day. That's what participants in the 'Zero Emissions Race' did. The race began last August and ended today in a Swiss city that we want you to name…

Diplomatic Pressure Tries to Force Gaddafi to Quit

February 28, 2011

Global Politics

U.S. interest section in Iran?

July 18, 2008

An American envoy is heading to Geneva this weekend as part of a negotiation team to discuss Iran's nuclear program, and there's widespread speculation the U.S. is considering opening an Interests Section in the Iranian capital

Geo answer

September 03, 2008

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Geneva, Switzerland. The world's newest particle accelerator laboratory called the Large Hadron Collider is located near Geneva. Lisa Mullins speaks with Kate McAlpine, a science writer with the project and the author of a rap music video that explains the collider's goals.

Geo Answer-Global Hit

March 04, 2009

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Corner Brook in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Celtic music producer Brian O'Donovan samples some of the music being showcased there at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA). It's a festival devoted to Atlantic Canada's diverse musical styles.

Conflict & Justice

Iran and world powers hold nuclear talks

December 06, 2010

Iran and key world powers have begun talks in the Swiss city of Geneva on Tehran's disputed nuclear program. Lisa Mullins talks with the BBC's Iran correspondent James Reynolds who is at the meeting.

Kate McAlpine writes Large Hadron Collider Rap

September 10, 2008

Some people learn science from books, and physics from looking at traces of tiny particles ... or, for the general public, you can just hook up your iPod. Kate McAlpine penned the 'Large Hadron Rap' months ago, and it's gotten 1.6 million views since hitting Youtube. McAlpine talks physics with the Takeaway from Geneva, Switzerland.

Conflict & Justice

U.S. tax evasion still legal in Switzerland according to UBS