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Nikki Haley expected to announce presidential run, advantages and obstacles going forward

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Earlier today via Twitter, Former SC Governor Nikki Haley asked supporters to join her for a special announcement in Charleston on February 15th. The tweet continued, saying, “And yes, it’s definitely going to be a great day in South Carolina.” A presidential run will make Haley the first Republican to put her name in the hat…

Biden delivers rebuke of Vladimir Putin at United Nations

President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations in New York Wednesday and he did not hold back his criticism of Vladimir Putin as the Russian President ramps up the war in Ukraine

President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations in New York Wednesday and he did not hold back his criticism of Vladimir Putin as the Russian President ramps up the war in Ukraine

UN working on resolution to address plastic pollution

A campaign to beat plastic pollution is underway, and it is considered to be the most important green deal since the Paris agreement in 2015. The resolution is endorsed by 175 nations to address the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal.

Trump skips UN climate summit that could be ‘slingshot’ toward global goals

Activists take part in a demonstration as part of the Global Climate Strike in lower Manhattan in New York, Sept. 20, 2019. (ABC News)- Leaders from around the world are set to discuss climate change on Monday at a United Nations summit in what one U.N. official said could be a “slingshot” to catalyze global action toward reducing emissions and limiting global…

United Nations Encouraging Women to Apply for Secretary-General Role

United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power at a news conference at United Nations headquarters in New York, Dec. 08, 2015. (ABC News) — Inspired by United States presidential election and female candidates Hilary Clinton and Carly Fiorina, the United Nations is now encouraging women to apply to lead the international organization. Traditionally candidates for Secretary-General, now Ban Ki-Moon,…