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Nations race to land climate deal as Cop29 draft is rejected

A fresh draft of a climate pact unveiled Thursday at Cop29 failed to break an impasse between nations, with negotiators racing against the clock to broker a trillion-dollar finance agreement.

Radio France Internationale

At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how much wealthy nations will pay

The Independent UK

At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewater

The Independent UK

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‘Every night we only hoped to survive’: Sudanese refugees’ search for safety

Refugees who escaped Sudan’s civil war and fled to Ethiopia have found themselves on the run from another conflict

The Guardian - UK

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping mission

The Independent UK

Senate Effort To Block Offensive Weapons Sale To Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders leads Senate effort to block offensive weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict, sparking debate over U.S. aid and Israel's treatment...

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Australia hoped hosting a Cop climate summit was a done deal. But one nation still stands in the way

Despite a diplomatic push from Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese, Turkey won’t back down on its bid to host Cop31

The Guardian - AU

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COP29: ‘climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt

As this year’s UN climate summit reaches its final stage of negotiations, Pacific scholars are calling on world leaders to improve the dispersal system of climate finance to support people living in small island nations.

The Conversation

Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality

As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year’s annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater.

The Conversation

At Least 150 People Killed In Violence In Haitian Capital In Past Week: UN

Soaring violence in Port-au-Prince since last week has left at least 150 people dead, bringing the number of deaths in Haiti this year to over 4,500, the United Nations said Wednesday.

International Business Times

US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block arms sales to Israel

Moves to advance three resolutions, which would have halted recent sale of $20bn in US weapons to Israel, all failed

The Guardian - US

Princess Madeleine of Sweden Shares a Major Passion With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as She Returns to USA for Glamorous Charity Event

The princess moved back to Sweden after living in Florida for six years.

Marie Claire

Biden Administration Vetoes UN Resolution Against Israel

Biden administration vetoed a UN resolution condemning Israel over concerns about hostages held by Hamas. The resolution called for a cease-fire but did no...

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Israeli Officials Demand Freedom To Strike Hezbollah In Cease-Fire

Israeli officials push for right to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon amid cease-fire talks; U.S. envoy hopeful for agreement amidst regional conflicts.

The Conversation

Cop29: How fast is Earth warming?

In September 1933, American meteorologist Joseph Kincer asked a simple question: is the climate changing? So began the effort to understand the scope of humanity’s interference with the climate.

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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

Vote marks fourth time Joe Biden’s administration has vetoed a UNSC Gaza ceasefire resolution since Israel’s war began.

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Trump's first week in office may set tone on abortion policy - Roll Call

Trump will be asked to quickly weigh in on United Nations Population Fund, Mexico City Policy once he enters office in January 2025.

The Independent UK

Israeli officials demand the right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon

Israeli officials have demanded freedom to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of any emerging cease-fire deal between the sides, raising a potential complication as a top U.S. envoy was in the region attempting to clinch an agreement

Radio France Internationale

France summons Azerbaijan ambassador over President Aliyev's 'unacceptable' remarks at Cop29

France has summoned Azerbaijan's ambassador to Paris over 'unacceptable remarks' made by the country's President Ilham Aliyev last week at the Cop29 climate talks he is hosting in Baku.

The Independent UK

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release

The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023

The Conversation

Sustainable peace in Sudan: how international investment and solidarity can help end a ‘forgotten war’

In recent years, armed conflicts have frequently made global headlines, but media coverage has largely focused on just a few highly publicised wars. These conflicts represent only the tip of the iceberg: more than 50 countries are currently suffering from shocking levels of armed violence, many of which receive little…

The Guardian - UK

Iran has offered to keep uranium below purity levels for a bomb, IAEA confirms

UN inspectorate chief calls Tehran’s move a ‘concrete step in the right direction’, amid threat of restored sanctions

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