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Children are 'first victims' of climate change, French rights watchdog warns

France's Defender of Rights urges the government to address climate change's impact on children. The organisation outlines several key recommendations in a report released Wednesday to mark United Nations World Children's Day.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2024

Middle East latest: Israel insists on right to act against Hezbollah in any deal to end fighting

Israel’s defense minister says his country insists on the right to act militarily against Hezbollah in any agreement to end the fighting in Lebanon

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

The UN authorizes the 1st mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control the outbreak in Congo

The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

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The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Cop29: The trillion-dollar question that has left climate summit at an impasse

Talks over an agreement toi to inject climate finance into developing countries remain fraught as UN asks delegates to ‘cut the theatrics’

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

African delegates urge action, hope for last-minute deal in Azerbaijan

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations. African representatives are emphasizing that, despite being the least polluting continent, Africa disproportionately suffers from the climate crisis. Some have expressed cautious optimism to RFI about the possibility of a last-minute resolution.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2024

Western Powers Move To Censure Iran At UN Nuclear Meet

European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a "proportionate" response if it passes.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

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US Envoy Presses Israel-Hezbollah Truce Bid In Lebanon Visit

US envoy Amos Hochstein was in Lebanon Wednesday, seeking to hammer out a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, as the militant group battled Israeli troops in the south of the country.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going?

At Cop28 last year they also pledged to double energy efficiency in an effort to cut the world’s reliance on fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Validation phase of India-Vietnam joint military exercise VINBAX -2024 concluded successfully

The fifth edition of the bilateral military exercise VINBAX 2024 between the Indian and Vietnamese armed forces is currently underway at Ambala, Haryana. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2024

Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up’

Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment accused of producing 132m tonnes of it

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal

The Cop29 presidency of Azerbaijan asked both the UK and Brazil to ensure the delivery of ‘a balanced set of negotiated outcomes’ at the Baku summit.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

US Decision On Ukraine Missiles Complicates Diplomatic Thaw With Russia

US decision to allow Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia raises diplomatic complexities and uncertainties.

UN To Vote Again On Gaza Ceasefire, US Plans Unclear

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

UK pension fund loses more than £350m with waste incinerator power plants

Shareholder accuses Aviva Investors of ‘calamitous’ investments as three sites expected to go bust

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Time ticks down for negotiators at UN climate talks to find deal to curb warming and its effects

Time is running short for negotiators at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan to solve a difficult puzzle

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Myanmar Led World In Landmine Victims In 2023: Monitor

Landmines and unexploded munitions claimed more victims in Myanmar than in any other country last year, a monitor said on Wednesday, with over 1,000 people killed or wounded in the country.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records

Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing

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International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Ugandan Opposition Figure Besigye 'Kidnapped', Says Wife

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was "kidnapped" in Kenya and is being held in a Kampala military jail, according to his wife, a top UN official.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers as death toll passes 40

The number of Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 reported to reach 41 after latest attack.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean soldiers ‘fighting in Russian elite units’

South Korean MP on intelligence committee says North has also shipped more arms to Russia; US and UK slam Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ nuclear rhetoric. What we know on day 1,001

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers of children will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

US Announces Talks With Israel Over Civilian Casualties In Gaza

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Congo accuses rebel group of 'ethnic cleansing' in country's east

Congo’s government has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s east

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Trump’s approval rating now 20 points higher as president-elect than when he left the White House

Small majority say in poll Trump is attempting to unite country while slightly fewer say he remains a threat to democracy.

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