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Deaths from disease in Gaza could outstrip deaths from war, UN says

Organisation warns that people are starving, lack clean water and the diarrhoea rate is up 45 times compared with a year ago

The Guardian - UK

Death Toll From Kenya Floods Almost Doubles To 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Unpacking the Dubai climate meeting

At the top of the COP28 agenda is the first Global Stocktake, a key part of the Paris Agreement machinery

The Hindu

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As disasters and heat intensify, can the world meet the urgency of the moment at the COP28 climate talks?

Eight years ago, the world agreed to an ambitious target in the Paris Agreement: hold warming to 1.5°C to limit further dangerous levels of climate change.

The Conversation

All the influence UAE can buy? Oil money and the growing clout of UN climate summit hosts

The planet is burning up, humanity's addiction to fossil fuels is to blame and the host of a crucial UN climate summit is the United Arab Emirates, a Gulf petromonarchy whose stated aim is a 25 percent ramping up of activity at its state oil company ADNOC.

France 24

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu

Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley wins Koch endorsement for Republican presidential nomination

Influential billionaire’s organization hails ‘tested leader’ as better bet to take on Biden than Trump or DeSantis

The Guardian - US

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COP28: Earth's frozen zones are in trouble – we're already seeing the consequences

As this year’s UN climate summit (COP28) gets under way in Dubai, scientists studying Earth’s frozen regions have been delivering an urgent call for action to policy makers. But is anyone listening?

The Conversation

‌The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Works To Improve Religious Freedom‌

Improved security efforts in DRC benefit Christian communities as government prioritizes protection and fights militant groups.

Zenger

UN warns that gang violence is overwhelming Haiti's once peaceful central region

The U.N. says gangs are invading Haiti’s rural central region and suffocating a once peaceful area that served as the country’s food basket but that is now plagued by kidnappings, killings and rapes

The Independent UK

How a small Caribbean island is trying to become hurricane-proof

When Hurricane Maria struck the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica in 2017, it caused the kind of devastation which is unthinkable to larger countries. The Category 5 hurricane damaged 98% of building roofs and caused US$1.2 billion (£950 million) in damage. Dominica effectively lost 226% of its GDP overnight.

The Conversation

Feud over 'loss and damages' fund risks derailing climate talks

Despite the so-called “breakthroughs” made ahead of this week’s Cop28 talks, ongoing disputes over a Loss and Damages Fund for poor countries battling climate disasters will prevent the financing tool from ever being workable, critics warn.

Radio France Internationale

Tegna Foundation Awards 242 Community Grants

The grants from the foundation and Tegna’s local stations are designed to address critical community needs

TV Tech

Burning trash to stay warm, displaced Syrians struggle to survive winter

People displaced by Syria’s war struggle with poor wages, an economic crisis and falling aid as rain and cold set in.

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish council urged to fly Palestine flag 'as they have for a decade' on UN day

A SCOTTISH council has been urged by campaigners to fly the Palestinian flag on the UN's Day of Solidarity with Palestine "as they have done…

International Business Times

US Warns Israel Over Southern Gaza Displacements

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind of mass displacement of civilians seen during the military's pummeling of the Palestinian territory's north, US officials said.

Evening Standard

OPINION - So now we know: when it comes to sexual violence against Israeli women by Hamas, the world looks away

Sunday was International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, held every year on November 25 as the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The annual event, which was first marked at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991, has since become…

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Geert Wilders will have to scrap most of manifesto to enter government, say experts

Far-right anti-Islam pledges and Nexit referendum promise are unacceptable to potential coalition partners

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The Hindu

Israel will restart bombing Gaza once hostage release, ceasefire end, says envoy

Israel to restart bombing of Gaza after hostage release; Indian govt yet to ban Hamas; Israeli President to meet PM Modi in Dubai if schedules allow; Israel sees LeT as local org, not connected to Israel.

The Conversation

Faith communities are rallying to check climate change – their size and influence counts

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), more than 80% of the global population are motivated by a faith or spirituality. Faced with the triple planetary crises of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change, what role can faith communities play in saving the planet?

Inverse

The Most Charming RPG of the Year Is Final Fantasy Meets Redwall

'Small Saga' is a charming indie RPG that takes inspiration from Final Fantasy and 'Redwall' to make a unique twist on the genre.

Al Jazeera

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs, WHO says amid Israeli siege

Shattered healthcare and sanitation systems must be restored in Gaza, says World Health Organization.

International Business Times

Norway Court Hears Lawsuit Over State's Oil Plans

A court began hearing Tuesday a lawsuit against Norway over oil and gas development plans, with environmental groups saying the country is throwing "gasoline on the fire" of the climate crisis.

The Hindu

Daily Quiz | On climate talks

On November 30, the COP28 climate talks will begin in the United Arab Emirates against the backdrop of two wars. Here’s a quiz on this crucial summit.

The National (Scotland)

UK humans rights watchdog under review over approach to transgender people

THE UK’s human rights watchdog is under review and faces losing its seat on a United Nations council over its approach to transgender rights. The…

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