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A third of women suffer long-term medical consequences after giving birth. These 9 ‘underreported’ health problems are impacting millions

Nearly 290,000 women around the world die in childbirth each year, and a third of those who survive develop a long-term health issue after pregnancy.

Fortune

US Finds War Crimes And Ethnic Cleansing In Sudan War

The United States said Wednesday that Sudan's rival forces have both committed war crimes in their brutal conflict and alleged a new ethnic cleansing campaign in scarred Darfur.

International Business Times

Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters

Israeli officials have accused international groups, including the United Nations, of ignoring what it describes as evidence of rape and sexual violence by Hamas fighters during the Oct. 7 attacks.

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UN slams COP28 'posturing' as negotiators spar over ending fossil fuels

Countries at the COP28 climate talks need to stop posturing, aim high and agree on a way to end the "fossil fuel era as we know it", UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Wednesday, as tension over the future of coal, oil and gas came to the fore.

France 24

Senior UN official denounces 'blatant disregard' in Israel-Hamas war after many UN sites are hit

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says there's no safe haven in Gaza for civilians — not even U.N. shelters and “safe zones” designated by Israel

The Independent UK

Don't applaud the climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – it might not warrant that standing ovation

Shortly after the opening ceremony of the 2023 United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai, delegates of nations around the world rose in a standing ovation to celebrate a long-awaited agreement to launch a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries recover from climate-related disasters.

The Conversation

The Sunnylands Statement sets a positive signal: World leaders gathered for COP28 must build off of it

In a politically turbulent world, it is rare to witness major global actors set aside their disagreements to address the existential threats posed by climate change. On Nov. 14, the United States and China did just this by issuing the Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis.

The Conversation

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2 Beaten-Down Solar Stocks Due for a Rebound

These two solar stocks are the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2023, but they could be poised for a turnaround if the macro forecast improves as expected next year.

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Where the Republican candidates stand on Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie all have different pitches on why they should be the GOP nominee and not Donald Trump. They will likely all fail to convince Republican primary voters

The Independent UK

Climate tipping points are nearer than you think – our new report warns of catastrophic risk

It’s now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years.

The Conversation

UN condemnation of sexual violence by Hamas ‘too little, too late’, says Israel

Israel says comments by Unicef chief were insufficient and came only as a result of international pressure

The Guardian - UK

Fossil Fuels On The Table At COP28 As OPEC Slashes Production, US Crude Output Breaks Records

COP28 may become the first-ever international climate summit to commit to eventually phasing out oil and gas.

International Business Times

European Union calls for "the beginning of the end" of fossil fuels at COP28 climate talks

This year’s climate talks should “mark the beginning of the end” of fossil fuels the European Commissioner for Climate Action said on Wednesday as the United Nations summit wrapped up its first week

The Independent UK

Guyana's president says it is preparing for a possible incursion by Venezuela into disputed area

Guyana's president tells The Associated Press his country is taking every necessary step to protect itself from a potential incursion by Venezuela, which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and minerals in Guyana’s vast Essequibo region that it considers its own

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Inside a southern Gaza hospital: Screaming orphaned children, amputee toddlers and the stench of rotting flesh

As Israel expands its ground assault into Khan Younis, a surgeon at the European Hospital in the city describes desperately trying to treat a relentless stream of wounded children as critical supplies run out

The Guardian - UK

Mary Robinson reiterates call for rapid phase-out of fossil fuels

Former Ireland leader issues firm response in row over comments made to her by Cop28 president

International Business Times

UN Seeks Israel Access For Hamas Sexual Violence Investigation

The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate.

Fortune

Sheryl Sandberg takes a stand against rape in the Israel-Hamas war

The former Meta COO is speaking out against sexual violence on Oct. 7.

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Israeli ambassador ‘very sad’ about rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia

Amir Maimon urges government ‘to take all necessary measures’ to ensure ‘different people of different faiths’ feel secure

Al Jazeera

UN warns of ‘horror’ and ‘atrocities’ as Israel steps up Gaza assault

Officials call on Israel, Hamas, world powers to halt ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as Palestinians fruitlessly seek safety.

Al Jazeera

Why is Israel at war with the UN?

Over the course of its war with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has repeatedly clashed with the United Nations.

Al Jazeera

2023 declared hottest year on record as UN slams climate inaction

The temperature record was confirmed as a UN official condemned ‘posturing’ at COP28 climate summit.

The Guardian - UK

UN chief warns Gaza aid delivery could collapse as Israel and Hamas fight house-to-house

UN secretary general says situation ‘fast deteriorating into catastrophe with potentially irreversible implications’

Evening Standard

OPINION - If Nikki Haley is the new hope for sane Republicans, it's bad news for her

Nikki Haley scored two big-money prestige endorsements last week that strikingly boost her standing in the Republican primaries. The Koch Brothers’ conservative money machine, Americans for Prosperity Action, lined up behind the former South Carolina governor, a move that could provide her with maximum financial support, especially if she overtakes,…

The Independent UK

Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks

This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record numbers registered to attend, but activists who have spent years demonstrating at the annual event say their space to voice their demands is shrinking year on year

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