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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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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…

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

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?

The Conversation

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.

Inverse

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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…

Al Jazeera

UN COP28: What to know about the climate summit in Dubai

Climate financing and reining in fossil fuels are to top the agenda of the 2023 climate change summit to be held in UAE.

The Guardian - US

UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina

Evidence of Chemours-operated plant contaminating region is ‘alleged human rights violations’, say experts appointed by council

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First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel takes off

Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by UK government, hailed by ministers but criticised by campaigners

The Hindu

Femicides at a twenty-year peak across globe | Data

UN study finds 88,900 women/girls killed in 2022 due to gender-related factors; highest in 20 years. Data shows 55% of female victims killed by family/partners, 12% of male victims. Rate of femicides per 1 lakh women highest in Africa (2.8) & Americas (1.5), Asia (0.8). India saw small decline in…

WEKU

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.

The Guardian - US

‘Sometimes you feel you’re in Palestine’: culture and cause burn brightly in Chile

Chile has the largest Palestinian diaspora outside the Middle East – and it is lending its considerable weight to the call for justice

WEKU

Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners as part of extended exchanges for hostages

Hamas had earlier Tuesday released 10 Israelis and two foreigners before 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on the fifth day of a temporary truce between the two sides.

Evening Standard

Latex-clad Olivia Colman calls out pensions funds for investing in fossil fuels in advert

About £88 billion of pension savers' money goes towards oil and gas, campaigners say

Dynamite News

Israel, Hamas to extend 'humanitarian pause for additional two days in Gaza Strip': Qatar spokesperson

Hamas said in a statement to Xinhua that the extension of the truce will be carried out "under the same conditions as listed in the previous cease-fire deal." Read further on Dynamite News:

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