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Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties 

November 18, 2024 - 07:11
The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables that were historically farmed by the indigenous Mapuche people

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom

November 18, 2024 - 07:01
Spirit said it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and that customers can continue to book and fly without interruption

South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground 

November 18, 2024 - 06:49
Ramaphosa urged the police to respect the miners' rights and not put their lives at risk and said his government would work with the mining industry on the issue of illegal mining

Dutch minister: Chinese trade with Russia 'directly affecting' EU security

November 18, 2024 - 06:38
In cooperation with the United States, the Dutch government has rolled out a series of progressively tighter export restrictions preventing ASML from shipping its most advanced technology to Chinese chipmakers

Beirut schools closed after deadly airstrikes 

November 18, 2024 - 06:25
Hezbollah spokesman among those killed

Russian attack kills 11, injures 89

November 18, 2024 - 05:30
U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons

November 18, 2024 1000 UTC

November 18, 2024 - 05:00

Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal

November 18, 2024 - 04:08
The pact allows both countries to share classified military information securely

Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts

November 18, 2024 - 03:51
The problem is linked to the growing use of plastics coupled with a lack of waste collection in the region

November 18, 2024 0600 UTC

November 18, 2024 - 02:00

In heart of Amazon, Biden marks climate ‘legacy’

November 18, 2024 - 01:45
U.S. President Joe Biden began a trip to Brazil Sunday, becoming the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest to mark his efforts on fighting climate change. He will attend the summit of the 20 largest economies, the G20, Monday in Rio de Janeiro.

UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council

November 17, 2024 - 23:07
A power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces broke out in April 2023, killing thousands and triggering the world's largest displacement crisis

World Bank helps Malawi’s poorest tackle climate shocks

November 17, 2024 - 22:47
The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program.

Biden to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia.

November 17, 2024 - 22:35
While traveling in South America for the APEC and G20 summits, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly changed his mind and will be allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons in long-range strikes on targets inside Russia. A look at the transition of power from one president to the next, and a look at what president-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks might say about how he will govern.

2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

November 17, 2024 - 22:11
No arrests were announced and no suspect information was released

November 18, 2024 - 0200 UTC

November 17, 2024 - 21:00

Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power

November 17, 2024 - 19:54
The draft constitution proposes sweeping changes that could prevent dynastic rule and transfer of power

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

November 17, 2024 - 19:47
Federal officials say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency

Union workers picket for 3rd day at Las Vegas casino with no talks slated

November 17, 2024 - 19:46
Workers are seeking a pay raise and benefits comparable to pacts reached last year at other resorts

Wildfire threat continues in much of US Northeast as dry conditions persist

November 17, 2024 - 19:38
Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border

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