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Russia's Gazprom stops flow of natural gas to Austria, utility says
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says his country has a secure supply of alternative fuel for this winter
First batch of Boy Scout art raises over $3.7 million for abuse victims
Hoping to survive a barrage of sexual abuse claims, the Boy Scouts filed for bankruptcy in 2020
Giuliani turns over luxury watches, Mercedes in defamation case
He relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall.
Democratic governors prepare for legal battles over Trump policies
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, some state governors from the opposition Democratic Party are preparing to defend their states’ progressive policies. Matt Dibble reports from California, where the governor has called for an emergency session of the state assembly.
G20 Social discusses goal of lifting 600 million people out of poverty by 2030
Some 40,000 people attended the G20 Social Summit, engaging in discussions on inequality and climate change
Super Typhoon Man-yi pounds Philippines
Man-yi is the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month
Tropical Storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast
Possible life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides are in the forecast for the weekend.
Iranian press divided over envoy's reported meeting with Elon Musk
The New York Times reported that the billionaire met with Iran's United Nations ambassador
Gabon votes on new constitution after military seized power last year
The constitution would impose a seven-year presidential term, renewable once, and forbid family members from succeeding a president
Venezuela frees more prisoners arrested after election, rights group says
At least 10 detainees were released
Protesters in Georgia's separatist region refuse to give up government buildings
Demonstrators stormed the buildings to protest proposed measures that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia
Protesters gather at UN climate talks in ‘global day of action’
Demonstrators call for more money for transitioning to clean energy and adapting to climate change, but progress has been slow
Jake Paul beats boxing legend Mike Tyson
The 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-prizefighter defeated the 58-year-old former heavyweight champ by unanimous decision
Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborns
16 more were injured
Russia captures 2 villages in eastern Ukraine, defense ministry says
Towns are in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Why is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza?
Aid groups accuse Israeli military of hindering or blocking shipments in Gaza; Israel accuses UNRWA of not doing enough to retrieve cargoes
Food aid can cut hardships from climate change; should more be done?
As climate change worsens droughts and floods worldwide, government agencies and local operators have found that aid efforts can still be made more effective and financially sustainable