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Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court
Hearings to focus on what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat the phenomenon and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but will it get to everyone who needs it?
Shot preventing HIV infections will be available at low cost in 120 poor countries, but nearly all of Latin America was excluded from the deal with drugmaker Gilead
'Moana 2' has record $221 million opening, Hollywood celebrates moviegoing feast
Studio estimates Sunday show that, combined with ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II,’ the unexpected splash by ‘Moana 2’ made for an unprecedented weekend in cinemas
Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes
Cars and debris were piled up high in the flooded streets of the popular tourist destination, with residents trying to remove mud from their water-logged properties
Mali says army drone strike killed senior rebel commander, others
Strike reportedly targeted meeting in Tinzaouaten where Tuareg rebel factions converged this week to form a unified political and military structure
December 1, 2024
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Heavy snow and numbing temperatures keep parts of the US in deep freeze
Frigid air is expected to move over the eastern third of US by Monday, with temperatures about 10 degrees (minus 12 degrees Celsius) below average
Israel-Hamas ceasefire now ‘more likely,’ US security official says
US, Israel report talks on halt to fighting and return of hostages are ongoing
LA’s sanctuary city ordinance gives hope to city’s undocumented immigrants
The Los Angeles City Council approved a so-called sanctuary city ordinance on November 19 – this means local police and state authorities are not going to share information on people’s immigration status with federal immigration authorities unless it involves a serious crime.
US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Kyiv inherited nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union after its collapse but gave them up under a 1994 agreement, in return for security assurances from Russia, the United States and Britain
Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas
Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since roof collapse killed 15 people
Street protests and blockades have been held almost daily since Nov. 1 roof collapse, demanding accountability after tons of concrete fell on people sitting or walking below on sunny day
Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election
With all votes tallied, Social Democratic Alliance had won 15 seats in 63-seat parliament, Althingi — more than doubling its total — and secured almost 21% of votes, according to national broadcaster RUV
Taliban: Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks
Afghanistan is among the countries most vulnerable to global warming, despite minimal emissions, and the Taliban government have argued that their political isolation should not bar them from international climate talks
UN to halt aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing, says route is too dangerous
It says armed gangs have looted recent convoys
Putin approves record Russian defense spending
Around 32.5% of the budget is allocated for national defense, up from 28.3% this year
Biden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa
The $5 billion infrastructure project is aimed at securing critical minerals supply chains on the African continent