President Donald Trump has declared the G20 summit in Germany a “wonderful success”, despite the US’s isolated position on climate change.
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Macron announces climate summit for December 12
Hamburg, July 8, – France’s President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday a summit on climate change for December 12, two years after the landmark Paris accord.
G-20 clashes leave dozens of officers and activists injured
Hamburg – Anti-globalization activists clashed violently with police across the German port city of Hamburg all day Friday, setting cars ablaze, throwing bottles and trying to enter the convention center where Group of 20 leaders tackled topics like international terrorism,…
How citizens are shaping budget priorities in a Kenyan County
Milka Losia knew it was the river’s fault that her brother died. The culprit was the dirty brown water they had no choice but to drink. ‘Our village needs a hospital, people are dying,” said Benson Naitalima, a farmer.
Protesters ask: Why the G20 meeting?
The “Welcome to Hell” protest was over shortly after it began, following a day of suspense in Hamburg. Many people had stayed at home or left the city. But, as Jenny Witt reports, almost everyone had expected trouble. All day,…
Trump-Putin meet: Talk of positive trajectory
Hamburg, Jul 07 (AP/UNB) — At long last face to face, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced confidence Friday that their historic first meeting would pave the way for a positive trajectory for their two countries. If…
US warns North Korea: Diplomatic window is closing
Washington, Jul 06 (AP/UNB) – The United States warned Wednesday that North Korea was “quickly closing off” the prospect of a diplomatic resolution to its provocations, as the Trump administration launched a government-wide effort to identify options for confronting Pyongyang…
China invites foreign docs to treat dissident Liu Xiaobo
China has invited medical experts from the US and Germany to help treat Chinese Nobel peace laureate Liu Xiaobo, who has terminal liver cancer.
Global shares mostly higher, shrugging off NKorea concerns
Hong Kong – Shares rose Wednesday, reversing early losses as investors shrugged off concerns over North Korea’s launch of a long-range missile a day earlier. Trading was thin following the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Investors are looking ahead to the…
Plane crashes off Venezuelan island with 9 people aboard
Caracas — A small jet with nine people aboard crashed Tuesday off the coast of Venezuela as it was attempting an emergency landing. It’s not known if there were any survivors. -UNB
Saudi Arabia, allies to meet in Cairo on Qatar crisis
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are to discuss the Qatar crisis, a month after they severed ties with the Gulf state.
US calls UNSC meet against N Korea’s missile test
The US has confirmed that North Korea tested a long-range missile which some experts believe could reach Alaska. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called it a “new escalation of the threat” and warned that Washington “will never accept a nuclear-armed…
Top 300 cooperatives generate $2.5 trillion annually
By IPS World Desk Rome, Jul 3 (IPS) – The top 300 cooperatives alone generate 2.5 trillion dollars in annual turnover, more than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of France, according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs…
Funding climate resilience benefits all nations
By Kenton X. Chance Kingstown, St. Vincent, Jul 4 (IPS) – A leading climate change mitigation and adaptation activist and former climate negotiator in the Caribbean says that the United States could protect its economic and political interest by helping…
A small step towards justice in Syria
Catherine Marchi-Uhel appointed to head new UN investigation Balkees JarrahVerified account Today, the UN Secretary-General appointed Catherine Marchi-Uhel to head a new UN team tasked with investigating serious crimes committed in Syria since 2011. For victims who have known nothing…
Iranians hold mocking ‘Trumpism’ cartoon contest
Tehran, Iran (AP) — Iranians have organized a “Trumpism” cartoon contest in which hundreds of participants were invited to submit artwork mocking the U.S. leader.
Qatar responds to demands as deadline extended
Kuwait City, July 4 – Qatar on Monday responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies after they agreed to give a defiant Doha another 48 hours to address their grievances.
US tightens security on nuclear inspections
Washington – The Pentagon has thrown a cloak of secrecy over assessments of the safety and security of its nuclear weapons operations, a part of the military with a history of periodic inspection failures and bouts of low morale. –AP/UNB
Avignon shooting: Eight injured near French mosque
Eight people have been injured in a shooting outside a mosque in southern France, officials have confirmed. Worshippers leaving the Arrahma mosque in Avignon were approached by two hooded suspects at about 22:30 local time (21:30 GMT) on Sunday.
Diplomats ponder whether UK may U-turn on Brexit
A British newspaper says EU diplomats are frustrated at a lack of clear vision over the UK Brexit plan. One envoy thinks a weakened leadership and the scale of what leaving the bloc entails could force a change of mind.
20 dead in road accidents in Russia; 14 as bus catches fire
Moscow — Russian officials say at least 14 people have been killed after a bus caught fire following a nighttime collision with a truck that was being towed and six other people have been killed in separate road accidents. –AP/UNB
Pope sacks Vatican cardinal handling abuse cases
Gerhard Mueller relieved of duties just days after pope aide Pell was charged with child sex abuse. During Mueller’s term, his office amassed a 2,000-case backlog [Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters] Pope Francis has dismissed the church’s chief of doctrine, Cardinal Gerhard Mueller…
Congress is taking back power from Trump?
In ways big and small, Congress is taking back power from President Donald Trump on national security matters, US leading news network CNN has reported. From Russia to the Pentagon budget, Republicans in Congress are proposing new checks to curb…
2 civilians killed as Indian troops battle Kashmir rebels
Srinagar — A woman and a young man were killed and several other people injured during anti-India protests and clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir that erupted Saturday after government forces launched an operation against rebels in the disputed region, police said.…
China’s Xi: No tolerance for subversion in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said any activities in Hong Kong seen as threatening China’s sovereignty and stability would be “absolutely impermissible,” employing some of his harshest language yet toward pro-democracy activities in the territory. –AP/UNB
German parliament paves way for same-sex marriage
Berlin – German lawmakers have agreed to put the legalization of same-sex marriage to a vote in parliament’s last session before its summer break, paving the way for the likely passage of the law. –AP/UNB
Global cyberattack seems intent on havoc, not extortion
Paris, Jun 30 (AP/UNB)- A cyberattack that caused indiscriminate economic damage around the world was apparently designed to create maximum havoc in Russia’s neighbor and adversary Ukraine, security researchers said.
US approves 1st arms sale to Taiwan under Trump
Washington, Jun 30 (AP/UNB)- The State Department has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth a total of $1.4 billion, the first such deal with the self-governing island since President Donald Trump took office, officials said Thursday.
North Korea warns US it will keep building nuclear arsenal
United Nations — North Korea’s U.N. ambassador warned the United States and the rest of the world Wednesday that his country will keep building up its nuclear arsenal regardless of sanctions, pressure or military attack. –AP/UNB
Reporter seeks justice for ‘white van’ torture in Sri Lanka
Colombo — The sight of a white van still haunts Poddala Jayantha, a Sri Lankan journalist exiled in the U.S. –AP/UNB