Planet tipping points pose 'unprecedented' threat to humanity
PARIS, France, December 10 ------ Humanity faces an "unprecedented" risk from tipping points that could unleash a domino effect of...
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Dec 10, 2023
Mystery illness affecting dogs across United States
December 10 ------ A mystery respiratory illness has stricken dogs in at least 14 states, according to the American Veterinary Medical...
Dec 9, 2023
France on 'high' alert for bird flu after new cases detected
PARIS, France, December 9 ------ France raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate' after new cases of the disease were...
Dec 9, 2023
Cut fossil fuel use to save millions of lives, health experts say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 9 ------ Countries must put people’s health at the center of their plans to fight climate change...
Dec 8, 2023
Asia stocks gain as lower bond yields buoy tech; oil sags
TOKYO, December 8 ------ Asia-Pacific equities gained as bets firmed for a peak in interest rates among major central banks globally, as...
Dec 8, 2023
WHO says time to hike alcohol, sugary drinks tax
GENEVA, Switzerland , December 8 ------ Countries need to increase their taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, the World Health...
Dec 7, 2023
Saudi Arabia urges US restraint as Houthis attack ships in Red Sea
RIYADH/DUBAI, December 7 ------ Saudi Arabia has asked the United States to show restraint in responding to attacks by Yemen's Houthis...
Dec 7, 2023
China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism
BEIJING, December 7 ------ China’s foreign ministry said its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier...
Dec 7, 2023
Ukraine's latest weapons request includes THAAD air defenses and F-18s
WASHINGTON, December 7 ------ Ukraine's latest list of U.S. weapons it says it needs to fight the Russian military includes sophisticated...
Dec 7, 2023
EU countries order only 60,000 shells for Ukraine via new scheme - sources
BRUSSELS, December 7 ------ European Union countries have placed orders for only 60,000 artillery shells under an EU scheme to help get...
Dec 6, 2023
France urges Beijing to help avert 'crisis' in South China Sea
SYDNEY, Australia, December 6 ------ France's top diplomat urged Beijing to re-think its assertive behavior in the South China Sea,...
Dec 6, 2023
Hostages on 60th day in Gaza as freed captives meet Israel PM
JERUSALEM, Undefined, December 6 ------ As Israel marked the 60th day that nearly 140 hostages are held by Gaza militants, a group of...
Dec 6, 2023
Dutch government pledges nearly $2.7 billion for Ukraine in 2024
KYIV, Ukraine, December 6 ------ The Netherlands announced it would support Ukraine in 2024 with a 2.5 billion euros (nearly $2.7...
Dec 6, 2023
Ukraine sees 'big risk' of losing war if U.S. Congress postpones vital aid
WASHINGTON/KYIV, December 6 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff said that the postponement of U.S. assistance...
Dec 5, 2023
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration
LONDON, December 5 ------ Britain announced plans to slash the number of migrants arriving by legal routes, raising the minimum salary...
Dec 5, 2023
Maldives leader: India has agreed to withdraw troops
NEW DELHI, December 5 ------ India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the leader of the strategically...
Dec 5, 2023
White House: Ukraine aid to run out by yearend
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5 ------ The White House's budget chief warned the United States Congress that failure to agree fresh funds...
Dec 5, 2023
Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
KYIV, Ukraine, December 5 ------ Ukrainian officials launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering...
Dec 4, 2023
Small tsunami recorded in areas along Japan's Pacific coast
TOKYO, December 4 ------ Small tsunami were observed in areas along Japan's Pacific coast early Sunday following a 7.7-magnitude...
Dec 4, 2023
50 oil and gas companies pledge to cut operational emissions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 4 ------ Fifty oil and gas companies representing 40 percent of global production pledged to...
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