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Obama hits Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Barack Obama expressed confidence at UN climate talks Monday that the Biden administration will ultimately get its USD 555 billion climate package...
US lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors
The US lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make...
Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at...
Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record outbreaks, even as the Delta variant surge...
Japan has zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months
Japan recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday, local media said.
Indian-American police officer wounded in shooting
An Indian-American police officer has been critically wounded after he was shot by a man as he responded to a domestic dispute, officials said.
Sierra Leone declares 3-day mourning over deadly fuel tanker blast
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has declared three days of national mourning from Monday to Wednesday for the 108 lives lost in a massive...
Obama to face protests at Glasgow climate talks
The It Takes Roots (ITR) delegation representing more than 60 frontline communities leaders and organisers will be taking action inside and outside...
China issues circular on prevention, control of pollution
Chinese authorities have issued a circular to further promote the ongoing battle to prevent and control pollution, while strengthening ecological...