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UN report says Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’
November 3, 2021
UN report says Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’
GENEVA (AP) — The UN human rights chief said Wednesday that Ethiopia’s yearlong war has been marked by “extreme brutality”…
COVID-19 vaccine campaign expands to elementary-age children
November 3, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine campaign expands to elementary-age children
The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age…
UN, Ethiopia rights panel to issue report on abuses in Tigray
November 3, 2021
UN, Ethiopia rights panel to issue report on abuses in Tigray
NAIROBI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – A report on abuses committed during war in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region will be published…
Biden uses trip abroad to confront China on climate, more
November 3, 2021
Biden uses trip abroad to confront China on climate, more
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Over five days abroad at two global summits, President Joe Biden showed a new willingness to…
Ethiopia tried to limit rare UN report on Tigray war abuses
November 2, 2021
Ethiopia tried to limit rare UN report on Tigray war abuses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The findings of the only human rights investigation allowed in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray region will be…
Troubles at home shadow Biden’s climate efforts abroad
November 2, 2021
Troubles at home shadow Biden’s climate efforts abroad
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — President Joe Biden joined other world leaders Tuesday to highlight the importance of preserving forests as…
Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
November 2, 2021
Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — More than 100 countries pledged Tuesday to end deforestation in the coming decade — a promise…
‘Ordinary people suffer most’: China farms face climate woes
November 2, 2021
‘Ordinary people suffer most’: China farms face climate woes
JIAOZUO, China (AP) — Wang Yuetang’s sneakers sink into the mud of what was once his thriving corn and peanut…
Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
November 2, 2021
Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas…
China urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
November 2, 2021
China urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has told families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of…