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'Imposing ignorance': US climate science under siege

A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been canceled. The nation's top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

Caracas protest denounces secrecy of Venezuela transition talks

Dozens of protesters rallied Wednesday outside a hotel hosting political transition talks in Venezuela's capital, demanding greater transparency from the authorities and opposition, AFP journalists observed.

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Teen killed in twin Jerusalem bus stop attacks

Explosions hit two bus stops in Jerusalem Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding 14, in unclaimed attacks cheered by Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Malaysia's Mahathir says will focus on writing after poll defeat

Malaysia’s nonagenarian former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, one of the world's longest-serving politicians, said Wednesday he will focus on writing after he suffered his first electoral defeat in more than half a century.

Strike kills Ukrainian newborn, Zelensky slams Russia

Russian strikes killed a newborn baby at a Ukrainian maternity ward and two other civilians elsewhere, officials said Wednesday as President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "terror and murder".

One dead in twin Jerusalem bus stop attacks: medics

At least one person was killed and 14 wounded in two separate explosions targeting bus stops in Jerusalem Wednesday, security and medical officials said, with Israel's public security minister calling them "attacks."

At least 15 wounded in two Jerusalem bomb 'attacks': officials

At least 15 people were wounded in two separate explosions targeting bus stations in Jerusalem Wednesday, security and medical officials said, with Israel's public security minister calling them "attacks."

European Space Agency to vote on record budget, name new astronauts

The European Space Agency will vote on Wednesday on whether to spend billions more euros to keep up with rising competition in space, as well as unveiling its much-anticipated new crop of astronauts.

UK top court to rule on legality of Scottish independence vote plans

The UK's top court will on Wednesday rule whether it is legal for Scotland to hold an independence referendum next year without the consent of London.

Taiwan's newest party wants to make mahjong great again

As Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a "super-aged" society, a new political party has emerged with an unusual and somewhat singular platform -- making mahjong great again.

Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria as Erdogan vows ground operation 'soon'

Turkey struck several targets in Syria on Tuesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued new threats to launch a ground operation "soon" against Kurdish fighters despite calls for de-escalation from Washington and Moscow.

Looming freight train strike could derail Biden political momentum

Joe Biden faces the prospect of a crippling strike by railroad unions that could stall transport of fuel, corn and drinking water, dramatically complicate holiday season train travel, and dent the US president's political standing.

In final briefing, Fauci urges Americans to get vaccinated

True to form, America's outgoing top infectious disease official, Anthony Fauci, used what may be his final White House appearance Tuesday to convey a simple message.

Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by 'drone attack'

Ukraine's Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula was targeted by a drone attack on Tuesday, Kremlin-installed authorities said, adding that Moscow's forces there were "on alert".

W.Africa, European partners bolster ties against jihadist threat

West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on "homegrown" ways to prevent jihadist conflict in the Sahel threatening to "engulf" countries on the Gulf of Guinea.

Gazprom says Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies, threatens cuts

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova and threatened to curtail deliveries through a key pipeline to Europe in response.

Erdogan vows ground operation into Syria 'soon'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" unleash a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets in defiance of mounting international pressure.

Migrant boat docks in Crete after dramatic rescue

A rusty fishing boat carrying around 500 migrants docked at the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday after being dramatically rescued during near gale-force winds.

Charles III welcomes S.Africa's Ramaphosa in first state visit as king

King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for a milestone first state visit of his reign.

Kazakhstan rejects criticism of presidential election

Kazakhstan has dismissed international criticism of its presidential vote, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a landslide re-election victory.

W.Africa, European partners bolster ties against Sahel jihadist threat

West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on "homegrown" ways to prevent jihadist conflict in the Sahel threatening to "engulf" countries on the Gulf of Guinea.

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria 'soon'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in race for ANC president despite scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his sole challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.

S. Africa's Ramaphosa starts Charles III's first state visit as king

King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth expected to be on the agenda.

Ten troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad

Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.

Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid, growth

Italy's new far-right government unveiled its first budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending for 2023 going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.

Kosovo pauses controversial Serbian car plate scheme

Kosovo's prime minister, accused by Brussels of scuppering talks to resolve a row over a scheme to replace Serbian numberplates, said on Tuesday he had delayed the plan for two days.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in two-horse race for ANC president

'Twitter becoming taboo': celebs look for exit strategies

It has become the common refrain of the moment on Twitter -- something along the lines of: "In case this is the end, please find me at..."

W.Africa, European partners strengthen ties against Sahel jihadists

West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on preventing jihadist conflict in the Sahel from spilling over into countries on the Gulf of Guinea.

Russian, US pressure mounts on Turkey over Syria threat

International pressure mounted Tuesday on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a threatened ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Iran says starts enriching uranium to 60% at Fordo plant

Iran has begun producing uranium enriched to 60 percent at its Fordo plant, which was reopened in 2019 amid the breakdown of a nuclear agreement with major powers, reports said Tuesday.

Colombia resumes talks with powerful ELN guerrilla group

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the last recognized rebel group in the country, resumed formal peace talks in Venezuela Monday for the first time since they were suspended in 2019.

In Kherson, longing for family still under Russian occupation

For Olena Chernyavska, the long-awaited liberation of Kherson from Russian troops this month was a bittersweet experience.

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