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Fire at dawn in Kazakhstan hostel kills 13
AFP, Published on 30/11/2023
» ALMATY (KAZAKHSTAN) - Kazakhstan said Thursday that at least 13 people were killed in a fire that broke out at dawn in a hostel in the Central Asian country's largest city Almaty.
COP28 talks no place to boost fossil fuels says ex-UN climate boss
AFP, Published on 30/11/2023
» PARIS - The UN's former climate chief said she was "giving up hope" that fossil fuel firms will be part of the solution to warming as pivotal COP28 talks start Thursday in oil-rich United Arab Emirates.
Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at UN climate talks
AFP, Published on 30/11/2023
» DUBAI - The UN climate conference opens in Dubai on Thursday with nations under pressure to increase the urgency of action on global warming and wean off fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts UAE.
Huge blow for Wilders as major party snubs coalition
AFP, Published on 30/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a major setback to his goal of forming a governing coalition Wednesday when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views.
COP28 president denies using climate talks to push oil deals
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» DUBAI - The Emirati host of the UN climate conference in Dubai denied Wednesday reports that he used his presidency of the crucial talks on global warming to pursue fossil fuels deals.
Thumbs-up for Wilders in one of poorest Dutch districts
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» ROTTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) - Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's stunning election win may have sent shockwaves through Europe's political elite, but in one of the country's poorest districts, his populist message is hitting home.
From the Israel-Gaza war to the Moon race: Events that defined 2023
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» PARIS - From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel, and the fierce retribution it provoked, to the kiss that caused a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023:
Dutch version of British Royal book scrapped amid race reports
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - The Dutch version of a new book about the British Royal Family has been withdrawn amid reports it accidentally revealed which royal commented about the skin colour of Harry and Meghan's baby.
Iran's Raisi a no-show at summit announced by Erdogan
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» ANKARA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi failed to show up Tuesday for a summit in Ankara that Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier announced to reporters, but which Tehran itself never officially confirmed.
Art for bark's sake: stray dogs take up painting for UK charity
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) - In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art -- one tail swish at a time.