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CO2 cuts v. cash: Climate talks stymied by stand-off
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» PARIS - Pressure to speed cuts in carbon pollution took a back seat at UN climate talks that ended late Thursday night, as emerging economies, including China, demanded that rich ones vastly scale up climate financing.
Bus crash in Canada leaves 15 dead, 10 in hospital
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/06/2023
» A crash between a bus and a semi-truck in rural Manitoba killed 15 people and sent 10 to the hospital with injuries, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
US clampdown has crypto kings looking abroad
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» NEW YORK - After years on the sidelines, financial regulators in the United States are throwing the book at the free-wheeling cryptocurrency industry, with angry entrepreneurs threatening to take their business overseas.
US charges nine in art, sports memorabilia theft conspiracy
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» NEW YORK - An Andy Warhol silkscreen, Jackson Pollock painting and World Series rings awarded to baseball legend Yogi Berra -- those were just a few of the high-value items US prosecutors charged nine people Thursday with stealing.
With future PM Orpo, Finland trades charisma for cool-headedness
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» HELSINKI - Finland's next prime minister Petteri Orpo presents a stark contrast to his charismatic predecessor Sanna Marin, with his cool-headed demeanour and focus on reining in spending.
Finland to get right-wing govt with far right
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» HELSINKI - Finland's conservative leader and Prime Minister designate Petteri Orpo said Thursday a four-party coalition including the far-right Finns Party had agreed to form a government more than two months after elections.
Oscar-winning UK actress turned MP Glenda Jackson dies at 87: agent
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» LONDON - British actress Glenda Jackson, the two-time Oscar-winning actress who went on to become an MP, died on Thursday at the age of 87, prompting tributes from the worlds of entertainment and politics.
Donors stump up $6.1 bn for Syrians, as EU stays anti-Assad
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» BRUSSELS - International donors led by the EU on Thursday pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) for Syrian refugees, but Brussels stressed it will not ease its stance on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
UK's Truss admits to 'mistakes' -- but blames enemies
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» LONDON - British former prime minister Liz Truss on Thursday conceded to "mistakes" over her disastrous short-lived tenure last year -- but blamed the economic "establishment" for torpedoing her policies.
Vigil held for UK knife and van attack victims
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» LONDON - Thousands of people on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of a knife and vehicle rampage that left three dead in Nottingham, central England.