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![File - Carolina Schmidt (right), Minister of Environment of Chile and President of the 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [COP25], speaks at a panel discussion during the high-level meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development for All.](http://ecdn4.wn.com/ph/img/f4/0e/34c65fc0ab72feda067ef3ee9199-medium.jpg "File - Carolina Schmidt (right), Minister of Environment of Chile and President of the 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [COP25], speaks at a panel discussion during the high-level meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development for All.")
About 100 countries at UN climate talks challenge Australia's use of carryover credits
The Guardian 09 Dec 2019
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Will Articles Of Impeachment Include Trump's "Paranoid Style In Politics?"
WorldNews.com 09 Dec 2019
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Most Americans had wanted to believe that Donald Trump, once in office and facing the serious demands and responsibilities of the presidency, would finally become a president of the nation and someone the world could admire. But instead, he continued to attack and dehumanize certain Americans....
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Ukrainians fear president will accept peace on Putin's terms, as questions swirl over US support
CNN 08 Dec 2019
Kiev, Ukraine (CNN)As the US pushes forward with impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump and his dealings with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian leader is set to sit down Monday with the man overseeing another conflict involving his country. Russian President Vladimir Putin ... Putin has kept his cards close ahead of the meeting ... Read More ... ....
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Russia handed four-year-ban by WADA over doping scandal
CNN 09 Dec 2019
(CNN)The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions for four years over doping non-compliance ... WADA's executive committee decided to uphold the recommendations at a meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday ... Read More. READ ... Why the ban? ... ....
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'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA
Deccan Herald 09 Dec 2019
Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un engaged in mutual insults and threats of devastation in 2017, sending tensions soaring before a diplomatic rapprochement the following year ... Denuclearisation negotiations have been at a standstill since a summit in Hanoi broke up in February ... "Our action is for his surprise ... "We have nothing more to lose."....
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New Zealand volcano: Five people dead after White Island eruption, police say
The Independent 09 Dec 2019
Five people have died in the White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand, police have said. Emergency workers are unable to access the island, located in the Bay of Plenty. White Island exploded with ash and steam on Monday while some 50 people were nearby, authorities said earlier. Download the new Indpendent Premium app ... Shape Created with Sketch ... ....
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Miss South Africa wins Miss Universe 2019 competition
The Grio 09 Dec 2019
Nelson Mandela would be so proud. Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday after receiving excellent scores for her response to questions on social issues and what we should be teaching young girls about their value, self-being and how they have to “cement” themselves in spaces that they enter. READ MORE ... ....
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People 'unaccounted for' after volcano erupts in New Zealand
BBC News 09 Dec 2019
Volcano erupts in New Zealand with 100 people in the vicinity; NZ PM Ardern says some are unaccounted for ... ....
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FBI says it presumes Florida base shooting was act of terrorism
The Oregonian 09 Dec 2019
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism ... The U.S....
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Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM
Belfast Telegraph 09 Dec 2019
A 34-year-old transport minister is set to become Finland’s youngest prime minister ever and its third female government leader. Finland’s ruling Social Democratic Party council voted 32-29 to name Sanna Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government’s top post from incumbent Antti Rinne ... PA. ....
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Iran ready for full prisoner swap, 'ball is in the U.S.’ court': Zarif
Reuters 09 Dec 2019
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, tweeting. "The ball is in the US’ court" ... ....
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Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Indian Express 09 Dec 2019
According to a report in The Guardian, scientists have developed a contraceptive pill that needs to be taken just once in a month ... This, the scientists believe, could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives ... Advertisement. More Lifestyle ... X ... ....
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Boris Johnson is playing with fire in Northern Ireland
CNN 09 Dec 2019
Belfast, Northern Ireland (CNN)Northern Ireland is once again at an intersection. The current general election campaign has led to unprecedented political alliances which could -- by default or design -- reshape the future of the province and its place in the United Kingdom ... Read More ... Then suddenly, according to Johnson's new calculus, they didn't ... ....
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Basketball player fined for ignoring Chinese national anthem
The Oklahoman 09 Dec 2019
BEIJING (AP) — China's professional basketball association fined one of its foreign players on Monday for not paying sufficient attention during the pre-game playing of the country's national anthem ... 6 game against Zhejiang ... The incident underscores China's extreme sensitivity over respect for national images ... ___. More AP NBA ... ....
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Volcanic rocks may trigger massive unseen global warming effects: Study
Indian Express 09 Dec 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions directly from the movement of volcanic rocks can create massive global warming effects — more than previously believed — according to a study which may lead to changes in the way scientists estimate climate change ... According to the researchers, the PETM is the largest natural climate change event of this era ... X ... ....
