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September 21, 2023
World is 'running short on time' to stop climate change, Dr Al Jaber tells leaders at UN

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Cop28 President-designate, urged global leaders on Wednesday to take action on climate change, saying that the world is falling short and running out of time.Speaking at the closing session of the Climate Ambition Summit in New York, Dr Al Jaber told the international

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September 21, 2023
Bayern Munich pile more misery on Manchester United after thrilling Champions League win

Harry Kane strikes as German side prevail 4-3 at Allianz ArenaGermany Soccer Champions League Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's third goal from the penalty spot in the Champions League Group A game against Manchester United at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. AP Powered by automated translationManchester United staged

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September 18, 2023
الميليشيات الإيرانية في سوريا تحت نيران تل أبيب

غارة جديدة استهدفت محيط العاصمة السورية دمشق، في سياق حرب الظل بين إيران وإسرائيل، إذ تستمر هذه الهجمات في أجواء المنطقة من حين لآخر، بينما لا يعد الشعب السوري طرفًا فيها. وذكرت وكالة "سانا" السورية للأنباء أن وسائط الدفاع الجوي الحكومية تصدت لأهداف معادية في محيط العاصمة، وأن الدفاعات الجوية تمكنت من إسقاط بعض الصواريخ،

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September 14, 2023
Europe to maintain Iran sanctions beyond October deadline

UN sanctions on Iran that were due to be lifted in October are being extended beyond the deadline set by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the UK government and the EU announced on Thursday.The UK, France and Germany are set to transfer UN sanctions on Iran into domestic law, as the regime is breaching

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September 14, 2023
Morocco's quake-hit mountain villages still struggling despite aid

In Amizmiz, a small village in Morocco's Atlas Mountains that was destroyed by the earthquake, dozens of vehicles arrived on Thursday with aid from across the country.The people here, as in other quake-hit villages, are desperately in need of the donations, sent from collection centres in Marrakesh – the nearest big city – about 55

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September 14, 2023
Iran could divert funds from US prisoner swap to missile programme, expert warns

Democrats say Washington 'needs a new approach' on TehranThe Iranian-made air defence missile system Bavar 373 on display during a ceremony in Tehran. AFP / Iranian Presidency Powered by automated translationWashington's prisoner swap deal with Iran could allow Tehran to divert billions of dollars in unfrozen humanitarian funds to its missile programme and proxy groups

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September 14, 2023
'Wherever you go, you find bodies,' say Libya flood rescuers after 11,000 die in Derna

Teams searching through the devastation caused by the collapse of two dams in the Libyan city of Derna have compared the scene to a “horror movie”.The dams collapsed on Monday, causing a huge flash flood that killed at least 11,300 people, according to a revised death toll from the Libyan Red Crescent.At least 10,000 others

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September 14, 2023
A 'new Industrial Revolution': crew on first methanol-powered ship feel weight of history

Peter van Rijn never thought that he would be the captain of the world's first methanol-powered vessel, which has been hailed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as a “milestone” in the shipping industry's drive towards decarbonisation.As he stood on Thursday inside the bridge of the Laura Maersk in the port of Copenhagen

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September 14, 2023
US military resumes drone and manned anti-terrorism missions out of Niger bases

Coup temporarily halted US military activities in the countryA US special forces soldier teaches how to detain a suspect during a mission for African militaries in Niger in 2014. Reuters Powered by automated translationThe US military has resumed anti-terrorism missions in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft from airbases more than a month after a coup

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September 14, 2023
Ain Al Hilweh death toll rises as yet another ceasefire breaks down

Violent repetition of cycle that began in late July after assassination of senior Fatah commanderOverview of Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. EPA Powered by automated translationAt least seven people died on Wednesday as clashes intensified between Palestinian factions and armed extremists in Lebanon’s largest refugee camp for Palestinians, Ain Al Hilweh.At least four people were

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