Nov 02 Germany to force plastic makers to help pay for cleanups By Associated Press The Cabinet on Wednesday agreed on a bill that makers of products containing single-use plastic will need to pay into a central fund managed by the government starting in 2025. Continue reading
Nov 02 Belgian climate activists to serve 1 month in prison for targeting Vermeer painting By Associated Press Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in a climate protest last week have been sentenced to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action "crossed a line" of acceptable protest. Continue reading
Nov 02 Italy’s new right-wing government comes under fire for banning rave parties By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy's new prime minister has defended her government from criticism that a decree banning rave parties could be used to clamp down on sit-ins and other forms of protest. Continue reading
Nov 02 White House says North Korea is covertly shipping artillery to Russia By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday the U.S. believes North Korea is "trying to make it appear as though they're being sent to countries in the Middle East or North Africa."… Continue reading
Nov 02 Bolsonaro supporters call on Brazil’s military to keep him in power By Diane Jeantet, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Thousands of people who back the far-right president gathered outside one of the army's eight regional headquarters a day after Bolsonaro stopped short of conceding the election but authorized his chief of staff to begin the transition process. Continue reading
Nov 02 Danish leader quits in bid to form broader coalition despite party win By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press In theory, the Social Democratic leader could have stayed in power as head of a minority government. But she said she would stick to campaign promises to try to form a broader coalition with parties on the center-right. Continue reading
Nov 02 Many of the world’s poorest countries are the least polluting but the most climate-vulnerable. Here’s what they want at COP27 By Bethany Tietjen, The Conversation Many of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries have done little to cause climate change, yet they are experiencing extreme heat waves, floods and other climate-related disasters. They want wealthier nations – historically the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions –… Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: State Department applauds peace deal in Ethiopia By Associated Press The 2-year conflict produced hundreds of thousands of victims and enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw. Continue reading
Nov 02 Netanyahu heads toward victory in Israeli election By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be heading toward victory in national elections, with some 85% of the ballots counted and showing that voters gave him and his far-right allies what looks like a stable majority in the… Continue reading
Nov 02 North Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air raid alert in South Korean island By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Air raid sirens have sounded on a South Korean island and residents evacuated to underground shelters after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, at least one of them in its direction and landing near the rivals' tense sea border. Continue reading