Nov 16 Watch 7:03 Gap between pledges and action sparks criticism at COP27 climate summit By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings As nearly 200 countries negotiate at the COP27 climate talks on reducing emissions, there's a call for greater regulation and transparency around prior and future pledges. A United Nations report targets governments, corporations and banks for what's called "greenwashing," or… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 6:55 Human traffickers exploit desperation of Ukrainian refugees and their children By Rosie Birchard More than four million people who fled Russia’s war in Ukraine have sought refuge in the European Union. Most Ukrainians receive a warm welcome and are offered access to temporary residence permits so they can work and receive social benefits. Continue watching
Nov 16 European Central Bank says a recession 'has become more likely' By David McHugh, Associated Press It's looking more like a recession is coming in Europe. That's the takeaway from a financial stability report that the European Central Bank released Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 16 Analysis: 4 ways the financial puzzle of climate change is being addressed at COP27 By Rachel Kyte, The Conversation The biggest issues at COP27 involve financing for low-income countries hit hard by climate change. Continue reading
Nov 16 Single COVID case prompts China to lock down Peking University By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese authorities locked down a major university in Beijing on Wednesday after finding one COVID-19 case as they stick to a "zero-COVID" approach despite growing public discontent. Continue reading
Nov 16 Cholera overwhelms Haiti, experts warn outbreak could worsen as fuel blockade lifts By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Cholera cases are overwhelming Haiti and experts warn the situation could worsen now that the country is bustling once again after a paralyzing fuel blockade that lasted two months. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: State Department holds briefing after possible Ukraine missile lands in NATO territory By Associated Press State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel held a press briefing Wednesday afternoon, a day after possible Ukrainian missiles landed in Poland, killing two people. Continue reading
Nov 16 Boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims lands on Indonesian beach for 2nd day in a row By Yayan Zamzami, Associated Press Over 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a wooden boat have landed on an Indonesian beach, becoming the second group recently to arrive in Indonesia's northernmost province of Aceh. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: Secretary Austin, General Milley echo Polish assessment of missile strike By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press At the Pentagon, Austin said the U.S. has confidence in Poland's early assessment, but wants to let the investigation "play out." He also said that Russia bears responsibility for the incident because of its invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 16 Brazil's Lula pledges 'big fight' against deforestation at COP27 By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press Six weeks before taking power, Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took several swipes at outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro, who pushed development of the Amazon, both in his pro-business rhetoric and how his administration managed the forests. Continue reading