Nov 12 Watch 7:45 The key issues that remain unresolved at COP26 By William Brangham, Sam Lane Diplomats and negotiators from nearly 200 countries struggled to reach a global accord on reducing emissions to ease the impact of climate change. Friday was scheduled to be the last day of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland. But deep… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 5:44 U.N. says Ethiopia to ease blockade of aid for Tigray, but no official agreement in sight By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story. Continue watching
Nov 12 Climate diplomats decide wording and the world as talks come to a close By Ellen Knickmeyer, Aniruddha Ghosal, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Hours of negotiations over wording could seem like nit-picking but determined how firmly nations commit to steps to stave off climate change. Continue reading
Nov 12 Climate talks go past deadline over coal, cash By Frank Jordans, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Going into overtime, negotiators at U.N. climate talks in Glasgow are still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money. Continue reading
Nov 12 Qatar agrees to represent U.S. interests in Afghanistan By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Qatari counterpart say Qatar will serve as the "protecting power" for the United States in Taliban-run Afghanistan. Qatar will handle consular services for American citizens. Continue reading
Nov 12 U.S. sanctions Eritrea’s military, ruling party over Ethiopia By Cara Anna, Associated Press A Treasury Department statement cited the "continued role" the Eritreans play in the war that has killed thousands. Ethiopia's government allowed Eritrean soldiers to enter Ethiopia's Tigray region. Continue reading
Nov 12 Kremlin alleges NATO threats, denies plans to invade Ukraine By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin has rebuffed allegations that a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow's aggressive intentions. Continue reading
Nov 12 Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail By Grant Peck, Associated Press A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the United States and rights groups for his release. Continue reading
Nov 12 Pacific leaders agree on vaccines but not on U.S. hosting regional summit By Nick Perry, Jim Gomez, Associated Press Pacific Rim leaders have agreed to do all they can to improve access to coronavirus vaccines and reduce carbon emissions, but failed to reach agreement on whether the U.S. should host talks in two years' time. Continue reading
Nov 12 In communities facing effects of climate change, some forced to consider leaving home in ‘managed retreat’ By Drew Costley, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press In some parts of the U.S., the risks from climate change have intensified enough to raise a startling question: Should some populated places simply be abandoned to nature?… Continue reading