Nov 13 Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 5 dead By Fay Abuelgasim, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least five and wounding several, activists said. Continue reading
Nov 13 Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Continue reading
Nov 13 Ecuador battle between prison gangs leaves at least 68 dead By Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press A prolonged gun battle between rival gangs inside Ecuador’s largest prison early Saturday left at least 58 inmates dead in the latest violence to hit the Litoral Penitentiary, which recently saw the country’s worst prison bloodbath. Continue reading
Nov 13 Climate consensus appears near; India objects to coal plans By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press After hours of one-on-one huddles and contentious disagreements over money, countries participating in United Nations talks to curb global warming appeared to be nearing a consensus Saturday, but India was saying not so fast. Continue reading
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