Dec 12 Watch 6:14 Why some climate experts are criticizing what’s happened at the COP28 climate conference By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas As the COP28 climate conference comes to a close, countries are racing against the clock. More than 100 nations are pushing for a firm commitment to stop the use of coal, oil and gas after earlier drafts advocated for eventually… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 6:59 Investigation reveals Chinese seafood caught and processed using forced labor sold in U.S. By John Yang, Zeba Warsi An investigation into Chinese fishing fleets and processing centers has discovered that seafood produced with forced labor is making its way to American dinner tables. That's despite a U.S. ban on imports made by workers from China’s Xinjiang province. That… Continue watching
Dec 12 UN General Assembly votes to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, U.S. opposes resolution By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The vote in the 193-member world body was 153 in favor, 10 against and 23 abstention, greater support than for an Oct. 27 resolution that called for a "humanitarian truce" leading to a cessation of hostilities. Continue reading
Dec 12 Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The vote keeps alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million without a single flight getting off the ground. Continue reading
Dec 12 Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden says he thinks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understands this, but he's not so sure about the Israeli leader's cabinet. Continue reading
Dec 12 German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that the accused believed in a "conglomerate of conspiracy myths," including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and were convinced that Germany is ruled by a so-called "deep state."… Continue reading
Dec 12 Kremlin further isolates Navalny as key ally raises alarm over missing opposition leader By Associated Press Prison officials said he has been moved from the colony where he has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism, but they didn’t say where he went. Continue reading
Dec 12 Attack on police station in northwest Pakistan kills 23 officers, injures 32 By Riaz Khan, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press The attack — one of the deadliest the country has seen in recent months — damaged businesses and shops, shattering windows. Continue reading
Dec 12 Houthi missile strikes Norwegian tanker in Red Sea, raising concerns about shipping safety By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The U.S. military's Central Command issued a statement Tuesday saying an anti-ship cruise missile “launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen” hit the tanker ship Strinda. Continue reading
Dec 12 COP28 winds down with climate deal stuck in fossil fuel stalemate By Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The climate talks almost always run long, and Monday's release of a draft agreement angered countries that insist on a commitment for rapid phase-out of coal, oil and gas. Continue reading