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Examining the legacy of the enduring, polarizing Henry Kissinger

By Michael D. Mosettig

Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday at age 100, was an American original. And like many who merit that description, he was not born in the United States.

OPEC+ oil producers struggle to agree on cuts to production even as prices fall

By Courtney Bonnell, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia are trying to agree on cuts to the amount of crude they send to the world.

UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record with further climate extremes ahead

By Jamey Keaten, Bassam Hatoum, Associated Press

The U.N. weather agency says 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and warning of worrying trends that suggest increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heat waves in the future.

Live updates: What's happening in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza cease-fire extended and more hostages exchanged

By Associated Press

Hamas released two Israeli women from captivity several hours later, Israel's military said.

What to expect from COP28, UN climate summit opening in Dubai

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to keep the planet from heating too much by the end of the century.

Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of U.S. Air Force hybrid aircraft

By Mari Yamaguchi, Tara Copp, Associated Press

Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.

Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while some online critics remember him as 'war criminal'

By Foster Klug, Geir Moulson, Associated Press

Global leaders are paying tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, but there is also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influential figure decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in…

Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism, citing 'extremist' movement

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

The court ruled to declare the LGBTQ+ "movement" as extremist and ban it in Russia.

Truce in Gaza extended another day with more hostages freed, but tougher talks expected

By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

Hamas released two Israeli women from captivity as the truce in Gaza endured another day.

At COP28, nations finalize creation of fund to compensate developing nations hit by climate change disasters

By Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

Developing nations had long sought to address the problem of inadequate funding for responding to climate disasters caused by climate change, which hit them especially hard, and for which they have little responsibility.