Sep 09 G20 leaders add African Union as permanent member at summit divided over Ukraine By Adam Schreck, David Rising, Associated Press The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on… Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 3:51 News Wrap: Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Morocco earthquake In our news wrap Saturday, the strongest earthquake in Morocco in over 120 years caused widespread damage and killed more than 1,300 people, the G20 summit of the world’s top economies took place in India, and a federal appeals court… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 5:39 What Africa's climate summit means for investment in the continent's future By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian’s East… Continue watching
Sep 09 WATCH: Biden, Modi announce economic corridor linking India to Middle East, Europe at G20 By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden and his allies on Saturday announced plans to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe, an ambitious project aimed at fostering economic growth and political cooperation. Continue reading
Sep 09 Rescuers rush to save ailing U.S. researcher stuck 3,000 feet deep in a Turkish cave By Associated Press Rescue teams began the arduous process Saturday of extricating an American researcher who became seriously ill while he was 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the entrance of a cave in Turkey, officials said. Continue reading
Sep 09 Kim Jong Un hosts Chinese, Russian guests at North Korea's 75th anniversary celebration By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea invited visiting Chinese delegates and Russian artists to a paramilitary parade featuring rocket launchers pulled by trucks and tractors, state media said Saturday, in leader Kim Jong Un’s latest effort to display his ties with Moscow and Beijing. Continue reading
Sep 09 IAEA warns of nuclear safety threat as combat spikes near Ukraine power plant By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The United Nations atomic watchdog warned of a potential threat to nuclear safety from a spike in fighting near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, whose forces continued pressing their counteroffensive on Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 09 Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu minister and controversial South African leader, dies at 95 By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest political party in South Africa when the country transitioned from the racist apartheid system to a democratic one in 1994. Continue reading
Sep 09 What is the G20, who's in it and what happens at its summits? By James McBride, Anshu Siripurapu, Noah Berman, Council on Foreign Relations The Group of Twenty, an informal gathering of many of the world’s largest economies, is the premier global forum for discussing economic issues. But it has faced divisions over trade, climate change, and the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 09 Magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people, damages historic sites By Sam Metz, Associated Press A rare, monstrous earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. Continue reading