Nations clinch climate deal on 'transitioning away' from fossil fuels
The COP28 accord calls for weaning the world off burning oil, coal and natural gas 'in a just, orderly and equitable manner.'
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G-7 urges 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza to let in desperately needed aid
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China and Russia keep commission blocked from Antarctica safeguards
Deadlock stymied a third East Antarctica protection plan. Only twice before has the panel created marine protected areas.
Macron calls for "public finance shock" to curb climate pollution
Speakers blamed major economies for a system that puts profits over fighting poverty and caring for the planet.
U.N. chief backs creation of a new international AI watchdog agency
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Paris summit approves drafting global plastic pollution treaty
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Italy undecided about exiting China's Belt and Road Initiative
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Council of Europe presses ex-member Russia for accountability
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G-7 pushes back against aggressive nuclear moves by Russia and China
The Group of Seven's nonproliferation directors expressed alarm that Russia, China and North Korea have all been pushing to expand their nuclear-armed capabilities.