Ex-UN climate chief has 'lost patience' with fossil fuel industry
The UN's former climate chief said Thursday she had "lost patience" with fossil fuel companies and that they should steer clear of crunch talks in Dubai if the industry refuses to be part of the solution.
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Abbas to UN: No Mideast peace without Palestinians' rights
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Thursday there could be no peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution, sending a warning as Saudi Arabia considers recognizing Israel.
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US govt contractor charged with spying for Ethiopia
A US government contractor who worked at the State and Justice departments has been arrested on charges of spying, reportedly for Ethiopia.
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Tom Kim grabs French Open lead for Olympics boost
South Korea's Tom Kim carved out a one-shot lead at the rain-hit French Open on Thursday, enjoying the added bonus of an early sight of Le National course which will stage the 2024 Olympics golf tournament.
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Kenya urges quick UN green light of Haiti mission
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday urged the United Nations to quickly authorize an international security mission to Haiti, which it has agreed to lead, as the impoverished Caribbean nation suffers from devastating gang violence.
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Liverpool fight back again to edge LASK on Europa League return
Liverpool fell behind for the fourth time in five matches this season but fought back to beat LASK 3-1 in Linz in the Europa League on Thursday.
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US Army, Marine heads approved amid abortion standoff
The US Senate confirmed two generals as the new heads of the Army and Marine Corps on Thursday, filling senior military posts left open due to a lawmaker's opposition to Pentagon abortion access policies.
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'We'll see': Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026, when he will be 39.
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Bitcoin machines, rocket-launchers seized in Venezuela prison
Venezuelan authorities on Thursday showed off dozens of Bitcoin mining machines and heavy weapons such as rocket launchers and grenades seized in a prison recaptured from gang control.
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US bobsledder sues team doctor claiming sexual abuse: reports
US bobsledder Aja Evans, who won a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by a team doctor for a decade, according to multiple reports Thursday.
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