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UN climate summit adopts 'loss and damage' fund
The UN's COP27 climate summit approved on Sunday the creation of a special fund to cover the damages suffered by vulnerable nations battered by the impacts of global warming.
Trump Twitter account reappers after Musk poll
Donald Trump's notorious Twitter account was reinstated Saturday after the platform's new owner Elon Musk ran a poll in which a narrow majority of voters supported the move, days after the former US president announced another White House bid.
Kazakhstan holds presidential elections after a turbulent year
Kazakhstan holds a snap presidential vote Sunday expected to cement incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power, months after deadly unrest spurred a historic power shift in the Central Asian country.
Malaysia's Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.
Biden granddaughter weds in White House ceremony
President Joe Biden welcomed guests to the White House Saturday for the wedding of his granddaughter Naomi -- an unprecedented ceremony that was closed to the press.
Anwar running neck and neck with rival bloc in Malaysia polls
The coalition of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was running neck and neck with a rival bloc led by a former prime minister in a tight election race, vote counts showed early Sunday.
China, Russia seek 'might makes right' world: US defense chief
China and Russia seek a world where force is used to resolve disputes, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Saturday, vowing that the United States will continue defending humanitarian principles and international law.
Sunak says UK will support Kyiv 'until Ukraine has won'
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday used his first visit to Kyiv to pledge support to Ukraine, offering a major new air defence package as the country celebrated retaking the southern city of Kherson.
White House hosts wedding as Biden granddaughter gets hitched
President Joe Biden welcomed guests to the White House Saturday for the wedding of his granddaughter Naomi -- an unprecedented ceremony that was closed to the press.
No official peace outreach from Russia: Ukraine official
Moscow has not officially contacted Kyiv about peace negotiations, but Russia would in any case need to completely withdraw its forces for talks to take place, a top Ukrainian official said Saturday.
US pressures Ukraine to weigh talks with Russia
The US is pressuring Ukraine to be open to peace talks with Moscow, with a top Pentagon official saying Kyiv's forces will find it hard to recover all the territory Russia has captured in the war.
Iran forces kill 3 more protesters in western province
Iranian security forces killed at least three protesters Saturday in the latest violence against demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a rights group said.
Rwanda forces kill 'soldier' on DR Congo border
A man wearing a Congolese military uniform was killed by Rwandan troops early Saturday after he crossed the volatile border and started firing at local forces, the Rwandan military said.
'We're free': Ukraine families reunite as Kherson train station reopens
Tears, smiles and the occasional artillery explosion on Saturday greeted passengers as the first train in eight months pulled into the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson from Kyiv and families divided by war were reunited.
Climate fund breakthrough offers 'hope' at UN COP27 talks
COP27 host Egypt scrambled to salvage UN climate talks Saturday with the European Union signalling a breakthrough over the contentious issue of "loss and damage" funding for climate vulnerable nations.
Malaysia polls close with ruling party and Anwar in close race
Voting closed in Malaysia on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit ruling party seeking to cement its power in a tight race with Anwar Ibrahim's coalition.
Kim oversees North Korean ICBM launch with daughter in tow
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of Pyongyang's newest intercontinental ballistic missile with his daughter in tow for the first time, state media reported Saturday.
Xi, Harris call for open channels in latest US-China meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his extensive talks with President Joe Biden aimed at keeping tensions in check.
Malaysia election under way with race too close to call
Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit party seeking to cement its power in a race analysts say is too close to call.
Trump on playbill as top Republicans meet
Donald Trump will address a gathering of senior Republican Party figures this weekend, including potential rivals for the White House, in his first speech since announcing a plan to run in 2024.
Xi, Harris meet briefly, call for US-China communication
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his extensive talks with President Joe Biden.
Colombia, ELN guerrillas to start new peace talks Monday in Caracas
Colombia's government and a delegation from the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group will resume peace talks suspended since 2019 on Monday in Caracas, the parties announced Friday.
Harris meets Xi briefly, calls for US-China communication
US Vice President Kamala Harris called Saturday for open communication with China during a brief meeting with President Xi Jinping, days after he held extensive talks with President Joe Biden.
Silent Bolsonaro leaves void in Brazil presidency
Since losing his reelection bid, outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has virtually disappeared from view, holing up in his official residence -- and leaving the country with the uneasy feeling of a power vacuum.
Kim oversees N. Korea's ICBM launch with daughter in tow
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of Pyongyang's newest intercontinental ballistic missile with his daughter in tow for the first time, state media reported Saturday.
Malaysia election kicks off, close race expected
Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit party seeking to cement its grip on power in a race analysts say is too close to call.
Power cuts and infrastructure damage after Russian strike: Kyiv
Millions of Ukrainians in more than a dozen provinces are experiencing severe power disruptions amid falling temperatures and almost half of the country's energy infrastructure is in need of repair after weeks of Russian attacks, officials in Kyiv said Friday.
Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call.
Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities
Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities.
Justice Dept to appoint independent prosecutor for Trump probes
US Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to appoint an independent prosecutor on Friday to oversee the criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new run for the White House in 2024.
White House says only Zelensky can decide on Russia peace talks
The White House said Friday that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can decide to open peace talks with Russia, rejecting the notion that it was pressing Kyiv to negotiate.
Ukraine says 'nearly half' of energy grid battered by Russia
Ukraine said Friday that almost half of its power infrastructure was in need of repair after weeks of Russian attacks that have disrupted electricity supplies to millions as temperatures plunge.