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Japan, South Korea among top donors to replenish Green Climate Fund — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] The U.N.-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) secured over US$9 billion for 2024-2027, falling short of expectations, with global pressures mounting on the world’s top emitter China, to start contributing to the international climate finance mechanism. At the replenishment conference held Thursday in Bonn, Germany, 25 donor nations pledged $9.32 billion, with at least five…
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10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc in Sikkim; PM Modi dials CM
[ad_1] At least ten people died and 80 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, officials said. All 10 who died have been identified as civilians including 3 of the dead who were washed up…
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Iran Among the Entangled
[ad_1] By: Salman Rafi Sheikh Flaring tensions in the Southern Caucasian region are drawing in competing geopolitical interests including not just the Armenians and Azerbaijanis, who have been slugging it out in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, but a Russia weakened by its invasion of Ukraine, as well as Turkey, Iran, and inevitably the US-led NATO. As…
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Paralympians among those receiving royal accolades at Windsor Castle
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Four Paralympians will be among those set to receive royal accolades at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Lora Fachie and her husband Neil, who are both visually impaired,…
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What caused a norovirus outbreak among backpackers? The CDC investigated : Shots
[ad_1] EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus. Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC hide caption toggle caption Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus. Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC Last September, Kevin Quinn was trekking through a remote,…
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A heartwarming connection among music, memory and Alzheimer’s : NPR
[ad_1] Adam Kaye and his mother, Marti Kaye, spend every Sunday together. Adam normally plays some of her favorite songs on his guitar, with Marti whistling or humming along. But he recently had shoulder surgery and won’t be able to strum a guitar for a while. Dustin Jones/NPR hide caption toggle caption Dustin Jones/NPR Adam…
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Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, bank reports
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The number of fixed-term savings accounts being opened by customers has surged, a major bank has reported. NatWest said the number of accounts opened in the first…
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Vancouver Sun Run founder among recipients of ‘7 Over 70’ award
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Seniors News Local News Local Health Health Diet & Fitness The 75-year-old pioneer of sports medicine is one of seven hard-charging seniors being recognized Saturday with a ‘7 Over 70’ Award. Published Sep 15, 2023 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 4 minute read Dr. Jack Taunton, 75, a pioneer of…
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Hong Kong customs seizes 1,600 live lobsters among HK$11 million contraband haul destined for mainland China
[ad_1] Hong Kong customs seized 70 boxes of live lobsters as part of a contraband haul worth HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) before the goods could be shipped to mainland China to capitalise on high demand ahead of an extended weekend break, the Post learned on Friday. The haul from Thursday included HK$1 million worth of…
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Father among three questioned over Sara Sharif’s murder after flight back to UK
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who was found dead in her Surrey home, is among three people who remain in custody being held on suspicion of…
