UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change

World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina sentenced to 25 years on terror charges

Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism offenses and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Shooting at Russia’s Perm State University leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.

Del Rio, Texas migrants: US tries to block border, begins flying Haitians home

The United States began flying some of the thousands of Haitian migrants who have crossed from Mexico into a Texas border camp back to their poverty-stricken homeland.

Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands, threatening homes

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to speed up evacuations for some 1,000 people.

US will fly 'massive' number of Haitian migrants to Haiti, official says

A US official says the Biden administration plans on “massive movements” of Haitian migrants in a small Texas border city on flights to Haiti starting Sunday.

France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over nuclear submarine deal

France has recalled its ambassador to the United States in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfs decades of previous rifts.

More countries must pledge to avoid 'catastrophic' climate path, UN warns

The head of the United Nations says a new report shows the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Biden to convene virtual COVID-19 summit amid UN General Assembly

President Joe Biden will convene a virtual summit Wednesday on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said on Friday.

Pentagon says Afghanistan drone strike that killed 10 civilians in August 'tragic mistake'

The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.

‘Dangerous’ gender reveal in Australia caught on dashcam footage

In the footage, the vehicle can be seen conducting a ‘burn-out,’ creating excessive noise and blue smoke which obstructed the visibility of other motorists on the public roadway.

US soldiers play with evacuee Afghan children in Texas

According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.

Biden admin begins notifying governors how many Afghan evacuees settling in their states

The Biden administration has begun notifying governors and state refugee coordinators about how many Afghan evacuees from the first group of nearly 37,000 arrivals are slated to be resettled in their states.

Gen. Milley defends calls to Chinese, says they fell within his duties

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.

Pope blames 'virulence of uncertainty' for COVID-19 vaccine resistance

Pope Francis says he doesn't understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines, noting “humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.”

Chances rise for 3 systems in the tropics to develop

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