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Guinea-Bissau President Calls Deadly Violence An "Attempted Coup"

Guinea-Bissau President Calls Deadly Violence An "Attempted Coup"

Reuters | Sunday December 03, 2023, Guinea-Bissau, Africa

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Saturday said this week's deadly violence involving members of the National Guard was an "attempted coup" as the army ordered them back to barracks.

"Too Many Innocent Palestinians Have Been Killed": Kamala Harris Calls For Restraint

"Too Many Innocent Palestinians Have Been Killed": Kamala Harris Calls For Restraint

Reuters | Sunday December 03, 2023, Dubai

US Vice President Kamala Harris said too many innocent Palestinians had been killed in Gaza as Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded the enclave on Saturday following the collapse of a truce with Hamas militants.

8 Bus Passengers Killed, 15 Injured By Unknown Gunmen In Northern Pak

8 Bus Passengers Killed, 15 Injured By Unknown Gunmen In Northern Pak

Reuters | Sunday December 03, 2023, Chilas, Pakistan

Gunmen attacked a bus near the town of Chilas in northern Pakistan on Saturday, killing eight passengers and injuring at least 15, district and regional officials said.

Netanyahu Says War Against Hamas To Continue "Until We Achieve All Its Aims"

Netanyahu Says War Against Hamas To Continue "Until We Achieve All Its Aims"

Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 03, 2023, Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip would continue "until we achieve all its aims", including returning all Israeli hostages and eliminating the Islamist movement.

Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman On US Supreme Court, Dead At 93

Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman On US Supreme Court, Dead At 93

Asian News International | Sunday December 03, 2023, Pheonix, US

The first woman to serve as an officer of justice at the United States Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor, died at the age of 93 in Phoenix on Friday, The New York Times reported.

At COP28, US Unveils Plan To Cut Oil, Gas Industry's Methane Emissions

At COP28, US Unveils Plan To Cut Oil, Gas Industry's Methane Emissions

Reuters | Sunday December 03, 2023, Dubai

The Biden administration on Saturday unveiled final rules aimed at cracking down on US oil and gas industry releases of methane, part of a global plan to rein in emissions that contribute to climate change.

No Prisoner Exchange With Israel Until There Is Ceasefire In Gaza: Hamas

No Prisoner Exchange With Israel Until There Is Ceasefire In Gaza: Hamas

Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 03, 2023, Gaza

Deputy Hamas chief Saleh Al-Arouri told the pan-Arab Al Jazeera TV on Saturday that no more prisoners would be exchanged with Israel until there was a ceasefire in Gaza.

"Like Jealous Boyfriend...": US Teen's Mother On Neighbour Who Killed Her

"Like Jealous Boyfriend...": US Teen's Mother On Neighbour Who Killed Her

Edited by Arundhati Jain | Saturday December 02, 2023

After a gruelling six-month-long search, missing US teen Valerie Tindall's body was found buried in her 59-year-old neighbour's backyard in Indiana.

Residents In Panic After "Strongest Ever" Earthquake Hits Philippines

Residents In Panic After "Strongest Ever" Earthquake Hits Philippines

Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 02, 2023, Manila

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee.

London Blanketed In Snow As City Prepares For Chilly Weekend, Yellow Warning Issued

London Blanketed In Snow As City Prepares For Chilly Weekend, Yellow Warning Issued

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday December 02, 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering much of the Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and North West of England, and North and Central Wales.

COP28: India, China Refrain From Signing Plan To Triple Renewable Energy

COP28: India, China Refrain From Signing Plan To Triple Renewable Energy

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 02, 2023, Dubai

India and China both on Saturday refrained from signing the pledge at the COP28 climate summit to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 even though New Delhi already committed to it as part of its G20 presidency.

"Mountains Crying For Help, COP28 Must Respond": UN Chief At Dubai Climate Summit

"Mountains Crying For Help, COP28 Must Respond": UN Chief At Dubai Climate Summit

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 02, 2023, Dubai

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the ongoing annual climate talks in Dubai must respond to the needs of the developing nations, especially the vulnerable mountain countries that need urgent help.

Israel Wants "Security Envelope", No Hamas On Border After War: Netanyahu's Adviser

Israel Wants "Security Envelope", No Hamas On Border After War: Netanyahu's Adviser

Reuters | Saturday December 02, 2023, Jerusalem

Israel will seek a "security envelope" with special zones and arrangements that will prevent Hamas from being positioned on its border after the war in Gaza is over, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday.

Tsunami Expected In Philippines, Japan After 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Tsunami Expected In Philippines, Japan After 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Reuters | Saturday December 02, 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck Mindanao, Philippines on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Munich Airport Shut, Flights, Trains Hit As Heavy Snow Paralyses Germany

Munich Airport Shut, Flights, Trains Hit As Heavy Snow Paralyses Germany

Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 02, 2023, Munich

Heavy snowfall brought chaos to parts of southern Germany on Saturday, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich.