World
Crunch time at climate talks amid discord on carbon markets
Officials from almost 200 countries are preparing for a last push at an annual U.N. summit to finalize rules for the Paris climate accord amid signs that resolving the issue of international carbon markets may be postponed for another year.
Johnson arrives at palace to form new government
The Latest on Britain's Brexit election (all times local):
Libyan PM unfazed by commander's zero hour Tripoli push
The prime minister of Libya's U.N.-supported government on Friday shrugged off threats by his rival, the commander of a self-styled army waging a months-long offensive to capture the country's capital, Tripoli, that the "zero hour" of the battle has begun.
Obama says Paris climate deal is still the way forward
Former U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday the Paris Agreement on climate change may fall short of expectations but is still the way forward to achieve progress and encourage businesses to invest in clean energy.
Former PM Tebboune elected Algeria's new president
Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a former prime minister and loyalist of Algeria's influential army chief, has been elected the country's new president.
UNGA adopts resolutions highlighting need to foster interreligious dialogue
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday adopted three resolutions, highlighting the need to foster interreligious and cultural dialogue and bolster education in efforts to prevent future clashes between and within societies.
McConnell says to be "in total coordination" with White House over looming impeachment trial
U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday night that he will be "in total coordination" with the White House in determining the Republican strategy for a looming impeachment trial against President Donald Trump.
San Francisco opens first parking area for homeless vehicle dwellers
San Francisco has opened its first safe parking area for people who are living in vehicles, with an aim to remove homeless people from the streets amid a rising homelessness crisis in the western coastal U.S. city.
Argentine gov't confirms arrival of Evo Morales
Bolivia's ex-President Evo Morales arrived in Argentina on Thursday and will remain in the country under "refugee" status, said the Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Felipe Sola.
EU leaders meet on Brexit as UK election indicates a way out
European Union leaders are gathering Friday to discuss Britain's departure from the bloc amid some relief that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has secured a parliamentary majority that will allow him to push the Brexit divorce deal he negotiated through parliament.