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New Zealand volcano vents steam, delays recovery of bodies
A New Zealand island volcano vented more steam and mud Wednesday, prompting authorities to delay plans to recover the bodies of victims from a deadly eruption two days ago.
Thunberg accuses leaders of 'creative PR' at climate talks
Activist Greta Thunberg accused the business and political leaders of misleading the public by holding climate talks that are not achieving real action against what she called the world's "climate emergency."
Chinese officials lash out at US over new legislation
Chinese officials lashed out at the U.S. on Wednesday over recent legislation passed by Congress criticizing Beijing for its policies in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang region in western China, as well as ongoing trade disputes.
Protesters rally in India to oppose citizenship bill
Protesters burned tires and blocked highways and rail tracks in India's remote northeast for a second day Wednesday as the upper house of Parliament began debating legislation that would grant citizenship to persecuted Hindus and other religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
EU to offer billions to help poorer member states cut CO2
In her bid to lead the EU toward climate neutrality, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen wants to put up 100 billion euros ($130 billion) to help member countries that still heavily rely on fossil fuels transition to lower emissions.
Pakistan court orders release of ailing ex-President Zardari
Islamabad , Dec 11 (AP/UNB) — A Pakistani court ordered on Wednesday that ailing former President Asif Ali Zardari be released on bail on medical grounds, so that he can seek medical treatment at a hospital of his choice in the country.
The Hague court questions Kosovo's outgoing speaker
Kosovo's outgoing parliament speaker says he was questioned at a Netherlands-based court investigating crimes against ethnic Serbs during and after the country's 1998-99 war.
Swiss Greens fail to enter government despite election gains
Switzerland's Green party failed Wednesday in a bid to enter the country's government even after they made significant gains in an election in October.
Dar to break umpire record in Australia-New Zealand test
Aleem Dar will break the record of most tests as an umpire in the first match of the series between Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday.
Rare cliff paintings found in NW China
Two cliff paintings featuring images of human faces and over 100 tower-shaped cliff paintings have been discovered in the Tongtian River basin in northwest China's Qinghai Province, local authorities said Wednesday.