Largest climate fund seeks cash for developing nations
The world's largest climate fund was seeking fresh cash at a donor conference on Thursday, with all eyes on what the United States will provide for vulnerable nations impacted by climate change.
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At least 10 dead, 102 missing in India glacial lake burst
Indian rescue teams searched on Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst killed at least 10, officials said.
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One person dead in Taiwan from Typhoon Koinu's record winds
Typhoon Koinu left at least one person dead on Thursday as it grazed Taiwan's southern tip, lashing the island with the strongest winds it has ever recorded and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Read moreGlobal markets follow US lead with gains
Asian and European markets posted modest gains Thursday, rebounding from previous losses after a strong lead from Wall Street.
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Chow Yun-fat laments Chinese censorship at BIFF
Hong Kong film legend Chow Yun-fat on Thursday lamented China's "difficult" censorship while conceding the mainland market's crucial financial importance for filmmakers.
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Musk's X strips headlines from news links
Elon Musk's social media platform X has stripped headlines from news articles shared by users, in a move likely to further worsen relations with media groups.
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Fedorov leads Kazakh one-two in Asian Games road race
Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was handed gold by star teammate Alexey Lutsenko as the pair crossed the line ahead by nearly six minutes in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
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Galthie wary of 'wounded' Italy as quarters beckon
France coach Fabien Galthie has warned his team not to underestimate a "wounded" Italy ahead of their decisive Rugby World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
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Basque brothers Lucu and Ollivon -- From village people to the bright lights
The village of Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle is not too well known outside of the Pyrenees mountains it nestles in between, let alone throughout France but on Friday eyes from across the globe will be focused on its two most famous sons.
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European security summit clouded by Azerbaijan snub
Europe's quest to build a common geopolitical purpose brought four dozen of its leaders to Granada on Thursday, but its credibility suffered a blow when the Azerbaijani president stayed away.
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