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Uruguayans head to polls with left hoping for comeback
Uruguayans go to the polls Sunday, with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory driven by concerns over crime and taxes.
Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation
Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said Sunday.
Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300 bn climate deal
The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
World reaches $300 bn climate finance deal at COP29
The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday committing wealthy historic polluters to $300 billion annually for poor and vulnerable nations that had demanded far more to confront the crisis of global warming.
Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on Dec. 1
Venezuelan opposition leaders called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection, as his government claimed it had uncovered another alleged "destabilization" plot and made arrests.
Lebanon says more than 55 killed in Israeli strikes
Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.
Venezuela opposition calls for 'enormous' anti-Maduro protest
The top leaders of the Venezuelan opposition called Saturday for an "enormous" turnout December 1 to protest the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.
Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city.
Putin signs law letting Ukraine fighters write off bad debts
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows those who sign up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000, the government announced.
Thousands march against Angola govt
Several thousand Angolan opposition supporters in the capital Luanda protested against the government on Saturday in the first large demonstration since 2022's disputed vote.
Aid only 'delaying deaths' as Sudan counts down to famine: agency chief
War-torn Sudan is on a "countdown to famine" ignored by world leaders while humanitarian aid is only "delaying deaths", Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) chief Jan Egeland told AFP on Saturday.
Fear in central Beirut district hit by Israeli strikes
When Lebanese carpenter Samir awoke in a panic Saturday to the sound of explosions and screams, he thought his own building in central Beirut had been hit by an air raid.
Lebanon says 15 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut
Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential building and jolted residents across the city killed at least 15 people on Saturday.
Families fleeing after 32 killed in new sectarian violence in Pakistan
Around 300 families fled sectarian violence on Saturday in northwest Pakistan as fresh sectarian clashes killed another 32 people.
Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut
Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential building and jolted residents across the city killed at least 11 people on Saturday.
Pope to skip Notre Dame opening for Corsica visit
Pope Francis will visit the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on December 15, just days after skipping the reopening of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019, the Vatican said Saturday.
Philippine VP made 'active threat' on Marcos' life: palace
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' security detail has been put on alert over what his office is calling an "active threat" against his life by Vice President Sara Duterte, the palace said Saturday.
Putin vows more tests of nuke-capable missile fired at Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday promised more combat test-firing of an experimental hypersonic missile launched at Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for updated air-defence systems to meet the new threat.
Dow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
The Dow rocketed to a fresh record Friday, extending a post-election US equity rally while the euro retreated against the dollar following weak eurozone data.
Judge in Trump criminal case delays sentencing indefinitely
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case on Friday delayed his sentencing indefinitely, in what the president-elect's team called a "decisive win" as he prepares to return to the White House.
S.Sudan's Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief's home
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir held an urgent meeting of top security brass on Friday after a shootout at the home of powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
Nicaragua OKs reform to boost powers of president, wife
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power after loyalist lawmakers Friday approved a constitutional amendment elevating her to the position of "co-president" and boosting the pair's joint control over the state.
Record 281 aid workers killed in 2024, says UN
A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the UN aid chief said Friday.
Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, other aid run low
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday that hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled.
Wealthy nations offer $250 bn on climate but pressed for more
Wealthy nations on Friday offered $250 billion a year to help poorer nations hit hardest by global warming but faced immediate calls led by Africa to give more as UN climate negotiations extended into overtime.
Iran to launch 'advanced centrifuges' in response to IAEA censure
Iran said Friday it would launch a series of "new and advanced" centrifuges in response to a resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog that censures Tehran for what the agency called lack of cooperation.
Pro-Kremlin Muscovites galvanised by Putin's warning
Pro-Kremlin Muscovites voiced confidence in President Vladimir Putin on Friday, a day after Russia test-fired a new intermediate-range missile at Ukraine in a stark escalation of tensions.
COP29 draft deal proposes rich nations give $250 bn in climate finance
A new draft deal at UN climate talks Friday proposes rich nations commit $250 billion a year to help poorer nations combat global warming in a bid to break the deadlocked negotiations.
Western leaders on their guard with China ahead of Trump return
Chinese President Xi Jinping pitched his country as a font of stability at the G20 summit this week as a second Trump term looms, but analysts say wary Western nations are likely to hold Beijing at bay.
South Sudan probes shootout at sacked spy chief's home
South Sudan security forces were investigating Friday a shootout at the home of the troubled nation's powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he advocated 'peaceful resistance'
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai on Friday said he had advocated for "peaceful resistance" against China's erosion of the city's freedoms and tried to "reduce violence" during huge democracy protests in 2019.
Deadlocked COP29 awaits fresh draft deal on final day
Representatives from nearly 200 nations awaited a fresh proposal Friday for a potential compromise in marathon climate finance talks on the last day of a hard-fought COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.