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Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

NEW YORK (AP) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth , as the largest American philanthropic donor throws its weight behind the issue during the nonprofit's annu
UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent

UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations warned Wednesday that the “gates of hell” are at hand as climate change intensifies, and top international officials said the world's leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb pollution of h
Rough surf batters Bermuda as Hurricane Nigel charges through open waters

Rough surf batters Bermuda as Hurricane Nigel charges through open waters

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Forecasters in Bermuda warned Wednesday of dangerous swells and rip currents as Hurricane Nigel spun through open waters in the northern Atlantic.
UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift

UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday that he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take effect in 2030, watering down climate goals that he said imposed “unacceptable costs” on ordinary
Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences

Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , played up their mutual affection for workers’ rights Wednesday as the leaders of the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies met in New York, steering
Split-screen summit: Ukraine, climate clamour for top billing at UN General Assembly

Split-screen summit: Ukraine, climate clamour for top billing at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK — Ukraine and the climate crisis battled for top billing Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, where Canada struggled to reconcile its reputation as an oil and gas supplier with the global effort to cool the planet.
A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — Ontario cabinet minister Kaleed Rasheed resigned as minister of public and business service delivery as well as from the Progressive Conservative caucus Wednesday after news reports raised questions about a Las Vegas trip and his connection
Kaleed Rasheed, cabinet member in Ford's government, resigns after Greenbelt probe

Kaleed Rasheed, cabinet member in Ford's government, resigns after Greenbelt probe

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial Greenbelt land swaps felled another cabinet minister Wednesday, with Kaleed Rasheed resigning after news reports raised questions about his connections to a developer.
Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps

Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps

WASHINGTON (AP) — After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.
France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

PARIS (AP) — Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship b
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