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East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks
East African heads of state have made another push for peace in eastern Congo but its prospects remained bleak following a regional summit that was marked by the Congolese president’s absence and ...World - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
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Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year
Leaders from southern African countries have resolved to extend the mandate of a regional force fighting rebels in eastern Congo for another yearWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
Biden to skip global climate summit again
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden won't attend this year's climate summit President Biden won't attend this year's COP29 climate summit, according to a White ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State groupWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
51 AGs urge peaceful response to election results
Fifty-one attorneys general from U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia are making a bipartisan push for a peaceful transfer of power and a nonviolent response from voters to the ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
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Congo accuses rebel group of 'ethnic cleansing' in country's east
Congo’s government has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s eastWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Congo opposition leaders call for protests against president's plan to change constitution
Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitutionWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know
Complex negotiations involving several players are proceeding on two separate but related tracks.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Poland urges EU to spend more on eastern defences ahead of Trump’s return
Warsaw has largest military budget among Nato alliesWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace
Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Biden's Surprising Middle East Peace Strategy: Working With Trump
The alignment could produce a legacy-defining foreign-policy win for President Biden before he departs, and one fewer global crisis to handle for President-elect Donald Trump.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election
The Indian Ocean-island nation of Mauritius will hold a national election this weekend, when Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth seeks to win a second term as leader of a nation often praised as one of ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election
EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return
As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Ukraine Clings to Shrinking Sliver of Russia, Expecting Trump to Push for Peace Talks
Moscow’s forces have launched a massive counteroffensive to retake land in the Kursk region, a potential bargaining chip for Kyiv.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
A Fossil Gets Its Name From the Eastern Shoshone Language
After scientists found an extinct burrowing amphibian on Eastern Shoshone land, members of the tribe gave it a name in their language.Science - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has begunWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Europe's leaders face up to Trump victory at Hungarian summit
Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president
Biden will travel to Peru and Brazil for leader summits as he looks to define his legacy and assure allies of America's role on the world stage.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
APEC leaders to open Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office
Representatives from 21 members representing the Pacific Rim are meeting in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the first global summit since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ...World - ABC News - November 15 -
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UK’s Starmer to hold talks with China’s Xi
Prime minister intent on strengthening relations with Beijing despite tensions over security and human rightsWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
EU and Mercosur miss a trick at Rio summit devoid of trade talks
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s controversial law on surrogacy enters into forceWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Building-Materials Provider Quikrete in Advanced Talks to Buy Summit
Quikrete is in advanced talks to acquire Summit Materials, according to people familiar with the matter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21 -
Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output
The United Arab Emirates has opened its annual oil-and-gas summit as it plans to increase energy output even as global prices have fallenWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Paraguay’s business-friendly leader urged to veto ‘black mark’ law
Investors call for President Santiago Peña to veto bill backed by his political sponsor aimed at tightening government grip on civil societyWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
Starmer to urge G20 leaders to ‘double down’ on Ukraine support
UK PM intent on rallying Kyiv’s allies ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president in JanuaryBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter
Talk grows of a walkout from poor countries in response to ‘unacceptable’ and ‘insulting’ finance proposal. Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject “a bad deal” at ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Middle East crisis live: Leaks from Netanyahu’s office may have compromised peace deal, Israeli court finds
Breakdown in peace negotiations may have been caused by leaked and falsified documents involving close aide to Israeli PM. Israeli media reports that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Biden Fades Out of the Picture in Talks With World Leaders
As he made his final appearance at global gatherings, including at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, President Biden lobbied for his foreign policy goals even as leaders shifted attention away from ...World - The New York Times - November 19
