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Younger people within G20 want bold climate actions: Poll
The poll, conducted among the residents of G20 countries, showed a massive public support for climate actions. The survey results bring good news for future of climate actions as these teenagers may become votary of climate-friendly initiatives when they enter work force and move into positions of greater influence.
Khamenei calls regional states' normalisation of ties with Israel 'mistake'
The governments, which recently established diplomatic relations with Israel, "must turn away from this anti-Islamic movement and make up for their great mistakes", Xinhua news agency quoted Khamenei as saying. He urged for the unity among Muslim states to "restore Palestinians' rights" in the face of Israeli occupation of their lands. "The main indicator for the unity of Muslims is the issue of Palestine, and the more seriousness is spent on the restoration of the rights of the Palestinians, the stronger the Islamic unity will become," Khamenei was quoted as saying.
Democrats close to reaching deal on Biden's social spending plan
"In terms of where we are, I have said already we have 90 percent of the bill agreed to and written. We just have some of the last decisions to be made," Xinhua news agency quoted Pelosi as saying on CNN on Sunday night. When asked if Democrats will have a deal by the time Biden leaves for Europe at the end of the week, Pelosi said that "I think we're pretty much there now".
Khalilzad says US should have pressed former Afghan Prez Ashraf Ghani harder
Khalilzad said he objected to the direction of the Biden administration's current Afghanistan policy. "One reason I left the government is that the debate wasn't really as it should be based on realities and facts of what happened, what was going on and what our alternatives were," Khalilzad told CBS.
Kremlin says it was right to sever ties with NATO
"The aggressive position of NATO has never been a secret. This is a bloc that was created against our country. No peace-loving statements, no camouflage of this aggressive orientation can hide its true purpose," Peskov told a Russian TV program, Xinhua news agency reported. Commenting on Ukraine's attempt to join NATO, Peskov said it is impossible for Russia to prevent it.
Kyrgyzstan not to host US military base: President
"We have a Russian base in Kant city. We don't need an American military base in the country. One military base is enough for us," Zhaparov said at his annual press conference on Saturday, adding that the agreement with the United States on the latter's military base located outside Bishkek ended years ago, Xinhua news agency reported.
Facebook exploded atom bomb on information, hope they listen: Nobel Peace Prize winning journalist
The timing couldn't be harsher. It comes amidst pushback from whistleblower Frances Haugen, Wall Street Journal investigations, and long-time nemesis Tim Cook of Apple splicing at the foundations of Facebook's $84-billion advertising revenue model.
AY.4.2 up to 15% more transmissible than Delta, may be named 'Nu'
AY.4.2 made up almost 10 per cent of all infections in England in the fortnight ending October 9, the Daily Mail reported. Its prevalence in England doubled in a month from being behind four per cent of cases in September to 8.9 per cent in the two weeks to October 9, said scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
'Media reports of Kim Jong-un's sister staging coup not true'
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) dismissed reports that claimed Kim Yo-jong ousted Kim Jong-un after a coup, reports Yonhap News Agency. A separate government official also said such reports are not true. Citing a report from US-based tabloid "Globe", some news outlets here said Kim Yo-jong staged a coup between May 6 and June 5, and removed Kim Jong-un from the post.
The report claimed Kim Jong-un at recent events is actually an impostor, pointing out that his appearance is different than the past, with substantial weight loss.
'US, S.Korea to continue discussing end-of-war declaration'
Kim reiterated Washington's willingness to help address the North's humanitarian concerns for its people in need, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking to reporters right after a meeting here with his South Korean counterpart, Noh Kyu-duk, Yonhap News Agency reported. He also called on Pyongyang to stop "provocations" and other destabilizing activities, and return to dialogue.
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