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Kristalina Georgieva Called for Faster Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Adapting to the rapidly deteriorating effects of climate change will require not only more funds for infrastructure, crops and other systems, but also much faster reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, said the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva in an interview with the Foundation, Thomson Reuters at the UN Climate Conferenc
Australia prime minister attacks French leader’s credibility
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attacked the credibility of French President Emmanuel Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated "bad news" about a now-scuttled submarine deal.
G20 under pressure to deliver on climate ahead of UN talks
G20 leaders gather for a second day of their Rome summit on Oct. 31, with all eyes on whether they can deliver a meaningful commitment on climate change ahead of crucial U.N. talks.
The Group of 20 major economies emit nearly 80 percent of carbon emissions, and a promise of action would provide a much-needed boost to COP26 climate talks starting in Glasgow on Oct. 31.
G20 Leaders are Discussing Energy Prices and other Economic Issues Today
G20 leaders gathering in Rome for their first meeting since the start of the pandemic face a global recovery hampered by a number of obstacles: an energy crisis driving higher fuel and utility prices, new outbreaks of Covid-19 and blocked supply chains.
Queen Elizabeth II to rest ’for at least’ next two weeks: Palace
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will take medical advice and rest for "at least" another two weeks, Buckingham Palace said on Oct. 29, having recently spent a night in hospital to undergo "preliminary examinations".
Biden arrives in Rome as domestic agenda still unfulfilled
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century. As he prepares to push that message at a pair of global summits, his case could hinge on what's happening in Washington, where he was struggling to finalize a major domestic legislative package.
Heavy Rains in Scotland and England: Completely Impassable Streets in Glasgow
Glasgow was flooded just days before the opening of the climate change summit. Serious floods were caused by torrential rains in south-west Scotland and north-west England.
In Scotland's largest city, some streets have become completely impassable after heavy rains. Public transport was seriously damaged, trains were canceled.
Erdoğan to meet Biden in Glasgow, F-35 to top agenda
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct. 27 said he will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in Glasgow, Scotland during the COP26 climate summit, which starts this Sunday.
During the meeting, the issue of F-35 fighter jets will top the agenda, Erdoğan told reporters.
Queen Elizabeth II, 95, turns down old age award
Queen Elizabeth II turned down a prize celebrating the elderly, assessing that at 95 she did not meet the criteria, The Oldie magazine said on Oct. 19.
The publication wrote to palace officials in July to ask if she would accept its Oldie of the Year award, which was previously given to her late husband and her own mother.
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Explosion in Scotland - houses flew into the air VIDEO / PHOTO
At least one house was destroyed.
Residents were evacuated, and locals said that they heard an explosion shortly after 7 p.m. local time today.
Several local residents wrote on social media that their houses were "shaken" by the noise.