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The leader of Ukraine has visited a place where his country’s destiny is a bargaining chip: Washington. It comes as vital U.S. military aid is now caught up in partisan bargaining, and it’s about to expire.  Vital military aid is caught up in complicated negotiations and it’s about to expire. …

Israeli warplanes and tanks pounded southern Gaza overnight and on Tuesday, and the UN said aid distribution to Gazans facing growing hunger had largely stopped because of the intensity of fighting in the two-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.  UN World Food Programme says half the population in the Palestinian …

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, has reached a tentative agreement after negotiations about how and when to phase out fossil fuels continued past midnight on the final day of the summit in Dubai.  Latest draft contains much stronger language, but doesn’t go as far as recommending …

Israeli warplanes and tanks pounded southern Gaza overnight and on Tuesday, and the UN said aid distribution to Gazans facing growing hunger had largely stopped because of the intensity of fighting in the two-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. UN World Food Programme says half the population in the Palestinian …

One of the most consequential questions of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has now been turned over to the Supreme Court in a historic court filing Monday. The fundamental issue being litigated involves whether Donald Trump will be brought to trial before Americans vote in 2024. A speedy trial — …

A draft version of a potential climate agreement at the COP28 climate summit on Monday offered only a range of options countries “could” take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, rather than heeding demands to phase out fossil fuels completely. Proposed COP28 climate agreement has no mention of oil or natural …

Throughout the two-week climate summit, environmental activists have unleashed a torrent of criticism toward the oilpatch, not only because the industry is a major contributor to global warming, but also because of the sector’s large presence at COP28. Oilpatch gets both warm welcome and hostile reception at COP28. As the …

Israel says it is opening a second crossing to inspect cargo entering the Gaza Strip, a move meant to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. UN General Assembly set to vote Tuesday on another ceasefire resolution. Civil order in Gaza imploding as fighting and deaths mount, UN says …

Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will face at least one first-degree murder charge in connection with a death in Ontario, CBC News has learned. The upgraded count signals another significant shift in the way authorities approach the case. At least 1 of 14 2nd-degree murder charges will be upgraded, CBC …

The White House in a statement on Sunday said the two will discuss the “urgent needs” facing Ukraine. The meeting comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel.  Ukraine president to meet U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, invited …