Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
Read full article: Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South AfricaPoorer nations at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have urged world leaders to address climate action and debt issues affecting the developing world.
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern CaribbeanHaiti’s government says that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 43 and that 13 others are still missing.
Dan Newlin partners with Shaggy to send relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Dan Newlin partners with Shaggy to send relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane MelissaAttorney Dan Newlin will send two personal jets into Jamaica to deliver relief items after it was struck by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded stormHurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.
Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and HaitiHurricane Melissa is sustaining Category 4 strength and may get stronger while threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica.
Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean
Read full article: Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north CaribbeanHurricane Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedes
Read full article: Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedesJamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has secured a third term following a tight race on an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns.
In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warning
Read full article: In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warningU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.
Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in Haiti
Read full article: Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in HaitiJamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his country will send two dozen soldiers and police officers to Haiti this week to boost a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight violent gangs.
Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast CaribbeanHurricane Beryl is roaring by Jamaica, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least seven people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table
Read full article: Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the tablePoliticians across Haiti are scrambling for power after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created.
US pledges an additional $100M for a multinational force awaiting deployment to violence-hit Haiti
Read full article: US pledges an additional $100M for a multinational force awaiting deployment to violence-hit HaitiU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti following a meeting with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica to halt the country’s violent crisis.
Jamaica ready to send soldiers, police to quell Haiti chaos
Read full article: Jamaica ready to send soldiers, police to quell Haiti chaosJamaica’s prime minister says his government is willing to send soldiers and police officers to Haiti as part of a proposed multinational security assistance deployment.
'A servant queen': World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: 'A servant queen': World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth IIAcross the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign, from presiding over Britain’s colonial empire to embracing the independence of her former dominions.
Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mourned
Read full article: Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mournedColombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.
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The Latest: US extends ban on cruise ships through October
Read full article: The Latest: US extends ban on cruise ships through October(AP Photo/YK Chan)WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end of October amid reports of recent outbreaks of the new coronavirus on ships overseas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it was extending a no-sail order on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers. In the 24 hours since 10 a.m. Tuesday, the state reported 1,048 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 88,555. Oklahoma is in the red zone for virus cases, meaning 101 or more new cases per 100,000 population, with a rate of 201 new cases per 100,000. The number of reported coronavirus cases in the state increased by 980 on Wednesday and there were 13 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the health department said.
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Women's issues at UN: Still 'too low down on the agenda'
Read full article: Women's issues at UN: Still 'too low down on the agenda'Some leaders took time to recall the 1995 conference, detail domestic initiatives or lament that progress toward female equality is lagging or even retreating. The 1995 work of what was officially called the U.N.'s Fourth World Conference on Women is considered a signal moment in women's rights. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to his country's 2017 law requiring some employers to provide 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. Still, many leaders, including some female ones, didn't devote much time or detail to women's issues in their speeches. In Norway, the prime minister, the parliament speaker and over 40% of parliamentarians and government ministers are women.
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The Latest: UN chief cites pandemic's 'unprecedent toll'
Read full article: The Latest: UN chief cites pandemic's 'unprecedent toll'Nearly 550 students have tested positive for the virus since in-person classes resumed last month. The reservation is located on parts of six counties that accounted for 62 new coronavirus cases and one death in Tuesday’s update. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus. Naidu recently attended a session of India’s Parliament that was cut short after more than 20 lawmakers tested positive. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah tested positive last month and recovered in a hospital.
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