Saturday, November 19, 2022

FIFA president scolds World Cup critics, slams European 'hypocrisy' on rights

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking during a press conference in Doha, Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lectured Europeans on Saturday for criticizing Qatar's human rights record and defended the host country's last-minute decision to ban beer from World Cup stadiums.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fifa-president-infantino-qatar-critics-1.6657690?cmp=rss

COP27 climate talks show little sign of a breakthrough

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United Nations climate talks ran into extra time on Saturday with little sign of a breakthrough, as negotiations remain hung up on key issues including funds for the loss and damage suffered by poorer vulnerable countries hit by extreme weather.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cop27-climate-talks-1.6657665?cmp=rss

Friday, November 18, 2022

1 special counsel, 2 cases cast new shadow over Trump's comeback bid

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It's a seismic development: A special counsel will conduct a criminal probe of Donald Trump while he runs for office. Meet Jack Smith, the prosecutor who will loom over his presidential run.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-counsel-probe-2024-1.6657230?cmp=rss

Tuvalu starts to digitize nation as rising seas threaten islands

Tuvalu starts to digitize nation as rising seas threaten islands

Simon Kofe, Tuvalu's minister of foreign affairs, reflects on his address at COP27 on the nation's plans to create a digital replica of itself as rising seas threaten its very existence.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tuvalu-starts-to-digitize-nation-as-rising-seas-threaten-islands-1.6657223?cmp=rss

Biden administration supports immunity for Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi lawsuit

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The Biden administration says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's high office should shield him from a lawsuit over his alleged role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, marking a turnaround from Joe Biden's passionate campaign trail denunciations of the prince over the brutal slaying.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-biden-khashoggi-lawsuit-1.6656530?cmp=rss