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US House supports emissions billThe US House of Representatives has passed a historic climate change bill aimed at reducing the country's emissions. |
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New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce povertyClimate has always presented a challenge to farmers, herders, fishermen and others whose livelihoods are closely linked to their environment, particularly those in poor areas of the world. |
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Obama to send U.S. ambassador back to SyriaPresident Obama has decided to send a U.S. ambassador back to Syria, a dramatic sign of reconciliation between the two countries, the State Department announced Wednesday. |
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UN operation in Haiti welcomes ‘calm’ Senate electionsThe United Nations mission in Haiti has paid tribute to the people of the impoverished country and its security forces for holding well-run Senate elections yesterday. |
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Riders bare all for World Naked Bike RideThousands of saucy cyclists from all over the world have bared all on their bikes during the World Naked Bike Ride. |
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Obama signs tobacco bill into lawUS President Barack Obama has signed into law America's strongest anti-smoking measure ever, saying it will save lives. |
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Peru Indians hail ‘historic’ dayIndigenous groups in Peru have called off protests after two land laws which led to deadly fighting were revoked. |
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Flower power to stem burglaries in TokyoA Tokyo district plagued with burglaries has turned to planting flowers to beautify its streets and help stamp out crime. |
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Soweto’s miracle: From strife to World Cup glowHaving seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer's World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet. |
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Chad hands over 84 child soldiers to UNICEFChad says it has handed over 84 child soldiers captured during a Sudan-based rebel offensive last month to the UN children's organization, UNICEF. |
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- New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce poverty
- Peru Indians hail ‘historic’ day
- Chad hands over 84 child soldiers to UNICEF
- India’s parliament elects its first woman speaker
- ‘Not On Our Watch’ Donates Cash For Programs Supporting Zimbabwean Refugee Children
- I’m sharing my £7.5m Lotto win with orphans in Ethiopia
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