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Climate Change March 20, 2023

UN calls for mass fossil fuel shutdowns to prevent 'climate time bomb'

The United Nations secretary-general called for a rapid end to fossil fuel power generation after the organization released a report showing the risks posed by climate change.

Climate March 20, 2023

UN secretary general warns 'humanity is on thin ice' following climate change report

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres warned 'humanity is on thin ice' and the 'climate time bomb is ticking' on the heels of a new report.

VIDEO March 18, 2023

North Korean defectors honor Otto Warmbier, Kim Jong Un’s victims


‘The North Korean Freedom Foundation’ chair Suzanne Scholte joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss the protests in front of North Korea’s mission to the United Nations.

China March 18, 2023

China now brainstorming ways to boost its low birth rate after issuing decades-long one-child policy

After issuing a one-child policy for decades, China is now facing a shrinking population. Experts are now brainstorming new ways to boost its birth rate.

US March 17, 2023

US pledges to help Venezuelans with humanitarian project spending of $171 million

The U.S. pledged more than $171 million in humanitarian projects to assist Venezuelans facing food, water, and other challenges caused by the country’s political and economic crisis.

Germany March 17, 2023

German lawmakers approve electoral reforms to reduce size of country's parliament

Germany's Parliament will be reduced in size, but the plan is expected to face a court challenge. The country's Bundestag currently has 736 members, a record.

Japan March 17, 2023

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

Japan and South Korea agreed to restore their security and economic ties at Tokyo’s highly anticipated summit. The two nations have had a century of difficult history.

Russia March 16, 2023

Large Russian city's anti-Putin former mayor jailed for 14 days pending trial

Former Yekaterinburg, Russia, Mayor Yevgeny Roizman, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin was ordered to spend 14 days in jail pending trial.

Middle East March 16, 2023

Missing 2.5 tons of Uranium has been recovered, Libyan army claims

The Libyan National Army claims to have recovered 2.5 tons of natural uranium that went missing last week, but the International Atomic Energy Agency has yet to verify.

Latin America March 16, 2023

'Never return': El Salvador locks up gang-bangers in new mega-prison with promise of no release

El Salvador's government has heavily publicized the new prison, providing video of each prison transfer so far, along with pictures extensively showing the inside of the facility.