Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel

Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel

Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ADEN, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Saturday they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned …

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Seychelles declares state of emergency after explosion, flooding

Seychelles declares state of emergency after explosion, flooding

Wavel Ramkalawan President of Seychelles addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/ File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NAIROBI, Dec 7 (Reuters) – A blast at an explosives store wrecked buildings and caused “massive damage” to an industrial zone on the Seychelles’ main island …

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Former PM Boris Johnson apologises for pain and suffering during pandemic

Former PM Boris Johnson apologises for pain and suffering during pandemic

[1/8]Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives evidence at the COVID-19 Inquiry, in London, Britain, December 6, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from a handout video. UK Covid-19 Inquiry/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights Johnson apologises for mistakes made during pandemic Former PM begins two days of giving evidence Campaigners claim Johnson treated people …

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Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

BHUBANESWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday with intense winds, its arrival preceded by torrential rains and flooding that killed at least 13 people, as officials assessed the damage. Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging …

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Fossil fuel phase-out among options on COP28 table

Fossil fuel phase-out among options on COP28 table

Draft COP28 text includes fossil fuel phase out Text adds other options, include no phase out deal Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Countries at the COP28 climate conference are considering calling for a formal phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the U.N. summit’s final deal …

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Stocks retreat after rally with jobs data eyed, yields climb

Stocks retreat after rally with jobs data eyed, yields climb

[1/3]Traders gather at the post that trades Alaska Airlines stock on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Major US averages fall Dollar rises Gold retreats after hitting record high Oil settles down more than 1% NEW YORK, Dec …

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Chennai airport runway flooded as Cyclone Michaung nears India

Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

CHENNAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) – At least four people died, factories closed and the runway of one of India’s busiest airports lay submerged due to torrential rain, as two southern states were braced on Monday for the impact of a severe cyclone. Cyclone Michaung was expected to make landfall on the coast of the southern …

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Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Residents hear sound of tank fire in southern city of Khan Younis, fear fresh Israeli ground assault U.S. destroyer downs drones as three commercial ships attacked in Red Sea-Pentagon Iran-backed Houthi movement claims attacks on two Israeli ships Many Khan Younis residents say they are packing to leave, but no safe spaces left …

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Exclusive: U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

Exclusive: U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

Russian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – The U.S., EU and UK are pressuring Liberia, the Marshall Islands and Panama to increase oversight of ships carrying their flags to ensure …

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