Key words : climate loss and sticking point
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Delegates at the UN COP27 climate conference in Egypt have agreed to set up a "loss and damage" fund to help vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters.
The details will be worked out at next year's meeting.
The agreement is the first of its kind under the UN framework.
Two weeks of negotiations were scheduled, but talks were extended to work out this agreement.
A sticking point was the differing stances on the issue.
While developing countries urged a "loss and damage" fund, industrialized countries have been more cautious.
In the end, industrialized countries made concessions in response to strong appeals.
The outcome document quotes the one from last year, with a call for efforts to limit the rise in the global average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Key words : malaysia election 82
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Malaysia's opposition coalition won the most seats in Saturday's general election.
According to the country's electoral commission, the Pakatan Harapan alliance won 82 seats compared with 73 for the ruling Barisan Nasional grouping.
Both are working to form a coalition government after falling short of the 112 seats needed to control the parliament.
Ninety-seven-year-old two-time Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who started a new opposition coalition, lost his seat.
Local media said the loss marks the end of an era.
In the general election four years ago, Malaysia had its first change of power since the country achieved independence in 1957. The prime minister was replaced twice amid the turmoil following the 2018 election.
Malaysian voters are believed to have expressed their dissatisfaction with the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, accelerating inflation and a series of corruption scandals within the administration.
Some observers say political instability may continue in the country.
Key words : former prime
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Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has lost his seat in the general election that was held on Saturday, likely ending his political career.
The 97-year-old Mahathir ran in the race as an opposition party candidate in a constituency with a total of five candidates. But Malaysia's electoral commission said the two-time prime minister failed to secure enough votes, coming in fourth.
This was Mahathir's first defeat in a parliamentary election since 1969. It is believed he will end his political career following the loss. Local media are reporting that it marks the end of an era.
When the election was announced earlier this month, Mahathir said it would be his last election.
Mahathir first served as prime minister for 22 years from 1981 to 2003. After retiring from politics, he was voted in again as prime minister in 2018. After stepping down in 2020, he formed a new coalition and ran in the latest election.
Vote counting is still underway. The ruling bloc and the opposition wing are in a close contest. As no single party might be able to secure a majority, attention is now focused on how parties would form a post-election alliance to come to power.
Key words : trump twitter
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk says the social media's account of former US President Donald Trump will be reinstated, based on results of a poll on the platform.
Musk tweeted, "The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated." He went on with the Latin phrase "Vox Populi, Vox Dei," which means "the voice of the people is the voice of God."
The CEO ran a poll on the social media platform on whether to allow the former president back on the service. More than 15 million Twitter users have voted in the poll. Final results showed that 51.8 percent were in favor of the reinstatement.
Twitter had banned Trump after the US Capitol riot last year for allegedly inciting violence. Some people voiced concerns over making such a decision with a poll.
Musk had indicated that he would not reinstate suspended accounts until convening a council to monitor and delete inappropriate tweets. But it has yet to be known whether such a body has been established.
On Friday, the CEO revealed that he had reinstated some Twitter accounts that have been suspended for having posted discriminatory comments.
Musk has explained that his buyout of Twitter is aimed at protecting free speech. Attention is now focused on how the CEO will reform the giant social media service.
Key words : british prime
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged 50 million pounds, or about 60 million dollars, in additional military aid to Ukraine as he made his first visit to the country's capital, Kyiv.
In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, Sunak announced the new package of military aid. It includes anti-aircraft guns and radars to counter Russian drone attacks.
This follows more than 1,000 new anti-air missiles Britain announced earlier this month.
Sunak also pledged funds to provide generators, shelters and other supplies as Ukrainians face a difficult winter. He said Britain will proceed with projects to repair bridges and houses destroyed in the fighting.
The two leaders also inspected destroyed Russian tanks.
At a joint news conference, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to support from Britain. He said Russia has begun shelling Ukraine's gas production and power generating facilities. He said almost half of the country's infrastructure facilities have been damaged.
Sunak said Britain had given more than 2.3 billion pounds, or 2.7 billion dollars in military aid. He pledged that they will do the same again next year, stressing the unity of his country and Ukraine.
Britain is the second-largest supplier of military assistance to Ukraine after the United States.
Key words : two firefighters
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Two firefighters died when a passenger plane hit a fire truck on the runway while taking off from an international airport near the Peruvian capital, Lima.
The accident occurred on Friday when the Latam Airlines plane collided with the truck that entered the runway.
Video released by Reuters news agency and other media shows flames rising from the plane and black smoke covering its rear section.
There were 108 passengers and crew members aboard the plane.
Reuters says two firefighters in the truck were killed, and about 20 passengers were injured.
It is unclear why the truck entered the runway.
Reuters reports said Peruvian prosecutors have launched an investigation.
Key words : fifa first
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The FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar on Sunday. This is the first time that a Middle Eastern country will host the soccer tournament.
Matches are starting in the month of November for the first time since the inaugural competition in 1930. This is to avoid the scorching summer heat in the country.
Thirty-two teams will compete in the first round of the event. The teams are divided into eight groups. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stages.
The host team, Qatar, is set to play against Ecuador in the opening game.
Japan's national squad is in Group E. It will compete against Germany in a first-round match on Wednesday. The Samurai Blue will then play Costa Rica on November 27 and Spain on December 1.
The squad is aiming to reach the top eight for the first time ever.
Japan's head coach Moriyasu Hajime told reporters that the members of the team will focus on giving the games their all. Moriyasu says he believes it is really important for them to do their best.
A World Cup pre-event was held on Saturday at a fan zone in the Qatari capital, Doha. Supporters of each team attended.
The fans celebrated the opening of the tournament by wearing the uniforms of their favorite teams, waving national flags, and dancing to loud music.
The crowds cheered loudly when a fireworks show was presented.
Key words : london human rights qatar
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People in London have taken to the streets to protest against the human rights situation in Qatar. This comes as the soccer World Cup is set to begin in the Middle Eastern nation.
About 50 people participated in a rally in front of the Qatari Embassy in the British capital on Saturday. Human rights activists were among them.
Criticism is mounting over the deaths of many foreign workers in Qatar. The individuals helped construct a stadium and other facilities for the World Cup finals. They are said to have worked under harsh conditions.
Some of the demonstrators also voiced their objections to human rights abuses against sexual minorities in Qatar. Same-sex relationships are illegal in the country.
Some participants waved rainbow flags. Others held up signs stating that the Qatari government arrests sexual minorities and forces them to change their identities. Many chanted, "Shame on Qatar," and "No Freedom, No Football."
Peter Tatchell is one of the organizers. He was once detained in Qatar for participating in a protest.
He said the most important thing is to highlight the human rights abuses. He also said both Qatar and FIFA should be compelled to do something to stop the abuses from happening.
He asked people who watch the games to spread information about the abuses in Qatar and express support for those who are oppressed.
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