HAGATNA, 04 MAY 2017 (PACIFIC NOTE) — Island leaders on Tuesday pledged to protect their resources, eradicate invasive species, create a better health care system, develop sustainable tourism and collaborate on issues that are affecting the region. [restrict] The 22nd Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) concluded on May 2 with the signing of the communiqué outlining […]
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Le Pen, Macron clash in fiery final French debate
PARIS, 04 MAY 2017(AFP) —- French centrist Emmanuel Macron and his far-right presidential rival Marine Le Pen clashed over terrorism, the economy and Europe Wednesday in a bad-tempered TV debate that laid bare their profoundly different visions for the country. [restrict] The duel ahead of this Sunday’s election was billed as a confrontation between Macron’s […]
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Trump celebrates 100-day mark by railing against the media — and seeking to steal spotlight from D.C. gala
HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Trump was here to celebrate the achievements of his first 100 days in office, but first, he had a few words to say about the news media — more than a few words, actually. Taking the stage at a farm expo center here before a packed crowd of several thousand people […]
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Rights group: Trump should seek accountability from Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A U.S.-based human rights group says President Donald Trump should not roll out the White House red carpet for Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, whom it accused of being a “mastermind” of mass murder because of his anti-drug crackdown in which thousands have died. [restrict] Human Rights Watch and other critics reacted […]
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Trump complains US share of climate finance is unfair
By Megan Darby WASHINGTON, 01 MAY 2017 (CLIMATE HOME) —Donald Trump has suggested that countries like China, India and Russia should pay a bigger share of climate finance, in an interview with Reuters. After his advisors discussed the subject last Thursday, the US president said he was preparing to announce a decision “in about two […]
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Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
(Reuters) – Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states, according to news reports. Three tornadoes were confirmed by the U.S. National Weather Service in Canton, a city about 60 miles (95 km) […]