Protests In France Over High Gas Prices Escalate To Violence
French President Emmanuel Macron is chairing an urgent security meeting in Paris to discuss the riots that have spread across the country. He could declare a state of emergency to contain the unrest.
Energy-Righ Qatar Announces It Will Leave OPEC In New Year
The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, announced Monday that it would withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in January. Qatar has a dispute with Saudi Arabia.
High Stakes As International Climate Conference Begins
The U.N. climate meeting underway in Poland is the most important climate conference since the 2015 Paris Agreement set emissions reduction goals for nearly every country on Earth.
Gussie Clarke Says Reggae Spreads A Universal Message
Reggae music was added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. One of the pioneers of reggae, music producer, Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, shares how the genre impacts the world.
French President Holds Security Meeting On Yellow Vest Protests
The demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people across the country who say the cost of living in France has risen too high.
Trump Leaves G-20 With China Trade Truce, Plans To Cancel NAFTA Ahead Of New Pact
The deal pauses a tariff increase planned to take effect New Year’s Day. President Trump called the meeting with China’s president “amazing and productive.”
New Deal Between The U.S. And China Postpone New Round Of Tariffs
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday night and announced a new deal to ease trade tensions.
Meet Greece’s Marine Trash Collectors Diving To Keep Their Sea Beautiful
Ocean litter is a global problem. These Greeks are acting locally to clean up the Aegean.
How 10 Orphans From eSwatini Helped Write A Prize-Winning Movie
In Liyana, filmmakers let kids make up the story. The hybrid documentary/animated film has earned prizes, raves — and a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
At G20, Trade Disputes And A Presidential Tribute
The G20 summit in Argentina wraps up on Saturday. World leaders addressed trade disputes and also paid tribute to former President George H.W. Bush.
Presidents React To George H.W.’s Bush’s Death
While politicians praised his service to the country, former President George W. Bush called him “the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.”
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