The Chinese mafia's downfall in a lawless casino town (www.bbc.com)
Longer droughts in Zimbabwe take a toll on wildlife and cause more frequent clashes with people (apnews.com)
Activist who documented murders in one of Mexico’s deadliest cities killed (www.theguardian.com)
WHO Presses China for Data on Wave of Undiagnosed Pneumonia Cases (www.wsj.com)
The World Health Organization said it has asked China to provide more information on an outbreak of pneumonia among children in northern parts of the country, an unusual public disclosure that revives questions about Beijing’s transparency on the spread of infectious diseases.
China’s CO2 emissions may be falling already, in a watershed moment for the world (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Fiji may partner with China to upgrade ports and shipyards, PM Rabuka says (www.theguardian.com)
At least 30 Thai nationals still believed to be trapped in Laukkai town in Myanmar amid intense fighting (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Over 100 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza as attack continues despite ceasefire deal (www.theguardian.com)
Chainsaw in hand, ‘anarcho-capitalist’ Javier Milei upends Argentina’s politics (www.france24.com)
Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor (www.bbc.co.uk)
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday (apnews.com)
Russian soldier who lost eye in war begs Putin not to send him back (www.newsweek.com)
White House declassifies intel suggesting Wagner Group is preparing to provide air defense capability to Hezbollah or Iran (www.cnn.com)
The White House released recently declassified intelligence on Tuesday confirming that the Russian mercenary organization Wagner group has been preparing to provide an air defense capability “to either Hezbollah or Iran,” according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby....
US thwarted plot to kill Sikh separatist, issued warning to India (www.aljazeera.com)
US-Canada bridge blast: 'No indication of terrorism' – DW – 11/23/2023 (www.dw.com)
US-Canada bridge blast: ‘No indication of terrorism’ The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Wednesday it was looking into a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the United States and Canada, located near Niagara Falls....
Ozone hole largest on record over past 3 years, new research finds (www.businessinsider.in)
Sudan refugees detail second wave of ethnic purge by Arab forces (www.reuters.com)
Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages, truce (www.reuters.com)
GAZA/TEL AVIV, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Israel’s government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.
Canada bans import, export of elephant ivory and rhino horns including hunting trophies (www.ctvnews.ca)
Ex Obama Adviser Says Killing 4,000 Palestinian Children ‘Wasn’t Enough’ (www.vice.com)
Sudan’s cycle of violence: ‘There is a genocide going on in west Darfur’ (www.theguardian.com)
Man and woman reportedly drown trying to cross Channel to UK (www.theguardian.com)
Rainbow Bridge between US, Canada closed following vehicle explosion: FBI (abcnews.go.com)
French pilot sentenced for decapitating skydiver with wing of plane (www.bbc.co.uk)
Sony facing $7.9 billion mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices (www.reuters.com)
