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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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September 29, 2017
Spain
Can Catalonia Split With Spain?
Spain’s effort to block Catalonia’s referendum on independence may push more Catalan voters to support it.
February 16, 2012
United States
Defense Spending, Special Operations, and Secrecy
After the release of the Pentagon’s core budget request of $525 billion for fiscal year 2013, pundits are picking the winners and losers. While the defense budget has increased by 45 percent from $36…
January 6, 2011
Middle East and North Africa
Telescopic Philanthropy, 2011
Wreckage is seen after rioters damaged shops in Maan. (Petra Petra/Courtesy Reuters) APN News: "Rioters in the southern Jordanian city of Maan set fire to government buildings, police cars and busin…
December 6, 2012
International Organizations
Santorum Champions U.S. Sovereignty (the Disabled, Not So Much)
The Senate’s appalling rejection this week of the UN Convention on Persons with Disabilities was a cruel and petulant gesture, particularly during the holiday season. Relishing the role of Ebeneezer …
March 18, 2016
China
Friday Asia Update: Five Stories From the Week of March 18, 2016
Ashlyn Anderson, Rachel Brown, Lincoln Davidson, Ariella Rotenberg, Gabriel Walker, and Pei-Yu Wei look at five stories from Asia this week. 1. Bangladeshi bank chief resigns after $101 million cybe…
