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LIVECrunch talks ramp up as Green Zone opens to public
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A flare to burn methane from oil production near Watford City, North Dakota. The oil and gas industry's Cop28 methane pledge has been praised, but concerns linger about its implementation. APEnergy industry urged to take swifter measures with methane pledge
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Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the world needs hope. Antonie Robertson/The NationalThe UAE is answering its sceptics at Cop28, says climate minister
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Cop28 runs until December 12 at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalCop28: What's happened so far and what happens next?
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Tehran as smog hangs low over the city. West Asia News Agency / ReutersCop28 Health Day: Millions of lives could be saved by acting on climate change
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UN Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, in conversation with The National's Editor in Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi, said the specific needs of those displaced due to climate change and conflict deserved to be recognised. Wajod Alkhamis / The NationalWe must address causes of mass migration, says UN refugee chief
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Rapid disbursement of the loss and damage fund announced at Cop28 is needed to support vulnerable nations such as Somalia, which faces catastrophic hungerAfrican officials urge rich nations to dig deeper for loss and damage
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LIVEMore than 700 Palestinians killed in 24 hours
Women and children make up the majority of the victims, according to officials
Displaced Palestinian children look out from a makeshift shelter in the courtyard of a government-run school in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 2, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)
Protesters during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks. AFPWho are the remaining hostages held in Gaza?
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Palestinian patients arrived at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Saturday. Photo: WamPalestinian patients arrive in UAE for crucial medical care
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