White House, Democrats defend Iraq envoy choice
The White House and Senate Democrats on Friday defended President
Barack Obama’s choice for ambassador to Iraq, saying veteran
diplomat Chris Hill was the right person to grapple with the complex
political situation.
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Australia declares disaster over oil spill
Australian authorities have declared several coastal areas near
Brisbane disaster zones after a massive oil spill earlier this week,
according to the Queensland government.
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Climate fears ‘being realised’
The worst-case scenarios on climate change envisaged by the UN two
years ago are already being realised, say scientists at an
international meeting.
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