DOT chief earns SKAL tourism award for good tourism governance
MANILA, Philippines — SKAL International, a worldwide association of travel and tourism professionals, on Thursday feted the Department of Tourism an Award for Good Tourism Governance.
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High fossil fuel use putting UN climate targets out of reach — IEA
PARIS, France — The International Energy Agency warned Tuesday that energy policies must evolve if global warming is to be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, saying fossil fuel use is still "far too high".
Key moments in Israel's war with Hamas
PARIS, France — Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers are fighting a war which erupted after the Palestinian Islamist movement launched a major attack on Israel, which has hit back with an ongoing bombing campaign.
Britney Spears set to hit best-seller list with tell-all memoir
PARIS, France — Two years after escaping her father's guardianship, Britney Spears recounts her years as a superstar who became a victim of her success in a highly anticipated memoir being published on Tuesday.
Climate 'loss and damage' talks end in failure
PARIS, France — A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks.
All eyes on 'decisive' Qatar in hostage release efforts
PARIS, France — Boasting good relations with both Western governments and Hamas, the emirate of Qatar has emerged as the key power in efforts to release the hostages seized by the Palestinian militant group from Israel even as other states show readiness to help.
France arrests 16-year-old pupil over bomb threat
PARIS, France — A 16-year-old pupil was arrested over a false bomb threat outside Paris, police sources said Friday, as French authorities scramble to halt a week of bomb scares at airports, schools and landmarks.
What we know about Gaza hospital strike
PARIS, France — Israelis and Palestinians have traded blame for a deadly strike on a Gaza hospital this week, with the number of deaths given ranging from dozens to nearly 500.