The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, was returned for a second

Surangel Whipps Jr is contesting the post against his brother-in-law, former president Tommy

Palau's President Surangel Whipps is seen on a video screen as he addresses the 76th Session of the

“ Our administration has made clear that we are enemies to none, friends to all, ” Whipps said

at Whipps Cross hospital in Leytonstone are dealing with" operational issues" due to the torrential

KOROR( AFP)-The tiny Pacific nation of Palau reported its first cases of coronavirus Saturday( Aug 21), losing its prized status as one of the world's few Covid-free countries as authorities appealed for calm. Two travellers, who tested positive after arriving from Guam, have been placed in quarantine along with their known contacts." We urge everyone to remain calm," the Ministry of Health said in a statement after deciding against imposing lockdown measures. With more than 80 per cent of the 1

rescue trapped motorists.... In east London, nearly 100 inpatients from Whipps Cross Hospital were

The ambitious target was agreed upon by the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference of 2009 but has so far failed to materialise.... At the time, the United Nations' 15th COP summit outlined a plan for developed countries to pool their resources and mobilise long-term finance of ￡22. 4billion($ 30billion) a year between 2010 and 2012, and a further ￡74billion($ 100billion) a year by 2020.... All estimates indicate the developed world has fallen short of this target, and leaders have been unafraid

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“ This is a moment of truth.” “ The emissions gap is the result of a leadership gap," Guterres said.... Its executive director echoed the need for speed on curbing emissions.“ To stand a chance of limiting global warming to 1.5 C, we have eight years to almost halve greenhouse gas emissions," said Inger Andersen.... “ Eight years to make the plans, put in place the policies, implement them and ultimately deliver the cuts.” Leaders, diplomats, scientists and environmental activists will meet in