Category: News

Six In The Morning Monday November 30

COP21: Poor countries fear being ‘left behind’ in rush for deal By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News, Paris A critical UN conference aimed at agreeing a new global approach to climate change has begun in Paris. Negotiators from 195 countries will try to reach a deal within two weeks aimed at reducing global carbon emissions. …

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The Breakfast Club (Here Comes the Sun)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Six In The Morning Sunday November 29

COP21: Paris climate deal ‘more likely’ after terror attacks By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News, Paris Nearly 150 global leaders are gathering in Paris on Sunday for a critical UN climate meeting, amid tight security. The conference, known as COP21, will attempt to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions. Observers say that the …

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Six In The Morning Saturday November 28

Obama has uses for Turkey-Russia tensions BY M.K. BHADRAKUMAR on NOVEMBER 28, 2015 ASIA TIMES NEWS & FEATURES Turkey may have succeeded in scuttling the idea of an international coalition under the United Nations auspices to fight the Islamic State (IS). The talks in Moscow on Friday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the visiting …

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Six In The Morning Friday November 27

Paris attacks: Victims’ families attend memorial ceremony two weeks on France mourns the 130 people killed in the 13 November attacks, with François Hollande leading a solemn address at Les Invalides Jessica Elgot Friday 27 November 2015 09.36 GMT La Marseillaise is playing now in Les Invalides as Francois Hollande arrives at the memorial. We’re expecting …

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Six In The Morning Thursday November 26

Mekong:a river rising The fate of 70 million people rests on what happens to the Mekong river. With world leaders meeting in Paris next week for crucial UN climate talks, John Vidal journeys down south-east Asia’s vast waterway – a place that encapsulates some of the dilemmas they must solve. He meets people struggling to …

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Missing Russian jet pilot ‘picked up by Syrian army’ A Russian pilot who went missing after his jet was shot down by Turkey over Syria was rescued by the Syrian army, Russia’s ambassador to France said. Alexander Orlov told Europe 1 radio the pilot had been taken to a Russian base. However, this report has …

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Six In The Morning Tuesday November 24

Turkey shoots down jet near border with Syria Turkish military official says fighter jets destroyed plane after it violated the country’s airspace Reuters in Istanbul Tuesday 24 November 2015 08.43 GMT Turkish fighter jets have shot down a warplane near the Syrian border after it violated Turkey’s airspace, a military official said, but the nationality of …

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What John Said Last Week Today

One of my favorite pundits is comedian John Oliver. Since leaving “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” he has made his mark on the premium cable network HBO with “Last Week Tonight.” Once a week, John takes a satirical look at news, politics and current events, often laced with “colorful” language, videos and costumed characters. …

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Six In The Morning Monday November 23

He’s not going anywhere. By BRADLEY KLAPPER Bashar Assad’s presidency looks likely to outlast Barack Obama’s. As the United States has turned its attention to defeating the Islamic State group, it has softened its stance on the Syrian leader. More than four years ago, Obama demanded that Assad leave power. Administration officials later said Assad …

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The Breakfast Club (You’ve Got A Friend In Me)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Six In The Morning Sunday November 22

ASEAN nations sign deal for economic community Group seeks freer movement of trade and capital in SE Asia and to create the world’s seventh-largest economy. 22 Nov 2015 07:45 GMT | Politics, Asia Pacific, Malaysia, China Southeast Asian nations have established a formal community that attempts to create freer movement of trade and capital in …

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