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Dec 16 2015
Six In The Morning Wednesday December 16
UN decries Palestinian attacks, ‘excessive’ Israeli response The UN voiced deep concern Tuesday over an “unacceptable” wave of Palestinians attacking Israelis, but also slammed Israeli authorities’ reported “excessive use of force” in response to the attacks. “We continue to be gravely concerned at the unrelenting violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in Israel,” Cecile …
Dec 15 2015
Six In The Morning Tuesday December 15
UN accused of ‘shocking’ lack of action over murder and rape in South Sudan Peacekeeping mission has failed to stop systematic atrocities, MSF says, as civil war enters third year Sam Jones @swajones Tuesday 15 December 2015 00.05 GMT The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has been accused of a “complete and utter failure” to …
Dec 14 2015
Six In The Morning Monday December 14
Fosun founder Guo Guangchang appears in public Guo Guangchang, the high-profile Chinese tycoon detained by police last week, has made an appearance at his company’s annual meeting in Shanghai. The Fosun International chairman was first reported missing on Friday. The company later revealed he was assisting authorities with a probe. Fosun president Wang Qunbin said …
Dec 13 2015
Six in Morning The Sunday December 13
COP21: Paris climate deal is ‘best chance to save planet’ The climate deal reached in Paris is “the best chance we have to save the one planet we have”, US President Barack Obama has said. He said it could be a “turning point” for the world to take on the challenge of a low-carbon future. …
Dec 12 2015
Random Japan
Never work with animals: Outtakes from Japanese delivery company’s adorable black cat ad Meg Murphy Cat can’t quite get his box together, but he still gets an A for effort in the outtakes for Kuroneko Yamato’s commercial. A few months back, we shared with you a cleverly cute video for Japanese delivery company Yamato Un’yu, in which …
Dec 12 2015
Six In The Morning Saturday December 12
Paris climate talks: delegates reach agreement on final draft text After talks again stretched through the night, François Hollande and Ban Ki-moon are to unveil document on limiting climate change for formal adoption Suzanne Goldenberg, Lenore Taylor, Adam Vaughan and John Vidal in Paris Saturday 12 December 2015 08.03 GMT Negotiators in Paris are to present …
Dec 11 2015
Six In The Morning Friday December 11
COP21: Climate deal due Saturday after more all-night talks Negotiators at the Paris climate summit aim to wrap up a global agreement to curb global warming on Saturday – a day later than expected, hosts France said. “Things are moving in the right direction,” said French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who is chairing the summit. …