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People pretend to resuscitate the Earth during a demonstration at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Politics & Policy

What the climate talks in Dubai mean for the Philadelphia region

Here's a look at what these talks have yielded in the past, and what people in the Delaware Valley hope to get out of COP28.

3 years ago

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This Nov. 12, 2018 photo shows The USS Carney in the Mediterranean Sea. The American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.  “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said.  (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/U.S. Navy via AP)
Community

The Pentagon says U.S. warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea. Houthis claim attacking 2 ships

The attack potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

3 years ago

A former church is visible between rowhomes
Community

A home at last: Greater Philadelphia’s small Tibetan community will soon have a cultural center of their own

Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.

3 years ago

A scene of damage and rubble by a dirt road as someone walks in the distance.
NPR
Community

Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?

A historic agreement at the international climate talks will provide hundreds of millions of dollars for developing countries. It's nowhere near enough.

3 years ago

A water treatment plant seen from outside
Community

Pa. water authority one of several organizations breached by Iran-affiliated hackers, federal agencies say

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was hacked a week ago.

3 years ago

Smoke rises after an Israeli bombardment in Gaza
Community

Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders

At least 200 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting resumed Friday morning following the weeklong truce with the territory’s ruling militant group Hamas.

3 years ago

Kamala Harris speaks from a podium
NPR
Politics & Policy

In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: Climate and Gaza

Vice President Harris gave young climate activists a shout-out in her remarks to world leaders at COP28. "Let us all share in their sense of urgency and their optimism."

3 years ago

A tree and an area in Clark Park with white flags and papers that is a memorial to Palestinians
Community
6abc

Philadelphia officials say memorial to Palestinians in Clark Park will stay for now

The memorial features the names of thousands of Palestinians who have died in the Israel-Hamas war and in previous conflicts.

3 years ago

A Red Cross vehicle
Community

Israeli military says 10 Israelis, four Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas

The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.

3 years ago

A Red Cross vehicle passes through a crowd of people.
Community
6abc

Ardmore family confirms 84-year-old relative among latest hostages released by Hamas

Ditza Heiman was taken away from her home on October 7 in a small neighborhood just about 1.5 miles from Gaza.

3 years ago

A building on UPenn's campus
Education
Billy Penn

Why Penn is in turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war, and what’s happening on campus right now

An explainer on the antisemitic incidents, demonstrations, and calls for the president to resign.

3 years ago

wreckage after a bombing.
Community

Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI’s power to mislead

Pictures from the Israel-Hamas war have vividly and painfully illustrated AI's potential as a propaganda tool, used to create lifelike images of carnage.

3 years ago

family hugging after reuniting
NPR
Community

More captives are freed as Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce in Gaza

Another 11 Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas on Monday, as Israel prepared to release more Palestinian prisoners in another swap under a temporary cease-fire deal.

3 years ago

A father and daughter hug after being reunited.
Community

Hamas releases third group of hostages in Gaza as part of truce deal

The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7.

3 years ago

Palestinians walk through destruction in Shati refugee camp
Community

Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners for 39 Palestinians after hours-long delay, mediators say

The last-minute delay had created a tense standoff on the second day of what's meant to be a four-day cease-fire.

3 years ago

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