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German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

BERLIN -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the...

Danish police close investigation into Old Stock Exchange fire

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Danish police said Tuesday that they were closing the investigation into the devastating fire that destroyed more than half of...

EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war

BRUSSELS -- The European Union must back Ukraine against Russia for as a long as it takes and persuade the United States that...

Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for drilling waste by oil and gas companies

WASHINGTON -- Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane...

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal over union role

HONG KONG -- A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday said she'll sue the publication for sacking her...

For nearly a decade, climate talks have been hashing out so-called Article 6. But what is it?

BAKU, Azerbaijan -- After nearly a decade of negotiations, leaders during the United Nations climate conference's first day decided on some of the...