Russia halts 'threat to security' resolution on climate change
UN Security Council resolution cast out with support of India while China abstains.
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US President Joe Biden apologises for Donald Trump
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Trump attacked Powell's record on Iraq and called him a 'Republican in name only'.
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Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid complications
President Joe Biden says Powell 'embodied the highest ideals of a warrior and diplomat'.
Sir Peter Gluckman moves into influential new role in global science
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China's power crunch exposes tensions ahead of UN climate summit
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Prince Harry and Meghan visit UN during world leaders' talks
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Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
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Kabul falls: Could private contractors extract NZ's interpreters left behind?
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'Not trained to deal with women': Taliban tell women to stay indoors
Taliban spokesman urges women to stay home until security is reimposed.
Afghanistan falls: Former NZ prime ministers on 'heart-breaking' Taliban takeover
Sir John Key and Helen Clark sceptical of Taliban claims.