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At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future - and actually make it happen

At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future - and actually make it happen

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Now comes the hard part: uniting the world’s divided nations to move quickly to implement its 56 actions. U.N.
Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region

Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region

TOKYO (AP) — Rescue workers searched for at least six people missing Sunday after heavy rain pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto, triggering landslides and floods and leaving one person dead in a region still recovering from a deadly Jan.
'We have a responsibility:' Trudeau urges global leaders to support pact for future

'We have a responsibility:' Trudeau urges global leaders to support pact for future

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sake of future generations.
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity

Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland , known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world's richest countries whose plant and animal life is under the greatest threat.
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too

The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threat, conservationists said in a new report.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
Pope denounces slaying of Honduran environmental defender

Pope denounces slaying of Honduran environmental defender

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the slaying of an environmental activist in Honduras, adding to a growing number of international voices that have raised concern over the killing.
UN nations endorse a 'Pact of the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UN nations endorse a 'Pact of the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.