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Methane Levels Still Rising, Despite Global Methane Pledge

New York Times Satellite data shows the U.S. releasing more and more of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, researchers said, despite pledges to cut back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/climate/us-methane-greenhouse-gas.html

U.N. General Assembly demands Israel end occupation of Palestinian territory

Washington Post The nonbinding resolution says Israel must end its “unlawful presence” within a year, pull out military forces, halt settlement expansion and evacuate settlers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/19/un-resolution-israel-palestinian-territory-countries-vote/

North Korea launches fresh wave of trash balloons toward South Korea

Fox News North Korea launched a fresh wave of “trash balloons” toward its southern neighbors Wednesday night, according to local media. South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that the North launched more than 160 balloons carrying trash across its southern border. The report cited South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) which said it discovered…

Japanese walkie-talkie maker investigating Lebanon explosion reports

Washington Post Icom is looking into reports that its two-way radios were denotated in attacks across Lebanon Wednesday, which killed at least 20 people and injured more than 450. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/icom-investigates-lebanon-explosion-radios/

Lost for 450 years, famed poet’s grave found at Notre Dame, scientists say

Washington Post Researchers believe the remains found in a lead coffin in 2022 are those of the French Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/notre-dame-cathedral-remains-poet/

How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers

New York Times The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah phones that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/israel-exploding-pagers-hezbollah.html

Tourist, 30, dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands

Fox News A German tourist died from a rare shark attack near the Canary Islands while she was swimming alongside her catamaran off the northwest coast of the popular travel destination. The unidentified 30-year-old woman was sailing on a British-flagged catamaran that had departed from the island of Gran Canaria Saturday, Sept. 14, when the shark attacked. One…

Antiwar film or propaganda? ‘Russians at War’ draws protests at festivals.

Washington Post The documentary focuses on front-line Russian troops in Ukraine. Screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival drew concerns from Canadian officials. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/russians-at-war-trofimova-toronto-film-festival/

A key question behind Israeli attack on Hezbollah devices: Why now?

Washington Post Israel’s government is in turmoil and the United States is trying to head off a wider conflict in Lebanon, leaving officials to wonder about the timing of the attack. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/israel-hezbollah-pagers-lebanon-war-strategy/

UN resolution demanding Israel exit ‘occupied territories’ can hurt ‘highly volatile’ situation, expert says

Fox News The United Nations on Wednesday passed a Palestinian-drafted resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the “Occupied Palestinian Territory” within 12 months, with Israel’s new ambassador calling the measure “shameful.” “This is a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic terrorism,” Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon said after the vote. “Instead…