EU agreement on reducing industrial emissions November 29, 2023 at 12:46AM

EU member countries and the European Parliament said Wednesday they have reached a preliminary agreement on curbing industrial emissions, including those from intensive poultry and pig farms and from ore mines. The deal, struck late Tuesday, would "reduce harmful emissions from industry and improve public access to information," the European Council, representing member states, said in a statement. The lead EU lawmaker on the file, Radan Kanev, said it would "significantly" reduce emissions.

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Ukraine tells Nato it won't 'back down' in Russia fight November 28, 2023 at 11:28PM

Ukraine's foreign minister asserts that it will not back down in its fight against Russia, despite doubts over US support and minimal progress on the front line. Ukraine's strategic goal of territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders remains unchanged. There are concerns that a lack of adequate support from the West could force Ukraine to seek a compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin from a position of weakness. Ukraine is pushing to join Nato to ensure it is covered by the US-led alliance's protective umbrella.