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UN climate talks: Scientists warn of 'giant leap backward' even as White House champions fossil fuels

Carbon dioxide emissions are set to rise this year after a three-year pause, scientists said at UN climate talks on Monday, warning that "time is running out", even as White House officials used the occasion to champion the fossil fuels that drive global warming.

Rich nations shirking on climate commitments, says bloc of developing countries, including India

The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the rollout of a landmark treaty, said the bloc of nations.

Syria to join Paris climate pact, leaving US only nation left out

Syria said at UN climate talks in Bonn on Tuesday that it would join the Paris Agreement, leaving the United States as the only nation to say it will remain outside the landmark treaty.

UN climate talks open in Bonn; negotiators wary of effect of Donald Trump's stance

Five months after Donald Trump said he would yank the United States out of the Paris Agreement, the diplomats and leaders meet in Bonn on Monday.

COP23 climate change summit in Bonn: All you need to know about 12-day conference

Climate change is back on the agenda, with a global climate conference kicking off in the German city of Bonn on Monday. Here's all you need to know about the UN conference, known as COP23, which will run till 17 November.

UK-bound Easyjet flight diverted after 'suspicious conversation' of passengers raises alarm

A UK-bound flight from Slovenia with 151 people on board was diverted to Germany after three passengers were found to be engaged in a "suspicious conversation" with "terrorist content".

Indian-origin man becomes mayor of Germany's Bonn city

Ashok Sridharan, a mayoral candidate of Chancellor Angela Merkel-led Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has comprehensively won the election in Bonn.

Germany introduces 'sex tax metres' for prostitutes