Vanuatu ferry search called off after 39 presumed dead
Search efforts are being called off after a passenger ferry sank in the Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu a week ago, with a total of 39 people believed to have died.
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At least one dead, over 30 missing after ship sinks off Vanuatu coast
At least one person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ship sank off the coast of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
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Why there have been so many strong earthquakes in populated areas this year
An unusually large number of strong earthquakes have hit populated areas in recent months. There are certain periods when they occur more often, says seismologist Björn Lund.
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UN decision: Must reduce emissions, but the US may refuse
A new ruling is increasing pressure on countries to do more to tackle climate change. It could make it easier for affected countries and individuals to sue major emitters. However, for the country that emits the most, no immediate changes are expected.
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ICJ: Vulnerable Nations May Claim Climate Compensation
Not taking measures to protect the planet from climate change can violate international law, states the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ). At the same time, they open up for the possibility that particularly vulnerable countries may be entitled to climate compensation from countries that do not fulfill their obligations.
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