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Ankara will remain cool on climate change

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TURKEY

Turkey's decision to postpone ratification of the Paris Agreement.

New Urban Agenda challenges developing cities

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LATIN AMERICA/INT

The UN's New Urban Agenda.

Air pollution curbs will hurt EU automobile industry

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GERMANY-EU

The target, deemed excessive by manufacturers, highlights the growing pressure on the automobile industry amid persisting concerns about air pollution.

Policy mix will fail to tackle Balkan air pollution

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BALKANS

Monitoring detected an improvement in air quality, allowing the emergency measure against smog to be withdrawn. However, atmospheric pollution is a chronic problem in the Western…

Rutte’s departure opens space for Dutch populists

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NETHERLANDS

Rutte wanted to lead his Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) into November’s early election, but he was forced to announce his departure due to a pending no-confidence vote. The…

India will press on with capital city redevelopment

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INDIA

Modi earlier this month laid the foundation stone for a new parliament complex in the precinct. The Supreme Court has ordered the government not to undertake further construction…

US-Taliban deal is delayed if not quite dead

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AFGHANISTAN/US

The halt to talks, even if temporary, gives Ghani breathing space to seek re-election unencumbered by talk of a delay or the installation of an interim government.

Tunisian government may introduce more water cuts

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TUNISIA

Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…

US bipartisan infrastructure cooperation delay likely

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UNITED STATES

In the House of Representatives, Democratic leader (and prospective candidate for speaker) Nancy Pelosi has said that infrastructure development -- something that Republican…

Greek tourism sector faces sustainability issues

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GREECE

The sector is key for the country’s economy, accounting for up to one-quarter of annual economic output. However, the growing number of visitors is exerting pressure on local…