NATO members nearing deal on joint Black Sea mine-clearing force

NATO members are preparing a special operation to clear Black Sea of mines

Nov. 20, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines

3 NATO countries get close to signing agreement on Black Sea mine clearance

Nov. 20, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines

Bulk carrier carrying grain hits mine in Black Sea

Nov. 18, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal

On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security

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The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea

The United States and the Philippines are conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area

Nov. 22, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International - China

Some SAG-AFTRA members are not satisfied with tentative deal as ratification deadline nears

SAG-AFTRA leaders are urging the union's members to vote in favor of the agreement reached with studios as the ratification deadline nears Tuesday, but not everyone is satisfied with the deal that ended the actors strike. CBS News correspondent ...

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Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise

Richard Marles says two countries committed to a peaceful region where ‘sovereignty and agreed rules and norms are respected’. Australia and the Philippines have begun joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea as Pacific nations warily eye ...

Nov. 25, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - China

US and Philippines launch joint air and sea patrols to counter China

Closer military co-operation by Washington and Manila comes amid growing tensions with Beijing

Nov. 21, 2023 - ft.com - World - China

U.S. Considers Task Force to Guard Red Sea Ships From Iranian Proxy Forces

The discussions come after a U.S. destroyer downed three drones targeting commercial ships on Sunday, part of a series of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia tied to Israel’s war against Hamas.

Dec. 4, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories - Iran

Norway’s parliament backs deep-sea mining plans

Environmentalists warn move to extract minerals needed for green industries risks damaging fragile ecosystems

Dec. 5, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Mucus-Covered Jellyfish Hint at Dangers of Deep-Sea Mining

Shipboard experiments suggested that sediment from the exploitation of metals in the ocean could be harmful to marine life.

Nov. 21, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Science

Ukraine preparing for possibility of war spreading beyond its east and south – Ukraine's Joint Forces Commander

Nov. 26, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine

Five U.S. service members killed in Mediterranean Sea crash during training operation

Five special operations aviation soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior ...

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5 U.S. service members killed in aircraft accident in Mediterranean Sea

Five American service members were killed during a training exercise Sunday after a military aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.

Nov. 12, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories

Israel’s use of disproportionate force is a long-established tactic – with a clear aim | Paul Rogers

The strategy goes well beyond defeating an opponent: it seeks to destroy key infrastructure and the economy, with many civilian casualties. Paul Rogers is emeritus professor of peace studies at Bradford UniversityHow to make sense of the sheer ...

Dec. 5, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel

Young green sea turtles tracked travelling deep into Sydney harbour and living near humans

Taronga Wildlife hospital tracked three turtles that had been rescued, with one swimming as far as Longueville. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEndangered green sea turtles spend much of their young lives ...

Dec. 2, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

At least 1 dead after U.S. military aircraft crashes into the sea near Japan

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft with at least six people on board crashed into the sea near an island off southern Japan on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Nov. 29, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - Japan

NATO suspends European Conventional Armed Forces treaty after Russia's withdrawal

Nov. 7, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Russia

NATO countries suspend participation in Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty

Nov. 7, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines

CBS Mornings Deals: Black Friday week begins with this 50% off bath gift set deal

CBS Morning Deals will save you up to 50% on these all-natural, vegan bath bombs this Black Friday week.

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Banking: Goldman Sachs sees ‘a more clear runway’ for 2024 deal making

CFO Denis Coleman sees deal-making confidence building, while fixed income and equities businesses gain traction.

Dec. 5, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories

Ukraine's main success is victory in Black Sea

Dec. 4, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine

Oil Prices Rise Amid OPEC+ Output Cuts Expectations, Black Sea Storm

Oil prices edged higher as the market awaited OPEC+’s crucial decision to extend or deepen supply cuts and as a severe storm in the Black Sea region disrupted oil exports.

Nov. 29, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Ukraine is shipping more grain through the Black Sea despite threat from Russia

Increasing numbers of ships are streaming toward Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and heading out loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and explosive mines

Nov. 27, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories - Ukraine

Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power

Nov. 27, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines