The besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the brink of falling to militia fighters and Rwandan troops. M23 fighters and 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers had been laying siege to Goma for several days, according to the United Nations and security sources.
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A coalition of 24 US governors pledged to continue with the Paris Agreement despite President Trump's withdrawal decision. They assured UN climate chief Simon Stiell they would uphold America's climate commitments. However, Trump's move may affect global mitigation pledges and climate finance flow to developing nations.
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Poland debates offering safe passage for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to attend Auschwitz's 80th liberation anniversary. Controversy arises as Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, sparking protests and divided opinions within Poland.
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