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November 20, 2024

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G20

In a Historical Declaration, G20 Leaders Commit to Taxing Billionaires, Tackling Inequalities, and Taking Climate Action

Excerpt:  "The declaration addresses social inclusion, the fight against hunger and poverty, the taxation of billionaires, measures for the energy transition, the global governance reform, and the acceleration of climate action, while also supporting COP30 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in 2025, which will be held in Belém, Brasil. These are the central commitments of the historic G20 Leaders' Declaration in Rio de Janeiro, released on Monday, November 18. The document, which achieved consensus ...

11/19/2024
News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports
G2011/19/2024News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports

In a Historical Declaration, G20 Leaders Commit to Taxing Billionaires, Tackling Inequalities, and Taking Climate Action

Excerpt:  "The declaration addresses social inclusion, the fight against hunger and poverty, the taxation of billionaires, measures for the energy transition, the global governance reform, and the acceleration of climate action, while also supporting COP30 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in 2025, which will be held in Belém, Brasil. These are the central commitments of the historic G20 Leaders' Declaration in Rio de Janeiro, released on Monday, November 18. The document, which achieved consensus ...

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Federal Jury Convicts Man of Conspiring to Murder FBI Employees

Excerpt:  "Edward Kelley, 35, of Maryville, Tennessee, was convicted following a three-day trial in the Eastern District of Tennessee of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing a federal official by threat. The evidence presented at trial established that Kelley — while awaiting trial for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach — developed a plan to murder law enforcement, including FBI agents and employees. The proof showed that Kelley developed ...

11/20/2024
News Release/Statement
Department of Justice (DOJ)11/20/2024News Release/Statement

Federal Jury Convicts Man of Conspiring to Murder FBI Employees

Excerpt:  "Edward Kelley, 35, of Maryville, Tennessee, was convicted following a three-day trial in the Eastern District of Tennessee of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing a federal official by threat. The evidence presented at trial established that Kelley — while awaiting trial for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach — developed a plan to murder law enforcement, including FBI agents and employees. The proof showed that Kelley developed ...

World Health Organization (WHO),United Nations (UN)

Guidance for Human Genome Data Collection, Access, Use and Sharing

Excerpt:  "The ethical, legal, and equitable sharing of human genomic data is critical to advancing global health research and ensuring fair access to the benefits of genomics. The WHO’s new document outlines a comprehensive set of globally applicable principles designed to guide stakeholders in the responsible collection, use, and sharing of human genome data. This document serves as a key resource to navigate complex issues surrounding data governance, with the aim of fostering transparency, ...

11/20/2024
News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports
World Health Organization (WHO),United Nations (UN)11/20/2024News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports

Guidance for Human Genome Data Collection, Access, Use and Sharing

Excerpt:  "The ethical, legal, and equitable sharing of human genomic data is critical to advancing global health research and ensuring fair access to the benefits of genomics. The WHO’s new document outlines a comprehensive set of globally applicable principles designed to guide stakeholders in the responsible collection, use, and sharing of human genome data. This document serves as a key resource to navigate complex issues surrounding data governance, with the aim of fostering transparency, ...

World Health Organization (WHO),United Nations (UN)

Multi-country Outbreak of Cholera, External Situation Report #20 - 20 October 2024

Excerpt:  "From 1 January to 27 October 2024, a cumulative total of 486 760 cholera and acute watery diarrhoea cases and 4018 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions. While the number of cases reported in October 2024 is 42% lower than the same period in 2023, the number of deaths has increased by 54% – reflecting severe response challenges in outbreak settings. Factors such as conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters, and climate change have intensified outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas, where ...

11/20/2024
News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports, Periodic Report, Government Periodical/Newsletter, Alerts/Advisories, Food/Drug/Health Alerts
World Health Organization (WHO),United Nations (UN)11/20/2024News Release/Statement, Government/IGO Reports, Periodic Report, Government Periodical/Newsletter, Alerts/Advisories, Food/Drug/Health Alerts

Multi-country Outbreak of Cholera, External Situation Report #20 - 20 October 2024

Excerpt:  "From 1 January to 27 October 2024, a cumulative total of 486 760 cholera and acute watery diarrhoea cases and 4018 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions. While the number of cases reported in October 2024 is 42% lower than the same period in 2023, the number of deaths has increased by 54% – reflecting severe response challenges in outbreak settings. Factors such as conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters, and climate change have intensified outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas, where ...

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power

Excerpt:  "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the SEC’s allegations, the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable the two renewable energy companies to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar solar energy project that the companies had been awarded by the Indian government. During ...

11/20/2024
News Release/Statement, Administrative Action, Pleading (Civil Case), Administrative Adjudication Document
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)11/20/2024News Release/Statement, Administrative Action, Pleading (Civil Case), Administrative Adjudication Document

SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power

Excerpt:  "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the SEC’s allegations, the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable the two renewable energy companies to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar solar energy project that the companies had been awarded by the Indian government. During ...

Department of Energy (DOE)

Heating Oil and Propane Update

Weekly heating oil and propane prices are only collected during the heating season, which extends from October through March. From April through September, heating oil and propane prices are collected once a month (the second Monday of the month) and published the following week.

11/20/2024
Economic Release, News Release/Statement, Fact Sheet/Graphic
Department of Energy (DOE)11/20/2024Economic Release, News Release/Statement, Fact Sheet/Graphic

Heating Oil and Propane Update

Weekly heating oil and propane prices are only collected during the heating season, which extends from October through March. From April through September, heating oil and propane prices are collected once a month (the second Monday of the month) and published the following week.

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Biden-Harris Administration Puts Colorado River on Path to Success

Excerpt:  "Since Day One of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of the Interior has led critical discussions over how to bring the Colorado River back from the brink of crisis in the face of a 24-year drought. Having achieved overwhelming success in 2023 on interim operation plans to guide operations through 2026 with a historic consensus agreement, and following more than a year of collaboration with the states and Tribes who call the Colorado River Basin home, ...

11/20/2024
News Release/Statement, Fact Sheet/Graphic
Department of the Interior (DOI)11/20/2024News Release/Statement, Fact Sheet/Graphic

Biden-Harris Administration Puts Colorado River on Path to Success

Excerpt:  "Since Day One of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of the Interior has led critical discussions over how to bring the Colorado River back from the brink of crisis in the face of a 24-year drought. Having achieved overwhelming success in 2023 on interim operation plans to guide operations through 2026 with a historic consensus agreement, and following more than a year of collaboration with the states and Tribes who call the Colorado River Basin home, ...