UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change

World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.

Some Wisconsin Afghan refugees experience immigration headaches

Help is on the way for Afghans living in Wisconsin, with volunteers sorting boxes and boxes of coats to send to those people who escaped the Taliban. They're not just struggling with a lack of clothes. Some Afghans are also experiencing immigration headaches.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina sentenced to 25 years on terror charges

Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism offenses and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Shooting at Russia’s Perm State University leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.

Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands, threatening homes

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to speed up evacuations for some 1,000 people.

More countries must pledge to avoid 'catastrophic' climate path, UN warns

The head of the United Nations says a new report shows the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Islamic Center of Milwaukee Afghan refugee donations collected
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The need is great, and people across the Milwaukee area are stepping up to help. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) is making sure the Afghan refugees living in Wisconsin are clothed.

Team Rubicon sorts Afghan refugee donations in Sparta

Donations are flowing in for Afghan refugees starting a new life in Wisconsin, and for the first time, FOX6 News was allowed inside the Sparta armory where it's all being sorted on Thursday, Sept. 16.

‘Dangerous’ gender reveal in Australia caught on dashcam footage

In the footage, the vehicle can be seen conducting a ‘burn-out,’ creating excessive noise and blue smoke which obstructed the visibility of other motorists on the public roadway.

Haitian prosecutor looks to charge prime minister in president's assassination

Haiti's chief prosecutor asked a judge Tuesday to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and to bar him from leaving the country.

Blinken resumes testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal amid al-Qaida warning

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had mixed results in attempting to face down a second day of tough congressional questioning, this time from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

More than 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person

More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.

Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24

President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness

A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.

Taliban to let women study at universities in gender-segregated classrooms

The higher education minister in the new Taliban government says women can study in universities but that classrooms will be gender-segregated and that Islamic dress is compulsory.

Al-Qaida chief appears in new video released on 9/11 anniversary

Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri has appeared in a new video marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, months after rumors spread that he was dead.

North Korea holds toned-down military parade to celebrate founding

North Korean civil defense forces carried rifles and health workers wore gas masks and hazmat suits in a parade to celebrate its 73rd anniversary.