Morning Chronicle - Politics (English)

Saudi Arabia hosts UN talks on drought, desertification

Saudi Arabia will host the COP16 UN conference on land degradation and desertification next week as the top oil exporter pitches itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at climate talks.

Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid

Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay pursuing European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.