“Ring of fire” solar eclipse to take place on June 21
Some parts of the world will see the sun turn into a “ring of fire” on Sunday, June 21, according to Business Insider. The event, known as an annular solar…
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IMF Executive Board approves immediate debt relief for 25 countries
“Today, I am pleased to say that our Executive Board approved immediate debt service relief to 25 of the IMF’s member countries under the IMF’s revamped Catastrophe Containment and Relief…
Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths annually, scientists said Tuesday, according to AFP. Eliminating the toxic…
Lebanon loses vote in UN General Assembly over arrears
Crisis-hit Lebanon on Saturday said it “regrets” being among seven countries stripped by the United Nations of voting privileges in the General Assembly for failing to pay their dues, Report…
Former C.Africa leader returns after six-year exile
Former Central African Republic (CAR) rebel leader and president Michel Djotodia returned to Bangui on Friday, exactly six years after quitting as head of state, and pledged to support peace…
At least 265 dead in floods, landslides as rains batter East Africa
Two months of relentless rains have submergedvillages and farms and sent rivers of mud crashing into houses across East Africa, with at least 265 killed, according to an AFP tally,…
UN renews C.Africa peacekeeping mission
The United Nations Security Council extended the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the violence-plagued Central African Republic for another year on Friday. The decision comes two months after four UN personnel…
UN Secretary General issues statement
August 22 marks the International Day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion and belief. According to Report, in this connection, the UN Secretary General issued a…
IEPF statement to be distributed during UN high-level political forum
The written statement of the International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF), which enjoys a General Consultative status with United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), will be presented during the seventh…
Guardian cries ‘Russians are coming’ amid new scramble for Africa
As Western powers that once colonized Africa find themselves drawn back to the continent over its vast mineral riches, what can they do to divert attention? Why, blame Russia, of…