The bloc has clarified remarks by a commissioner who announced the end of EU aid to the Palestinian Authority due to Hamas attacks on Israel Read Full Article at RT.com
A lack of demand, shortages of skilled workers, and high energy costs are weighing on Germany’s economic growth, data shows Read Full Article at RT.com
Shares of the largest US and EU military and defense corporations soared amid renewed Israeli-Palestinian hostilities Read Full Article at RT.com
A driver has slammed his car into the Chinese consulate building in San Francisco, California Read Full Article at RT.com
The White House is considering whether to include more funding for Ukraine in an emergency aid package for Israel, multiple outlets report Read Full Article at RT.com
The UN Secretary-General on Monday said that he recognized the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and the legitimate security concerns of Israel, but underlined his rejection of terrorist acts and upheld the need to protect civilians.
A UN independent human rights expert on Monday called for urgent structural reforms in Cambodia following the “restricted” general elections earlier this year.
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The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia following a full revamp of its refugee operations.
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 09 (IPS) - This year, three of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) six regions elect new Regional Directors (RD). The South-East Asia Region (SEARO) is composed of only 11 Member States, yet is home to over a quarter of the world’s population. Two SEARO Member States, Nepal and Bangladesh, have nominated their candidates to contest for RD.
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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (IPS) - The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are returning to Africa, for the first time in decades, with the “same old failed message”.
“Cut your spending, sack public service workers, and pay your debts-- despite the huge human costs” says Oxfam International’s interim Executive Director Amitabh Behar, following the release of new Oxfam report.