The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. World 14 Nov, 2024
What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look Britain has been convulsed by violence for the past week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans clashed with police. World 06 Aug, 2024
UN: Virus could push 14 million into hunger in Latin America BOGOTA: The UN World Food Program is warning that upward of at least 14 million people could go hungry in Latin America as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, shuttering people in their homes, drying up work and crippling the economy. New projections... Women 28 May, 2020
As fires race through Amazon, Brazil's Bolsonaro weakens environment agency BRASILIA: As the world recoils at the sight of fires ravaging Brazil's Amazon jungle, the nation's far-right government is undermining the agency charged with protecting the rainforest, it has been learned from interviews with ten current and former... Women 28 Aug, 2019
Russia launches major new telescope into space after delays MOSCOW: A Russian Proton-M rocket successfully delivered a cutting-edge space telescope into orbit Saturday after days of launch delays, Russia’s space agency said. Roscosmos said the telescope, named Spektr-RG, was delivered into a parking orbit... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2019
London murder rate overtakes New York as knife crime rises LONDON: London police investigated more murders than their New York counterparts did over the last two months, statistics show, as the British capital's mayor vowed to fight a "violent scourge" on the streets. There were 15 murders in London in... Women 03 Apr, 2018
As Western banks leave, China adds Brunei to new silk road BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: On a tiny island off Brunei's northern tip on the South China Sea, thousands of Chinese workers are building a refinery and petrochemical complex, along with a bridge connecting it to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. When... Women 05 Mar, 2018
Judge's ruling will keep Rio Olympic head Nuzman in jail RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlos Nuzman, who headed the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, will remain in prison under a judge's order issued on Monday. Nuzman was arrested last week and held temporarily in an investigation into a vote-buying scheme to win the rights... 10 Oct, 2017
LGBT groups protest potential California textbooks SACRAMENTO: Gay rights groups told a California state commission Wednesday that they object to several of the textbooks that could be recommended for use in schools, saying the books don’t include enough information about the contributions of LGBT... Women 28 Sep, 2017
Boeing launches new jet as Macron opens Paris show PARIS: Boeing unveiled a new member of its best-selling 737 aircraft range, injecting new life into a faltering civil aviation market as French President Emmanuel Macron flew in to open the Paris Airshow on Monday. After years of booming... 19 Jun, 2017
Trump proposing tax cuts for companies big and small WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is proposing dramatically reducing the taxes paid by corporations big and small in an overhaul his administration says will spur economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to the middle class. The White House on... Women 26 Apr, 2017
White House calls for domestic cuts to finance border wall WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is proposing immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programmes like medical research, infrastructure and community grants so US taxpayers, not Mexico, can cover the down payment on the border wall. The White... Women 29 Mar, 2017
