Month: February 2023

Read More QUITO, Ecuador / LA PAZ, Bolivia, Feb 27 (IPS) – The Chief Executive of the twelfth largest oil producer – Sultan Al Jaber of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) – has been appointed as president of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) COP28, the biggest climate change conference that…

Read MoreThe Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame.The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame.

Read More Democrats and Republicans in Senate and House have pledged to hold hearings on crash that has sparked major pollution fears Representatives of federal agencies went door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, this weekend, checking on families affected by the disaster, according to the White House. The teams composed of Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency…

Read MoreRights groups have criticised a crackdown on crime, accusing the government of empowering itself to act with impunity.Rights groups have criticised a crackdown on crime, accusing the government of empowering itself to act with impunity.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (IPS) – The overwhelming political, economic and military support for war-ravaged Ukraine seems never ending—even as the Russian invasion moved into its second-year last week. The US and Western allies have vowed to help Ukraine “as long as necessary” with no reservations or deadlines. Read the full story, “The…

Read More Reza Pahlavi, whose father was deposed in 1979, says west must give full support and proscribe the Revolutionary Guards The Iranian revolution is at a do-or-die moment, requiring western governments to give their full, active support or risk seeing the movement’s impact wane, said Reza Pahlavi, the oldest son of the former Shah…

Read MoreShops have imposed limits on customers buying tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after supplies were hit by bad harvests.Shops have imposed limits on customers buying tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after supplies were hit by bad harvests.

Read More One third of Gen Z and 26% of millenials tend to search for information about illnesses on social media Millions of millennials and Generation Z members are using social media to seek out information on health conditions, according to a new study in the US, UK, Germany, China and Japan. One third, or…

Read MorePalestinian killed as settlers backed by the Israeli army burn dozens of houses, cars in West Bank in revenge attacks.Palestinian killed as settlers backed by the Israeli army burn dozens of houses, cars in West Bank in revenge attacks.

Read More The Supreme Court said it would decide on the constitutionality of the CFPB, which is funded by the Federal Reserve and not Congress. The Supreme Court said it would decide on the constitutionality of the CFPB, which is funded by the Federal Reserve and not Congress.

Read MoreThe left-wing political operative who worked on Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns has vowed to take the fight to Italy’s new right-wing government.The left-wing political operative who worked on Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns has vowed to take the fight to Italy’s new right-wing government.

Read MoreBestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson has announced she’s running for president again next yearBestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson has announced she’s running for president again next year

Read MoreIsraeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead.Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead.

Read More The U.S. government has approved the sale of 20 new M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers to the Netherlands, according to the Pentagon’s top arms broker. The U.S. military’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced thatU.S. State Department’s approval of the possible sale of up to 20 M142 launchers along with missiles,…

Read MoreAt least 61 migrants died when their overcrowded wooden boat broke apart over rocky reefs off southern Italy. Seth Doane reports.At least 61 migrants died when their overcrowded wooden boat broke apart over rocky reefs off southern Italy. Seth Doane reports.

Read MoreIn an exclusive interview, CIA Director Bill Burns told CBS News he is “confident” that the Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal support to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Despite recent concerns, President Biden is holding strong on his threat of consequences China would face if they took that step. Nancy Cordes reports…

Read MoreTributes pour in from across the political spectrum for the UK’s Boothroyd, who served as speaker from 1992-2000.Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for the UK’s Boothroyd, who served as speaker from 1992-2000.

Read More Lockheed Martin Corp. was awarded $16,8 million cost-plus-incentive-fee contract in support of the Mark 48 heavyweight torpedo efforts. In a Feb. 24 contract announcement, the Navy said that this contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the contract’s cumulative value to $91,922,540. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is…

Read More Andrés Manuel López Obrador said the photo appeared to show an alux, a creature from Yucatán folklore Mexico’s president posted a photo on his social media accounts on Saturday showing what he said appeared to be a mythological woodland spirit similar to an elf. Andrés Manuel López Obrador did not seem to be…

Read More Exclusive: Andrey Liscovich packed up his life in Silicon Valley and returned to Ukraine at the start of the war, helping source and supply items to fighters on the frontline. One year on, he tells Rachel Sharp how he is now advising the Ukrainian government – and how his life has changed Exclusive:…

Read More Jeffrey Donaldson risks internal revolt if he accepts deal but rejecting it will threaten future of power sharing UK politics live – latest news updates The Democratic Unionist party has said any Northern Ireland protocol deal must meet its “seven tests” but they omit the one that really matters: the test of Sir…

Read MoreAfter being sponsored for an initial six-month period, finding permanent housing is challenging as inflation soars.After being sponsored for an initial six-month period, finding permanent housing is challenging as inflation soars.

Read More Demand for wood stoves is soaring in energy crisis despite research showing their harmful effects Demand for wood-burning stoves, including in urban areas, has soared as households look for more affordable ways to stay warm during the energy crisis. Campaigners have called for stricter legislation on their use because of their negative impact…

Read MoreThe cuts account for about 10% of Twitter’s remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter’s remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.

Read More Goodyear police announced that 26-year-old Pedro Quintana-Lujan is jailed on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter Goodyear police announced that 26-year-old Pedro Quintana-Lujan is jailed on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter

Read More The head of the German Armed Forces Association now doubts Berlin’s capacity to fulfill its commitments to NATO The German military is facing a shortage of essential hardware as a result of Berlin’s provision of weapons to Ukraine for use in its conflict against Russia, according to Colonel Andre Wustner, the head of…

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Read MoreDemonstration attended by climate activist Greta Thunberg calls for turbines built on indigenous lands to be torn down.Demonstration attended by climate activist Greta Thunberg calls for turbines built on indigenous lands to be torn down.

Read More Exclusive: Cross-party group recommends policies such as mortgage penalty for landlords of energy-inefficient homes The country will need to embrace innovative, community based solutions to environmental and energy problems if the UK is to have any hope of meeting looming net-zero deadlines, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has recommended. The new…

Read More Content created by chatbot must be treated like any other source and attributed when used, says IB Schoolchildren are allowed to quote from content created by ChatGPT in their essays, the International Baccalaureate has said. The IB, which offers an alternative qualification to A-Levels and Highers, said students can use the chatbot but…

Read MoreFor months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath have watched the earth slowly swallow their community.For months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath have watched the earth slowly swallow their community.

Read MoreAt least 62 migrants have died, including children, and many others are missing after the boat sank in rough seas.At least 62 migrants have died, including children, and many others are missing after the boat sank in rough seas.

Read More Downpours lash Mozambique and Zimbabwe – meanwhile, unseasonably high and low temperatures hit east and west US The remnants of Cyclone Freddy continue to wreak havoc in parts of south-east Africa. Originally forming as a disturbance embedded within a monsoon trough back on 5 February, the system continues to bring torrential rain. However,…

Read More Former minister speaks out as Rishi Sunak prepares to meet Ursula von der Leyen for ‘final talks’ • UK politics live – latest news updates The former Northern Ireland secretary, Theresa Villiers, has said it is “crucial parliament has a vote” on the much-anticipated deal to end the dispute with the EU over…