Month: March 2023

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Read MoreThe Alaska venture will add 239 million metric tons of carbon emissions to the atmosphere over the next 30 years.The Alaska venture will add 239 million metric tons of carbon emissions to the atmosphere over the next 30 years.

Read MorePublic sector workers demand the government roll back high taxes imposed as a precondition to unlock $2.9bn IMF loan.Public sector workers demand the government roll back high taxes imposed as a precondition to unlock $2.9bn IMF loan.

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Read More MWENEZI, Zimbabwe, Mar 15 (IPS) – From the Masvingo-Beitbridge highway in Zimbabwe at a spot popularly known as Turn-P, the road passing through Neshuro Township has been degraded, disused, and derelict for over two decades, with buses avoiding the route. Now donkey-drawn carts that operate alongside jalopy vehicles have become the new alternative…

Read MoreA senior United Nations official says the world body remains committed to helping rival Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots reach an agreement remedying the island nation’s ethnic cleave that has been the source of instability in the east Mediterranean for decadesA senior United Nations official says the world body remains committed to helping rival…

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Read MoreA special prosecutor who doubles as a state legislator is stepping down from her role in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin in the death of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film setA special prosecutor who doubles as a state legislator is stepping down from her role in the manslaughter case against…

Read More The French Army’s newest Griffon multirole troop carriers are now operating in the Baltic region, close to the border with Russia. “Multi-role armored vehicle Griffon arrived in Estonia and 12 more will arrive on Thursday, as France reinforced its presence inside enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Estonia,” the French military said on Twitter. The…

Read More Expanded childcare and extended energy bill support expected to be announced during Jeremy Hunt’s first budget Earlier I said in a post that the Treasury did not release the normal pre-budget photograph last night of the chancellor working on his speech with aides. I’ve taken it down, because it turned out they did;…

Read MoreYoung people work together across social, economic and racial divides to embrace technology and advance their country.Young people work together across social, economic and racial divides to embrace technology and advance their country.

Read More Aslef and RMT unions take action in protest against pensions review and planned job cuts Commuters in London are facing a day of transport chaos after a 24-hour strike by tube drivers and station staff started on Wednesday morning. Transport for London (TfL) urged passengers to check their route before travelling, with virtually…

Read MorePolice have clashed with supporters of Pakistan’s former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan’s former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

Read More First ever European sale of 67million-year-old T-Rex skeleton to go ahead next month First ever European sale of 67million-year-old T-Rex skeleton to go ahead next month

Read More First ever European sale of 67million-year-old T-Rex skeleton to go ahead next month First ever European sale of 67million-year-old T-Rex skeleton to go ahead next month

Read MoreYouTuber-turned-lawmaker GaaSyy was elected last July but failed to attend a single session.YouTuber-turned-lawmaker GaaSyy was elected last July but failed to attend a single session.

Read MoreThe ICC prosecutor says he’s committed to delivering “real-time” results as he seeks warrants for alleged child abductions and bombing of civilian infrastructure.The ICC prosecutor says he’s committed to delivering “real-time” results as he seeks warrants for alleged child abductions and bombing of civilian infrastructure.

Read MoreRussian leader rejects theory ‘pro-Ukraine group’ carried out the pipeline sabotage; describes Germany as US ‘occupied’.Russian leader rejects theory ‘pro-Ukraine group’ carried out the pipeline sabotage; describes Germany as US ‘occupied’.

Read More At the current “sluggish” pace, it could take 50 years to modernize, a parliamentary report has said The German Armed Forces remain underequipped, underfunded and too slow in dealing with problems, a report about the state of the Bundeswehr has revealed. While many of the issues have been known for years, “shockingly little”…

Read More Xiomara Castro’s move would leave Taiwan with formal diplomatic relations with only 13 countries The Honduras president, Xiomara Castro, has said she has instructed her foreign minister to establish official relations with China, a move that would end its ties with Taiwan and further isolate the island on the world stage. The Central…

Read More ‘He would be in violation of the [confidentiality] agreement if he told the truth’ ‘He would be in violation of the [confidentiality] agreement if he told the truth’

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Read MoreAfter barreling through Mozambique and Malawi since late last week and killing hundreds and displacing thousands more, Cyclone Freddy is set to move away from land Wednesday, bringing some relief to regions who have been ravaged by torrential rain and powerful windsAfter barreling through Mozambique and Malawi since late last week and killing hundreds…

Read More Ministry of Defence stresses the ‘routine’ nature of the response, but it comes amid tensions between the West and Russia Ministry of Defence stresses the ‘routine’ nature of the response, but it comes amid tensions between the West and Russia

Read MoreA US surveillance drone plunged into the Black Sea following an encounter with Russian fighter jets.A US surveillance drone plunged into the Black Sea following an encounter with Russian fighter jets.

Read More ‘It’s a strange thing to me, because last time I saw him, he asked me about my kids like a normal person would’ ‘It’s a strange thing to me, because last time I saw him, he asked me about my kids like a normal person would’

Read More Government has promised not to enrich uranium or reprocess spent fuel as part of the nuclear-powered submarine program Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has requested formal talks with the global nuclear watchdog to…

Read MoreOpponents of French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension plan are staging a new round of strikes and protests as a joint committee of senators and lower-house lawmakers examines the contested billOpponents of French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension plan are staging a new round of strikes and protests as a joint committee of senators and lower-house…

Read MoreSpain and Portugal were joined by Ukraine, which is not likely to remain in the bid.Spain and Portugal were joined by Ukraine, which is not likely to remain in the bid.

Read MoreVast majority of deaths occurred in Malawi from the highly unusual storm.Vast majority of deaths occurred in Malawi from the highly unusual storm.

Read More In today’s newsletter: Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement was all about repairing the damage of the Truss government. What will his first budget entail? Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. When chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his autumn statement last year, he was attempting life support on a British economy…

Read More Ben Wallace responds after US denounces crash as ‘unsafe and unprofessional’; Russian ambassador to US says Moscow does not want ‘confrontation’ Russia-Ukraine war at a glance China, Iran and Russia will conduct maritime drills in the Gulf of Oman starting today, the China Defence Ministry says. The drills will run until 19 March.…

Read MoreUS and Russia give conflicting accounts of events that led a multimillion-dollar drone to crash into the Black Sea.US and Russia give conflicting accounts of events that led a multimillion-dollar drone to crash into the Black Sea.

Read More US Air Force condemns alleged Russian interference US Air Force condemns alleged Russian interference

Read More Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns correctly name their children in order of age, a welcome moment of clarity in a muted campaign Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast That one of the most intriguing points of Wednesday’s…