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President Joe Biden has determined that Ethiopia is out of compliance with the eligibility requirements of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) “for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights,” one of the senior administration officials said. The Ethiopian government must take “urgent action” by January 1 in order …

Dr Ijaz Ali has spent the last 11 years persuading the authorities to use genetically engineered mosquitoes to fight dengue fever. The health department, however, is concerned about unforeseen circumstances that could arise from this method. by Zofeen Ebrahim (karachi) Tuesday, November 02, 2021 Inter Press Service Karachi, Nov 02 (IPS) …

Resolution seeks to remove a ban on Pyongyang’s exports of statues, seafood and textiles and expand it to include lifting a refined petroleum imports cap. China and Russia are pushing the United Nations Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea by reviving a 2019 attempt to remove a ban …

new video loaded: At Least 4 People Are Dead in Nigeria Building Collapse transcript Back transcript At Least 4 People Are Dead in Nigeria Building Collapse The 21-story apartment building was under construction when it crumbled in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least four people. Many more people are feared to …

A 21-Storey building under construction, located on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, collapsed around 3 pm on Monday, November 1, 2021. President Buhari urged authorities to step up ongoing rescue efforts, and ensure those affected are provided with all necessary support. “The President prays for God’s intervention in the ongoing rescue operations,” …

The government has also favored investments and credit to grow the country’s agricultural industry — a sector often at odds with the protection of Brazil’s vast wild lands. “I reinforce our commitment to generating a neutral greenhouse gas economy at the same time creating jobs and creating income contributions to …

Credit: United Nations Opinion by Lany Harijanti (amsterdam, the netherlands) Monday, November 01, 2021 Inter Press Service AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Nov 01 (IPS) – The Middle East Green Initiative launched in Saudi Arabia last month was hailed by the UN’s deputy chief as a valuable commitment and strategic vision, to transition …

Aondoakaa, represented by Mr Terwase Akume-Iusa said that the party placed great premium on youth development. “APC is opening the political space and helping all young people to unlock our potential, to help you to fully appreciate who you are and what the future offers you. “We attach great importance …

Polls have opened in South Africa for local elections amid growing discontent against the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, which has been in power since the end of white minority rule in 1994. About 26 million people registered for the vote on Monday that will test the ANC’s waning …

More than 2,000 New York City firefighters have taken sick days over the past week in what city officials describe as a large-scale protest against the city’s Covid vaccine mandate for municipal workers, which goes into effect Monday. “Irresponsible bogus sick leave by some of our members is creating a …