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UN program trains African judiciary to uphold freedom of the press
A United Nations agency has successfully trained more than 1,800 African lawyers, prosecutors and judges to protect and uphold freedom of the press in courts across the African continent.
Latest in Politics
UN program trains African judiciary to uphold freedom of the press
A United Nations agency has successfully trained more than 1,800 African lawyers, prosecutors and judges to protect and uphold freedom of the press in courts across the African continent.
More kids to become obese as school meal standards change
Childhood obesity may increase if the US Department of Agriculture’s proposed changes to school meal standards become law, reversing progress made by the Obama administration, experts say.
Why a Sanders presidency has some people worried
Bernie Sanders’ presidency has some people worried. Four democratic party candidates – Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Mike Bloomberg, and Elizabeth Warren – have dropped out of the democratic race for president. Yet none of them have endorsed Bernie Sanders.
Latest in Environment
New solar park to ease Iraqi governorate’s power shortage
The Iraqi governorate of Duhok signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) earlier this month to set up the district’s first solar energy park. The project comes amid pressure on Iraq to diversify its energy sources and lessen its dependence on Iran.
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New solar park to ease Iraqi governorate’s power shortage
The Iraqi governorate of Duhok signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) earlier this month to set up the district’s first solar energy park. The project comes amid pressure on Iraq to diversify its energy sources and lessen its dependence on Iran.
25 years after war, a Bosnian city fights for democracy
MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina -- A European Court decision could open the way for residents of the Bosnian city of Mostar to vote in municipal elections and finally close an illegal landfill poisoning the city. The European Court for Human Rights ruled Oct. 29 that...
Protesters rally for an end to solar tariffs
At a rally out the United States International Trade Commission building, protesters advocated for removing tariffs on solar imports.
Latest in National Security
U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan in an attempt to resolve the country’s political crisis
On February 29, the United States signed a conditional deal with the Taliban to end its 19-year involvement in Afghanistan and agreed to withdraw troops from the region, provided the Taliban reduced violence in the country.
Latest in National Security
U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan in an attempt to resolve the country’s political crisis
On February 29, the United States signed a conditional deal with the Taliban to end its 19-year involvement in Afghanistan and agreed to withdraw troops from the region, provided the Taliban reduced violence in the country.
Senior al-Shabaab Leader Killed by US Strike in Somalia, Pentagon Says
Mahamoud, who had a bounty of up to $5 million on his head, was also suspected to be involved in an attack against U.S. and Kenyan forces at the Manda Bay Airfield which killed one U.S. service member and two Department of Defense contractors in January.
US threatens to stop Yemen aid if Houthis don’t cooperate
The United States will halt humanitarian assistance to Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen if the rebels refuse to remove obstacles to aid distribution.
Latest in Campaign 2020
Why a Sanders presidency has some people worried
Bernie Sanders’ presidency has some people worried. Four democratic party candidates – Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Mike Bloomberg, and Elizabeth Warren – have dropped out of the democratic race for president. Yet none of them have endorsed Bernie Sanders.
Latest in Campaign 2020
U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan in an attempt to resolve the country’s political crisis
On February 29, the United States signed a conditional deal with the Taliban to end its 19-year involvement in Afghanistan and agreed to withdraw troops from the region, provided the Taliban reduced violence in the country.
North Carolina’s long fight over voter ID continues
The North Carolina primary went ahead on Tuesday without voters required to show an ID to cast their ballot.
North Carolinians discuss their votes on Super Tuesday
North Carolina voters share their thoughts on which presidential candidate they voted for and why on in the North Carolina primary.
Latest in Education
Congresswoman Robin Kelly seeks to resolve labor shortage with bill
Representative Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) sponsored a bill to help businesses suffering labor shortage and make education more affordable for college students pursuing degrees in high skilled industries.
College debt threatens economic future of young Americans, congressman says
WASHINGTON -- Americans will make student debt a priority in the 2020 presidential election because more young college graduates can’t afford housing while other young people avoid college, causing business owners to struggle to find workers, said House Education and...
Senators say programs to help fund rural communities should be reauthorized
Senators and witnesses at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Thursday say that federal programs that provide funding rural communities should be reauthorized.
Latest in Business & Tech
UNESCO program seeks to improve journalists’ safety through police training
Even though killings of journalists decreased in 2019, journalists still face threats to their safety that a UNESCO’s can help address by building trust between security forces and journalists in countries transitioning to democracy.
Confusion over coronavirus threatens small businesses with layoffs, xenophobia, poor sales
Small businesses are suffering declines in sales due to misinformation and confusion surrounding the spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus, business leaders said Wednesday in a congressional hearing.
DOT cannot satisfy consumers by clarifying definition of “unfair” and “deceptive practices”
Experts say consumers would have a harder time getting compensation from the airlines for violations than before under this proposal.
Latest in Health
This former health insurance executive became one of the industry’s biggest critics
As a former communications executive for Cigna, one of America’s largest private health insurers, Wendell Potter was responsible for seeing that support for a government-run health care program remained as low as possible. Now, he sees Medicare-for-All as the only way forward and it one of its most vocal advocates.
Health experts warn life-saving coronavirus vaccine still years away
Developing a vaccine is just one hurdle in the race to fight the dangerous virus.
US government actively combats coronavirus, experts say
The capability of relevant public health departments to test coronavirus among the U.S. is still needed to improve.
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