[ad_1] NEW YORK – President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on world leaders at the United Nations to “hold China accountable” for the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, a frequent critic of the UN, criticized the Chinese government and the World Health Organization for the deadly virus and the social and economic …
Read More »The government agrees to sign a letter to ‘protect health workers’
[ad_1] Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has agreed to sign a new health worker safety charter, which promises to protect staff from violence, biological hazards and improve their mental health. On World Patient Safety Day last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new letter to protect …
Read More »Fortnite and Rocket League are hosting a crossover event with themed rewards
[ad_1] The new free update of Rocket league is coming to the Epic Games Store on Wednesday, September 23, and to celebrate, Epic and Psyonix have teamed up for a crossover event between Fortnite and Rocket league called Rama-Flame. The event will focus on the challenges in Rocket league which …
Read More »Ethiopia: Meskel, Ethiopian Spring Religious Festival
[ad_1] September heralds the end of Ethiopia’s cold, cloudy and rainy season, where torrential rains subside and yellow daisies known locally as Adey Abeba line the country’s fields and meadows, but only to disappear in a couple of weeks. Ye Meskel Wof, indigenous Ethiopian birds fly over the skylines of …
Read More »Remarks by the UN Secretary General at the UN 75th anniversary ceremony
[ad_1] ** THE SECRETARY GENERAL ** ** REMARKS AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CEREMONY ** ** MARKING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY ** ** OF THE UNITED NATIONS ** September 21, 2020 The ideals of the United Nations – peace, justice, equality and dignity – are beacons for a better world. But the …
Read More »‘New’ Lactic Acid Bacteria May Make African Camel Milk Safe
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain A research project led by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, has created the formula for a freeze-dried starter culture that African camel milk producers can use to make safe fermented dairy products. Most of the world’s camels are found in East Africa, where they …
Read More »75th United Nations General Assembly: Live Updates | World News
[ad_1] Greetings and welcome to the live blog of the United Nations General Assembly. Oliver Holmes here, watching and digesting the often scathing speeches of world leaders so you don’t have to. The 75th general assembly will certainly be different this year. Typically, the week-long event would be a lively …
Read More »Google Pixel 5 price just leaked, and it’s good news
[ad_1] The Google Pixel 5 is just over a week away from its debut, but we may have already learned what it is going to cost. WinFuture’s Roland quandt revealed these details on Twitter, with the promise of more information to come. But what you’ve already told us is already …
Read More »What is COVAX, the ambitious global plan for a coronavirus vaccine?
[ad_1] COVAX aims to ensure that all countries have access to a safe and effective vaccine. The richest countries gain access to a portfolio of potential vaccines, avoiding the risk of backing any candidate. Lower income countries get financial support and equitable access to a vaccine once it is available. …
Read More »Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks
[ad_1] Microsoft has agreed to a $ 7.5 billion deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, developer of game titles like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, and its publisher Bethesda Softworks. The move is part of Microsoft’s strategy to strengthen Xbox with new games, technology, talent and business success. “Games are the …
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