[ad_1] When the 72-hour surrender ultimatum came to an end, the Ethiopian Tigrayans recounted the horrible journey they endured as they headed to Sudan for refuge. Many suffered economic setbacks after years of investment and will now languish in poverty. “We were in a very safe condition. We were developing, …
Read More »WILPF global movement to end gender-based violence – World
[ad_1] Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most critical problems affecting women worldwide, and 35% of women worldwide have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence. Many more are victims of economic violence, prevented from accessing education or participating in the workforce due to social and cultural norms …
Read More »China-Africa Center for Environmental Cooperation opens in Beijing
[ad_1] The China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center was inaugurated in Beijing. The center is designated to provide an open, inclusive and cooperative platform to enhance China-Africa environmental cooperation, promote green development, and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the AU Agenda 2063. At the opening ceremony, …
Read More »NY Times: CIA Officer Killed in Somalia
[ad_1] Quoting anonymous officials, The New York Times reported Wednesday that a veteran CIA officer was killed in combat in Somalia. Details of the death are scarce and the officer was not identified. News of the death comes as President Trump is considering withdrawing virtually all US troops from Somalia. …
Read More »Who is Antony Blinken, Biden’s pick for secretary of state?
[ad_1] US Secretary of State Designate Antony Blinken promises discomfort and opportunity for the Morrison government in Australia. Blinken could hardly represent a more striking contrast to his future predecessor, Mike Pompeo, in his views on the need for the United States to reinvigorate alliances and tackle pressing global issues …
Read More »BDS Applications Prepared to Unleash Huge Market Potential
[ad_1] A carrier rocket carrying the latest BeiDou Satellite Navigation System (BDS) satellite lifts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on June 23, 2020. (Xinhua / Jiang Hongjing) With the help of high-precision millimeter-level technology from China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system (BDS), an early …
Read More »His hand with God | Sports News, The Indian Express
[ad_1] Written by Sandip G | New Delhi | Updated: November 26, 2020 6:23:51 am FILE – In this Oct. 10, 2009 file photo, in pouring rain, Argentine coach Diego Maradona looks up in the pouring rain during a 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer game against Peru in Buenos Aires. …
Read More »Somalia’s most powerful storm devastates merchants and herders
[ad_1] Cyclone Gati, the strongest storm to hit Somalia, has dumped two years of rain in two days By Mohammed Omer GAROWE, Somalia, Nov. 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Electronics store owner Mohamed Nor ran a thriving television and phone business in the Somali coastal town of Bosaso until three …
Read More »Every move counts for better health, says WHO
[ad_1] Up to 5 million deaths a year could be prevented if the world’s population were more active. At a time when many people are confined to their homes due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, released today, emphasizes that everyone, of all ages and …
Read More »‘AC Valhalla’ patch brings performance mode change to PS5 and Xbox Series X / S
[ad_1] It’s worth noting here that the game already had performance and quality presets, but you couldn’t configure them yourself. Instead, each console was left with a predetermined performance goal. For the PS5 and Xbox Series X, that meant 60 frames per second, while the Xbox Series S stayed at …
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