UNITED NATIONS – The head of the World Food Program says the Nobel Peace Prize has given the UN agency a spotlight and a megaphone to warn world leaders that next year is going to be worse than this year, and without billions of dollars There is a drought. “ …
Read More »Greek police fired tear gas as refugees demanded to leave Lesbos
Greek police fired tear gas during a protest by refugees and migrants seeking to leave the island of Lesbos homeless in the largest refugee camp in Europe. Under intense heat on Saturday, protesters chanted “Freedom” and “No Camp” as authorities on the other side of Lesbos began efforts to set …
Read More »‘Horrifying’ data glitch skews key Iowa coronavirus metrics
Iowa’s corona virus website has made the pandemic less severe than it is due to a software bug that artificially reduces the number of newly confirmed cases Due to RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press 17 August 2020, 19:49 5 min reading Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article IOWA CITY, …
Read More »Former leader of the Central African Republic wanted for alleged crimes against humanity announces presidential offer
Former President of the Central African Republic Francois Bozize, ousted in a 2013 rebellion, announced his candidacy in the country’s presidential elections in December. The announcement came despite Bozize facing United Nations sanctions and an arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity since his last term as the country’s leader. …
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