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Plastic bags ban creates new opportunities in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The blanket ban on plastic bags Tanzania introduced three years ago has…
India projected to surpass China as most populous country in 2023
ANKARA – Global population is expected to reach 8 billion on November 15 this year, while India is…
Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups
WASHINGTON – John Bolton, former President Donald Trump's national security adviser, admitted Tuesday that he was involved…
UN: Global hunger figures rose to about 828M in 2021
GENEVA – The number of people affected by hunger globally grew to as many as 828 million…
UK Premier Boris Johnson resigns, but will continue until new leader is in place
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as the Conservative leader on Thursday after his government was…
War-displaced Ukrainians cling to hope and life
KHARKIV, Ukraine – Struggle of people for survival continues in war-torn Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war…
US provides Ukraine additional $1-B security aid
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said Wednesday they will provide Ukraine an additional USD1 billion in security assistance as Russia's…
Switzerland joins 6th round of EU sanctions vs. Russia, Belarus
GENEVA – Switzerland has supported the European Union’s decision to adopt the sixth package of sanctions,…
Debt levels in advanced economies alarming
ISTANBUL – Global debts have exceeded the US$300 trillion threshold as of the end of the…