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Aid by Trade raises cotton, cashmere production standards in 2023
Aid by Trade revealed in its 2023 annual report that 900,000 small-scale farming families cultivated an area of 1.7m hectares of cotton…
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Teamsters Canada issues 72-hour strike notice against CN
This story first appeared on Trains.com. Canadian National Railway announced it has received a 72-hour strike notice from the Teamsters…
Politics
Kiev says heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military on Friday said its forces have repelled dozens of fresh attacks by Russian troops. A total of 79 Russian attacks,…
Politics
Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minors
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s leader met with the regional president of the Canary Islands on Friday to discuss irregular migration as…
Politics
Security alert level lowered again at NATO air base in Germany
The security alert level for the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen in western Germany has been lowered again on Friday, less than 24 hours after…
Politics
Sri Lanka has suspended its e-visa scheme. What tourists should know
When visiting Sri Lanka, travellers can normally apply for a visa online, allowing them to avoid long queues at the airport upon arrival.…
Politics
Ex-minister dies in Eritrean jail after six years without charge
Berhane Abrehe - a former Eritrean finance minister and fierce critic of the country's president - has died in prison, his family say. The…
Politics
Russia is putting up a stiffer fight in Kursk and is sending well-equipped soldiers, says Ukrainian commander
A Ukrainian commander says Russia is putting up a stronger fight in Kursk. His forces struggled to fight off an 80-strong Russian force,…
Politics
Macron kicks off tense talks on new French government
French President Emmanuel Macron began a round of thorny consultations with political leaders on Friday, hoping to cobble together a…
Politics
German court gives journalists access to far-right AfD election party
A German court on Friday ruled that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) must grant national journalists access to an election…
Politics
NATO raises security level at German air base due to potential threat
NATO has raised the security level at its air base in the western German town of Geilenkirchen to the second-highest level, Charlie,…
News
Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
Politics
Security is stepped up at a NATO air base in Germany due to a 'potential threat'
BERLIN (AP) — Security at a NATO air base in western Germany has been raised because of intelligence information pointing to a “potential…
Politics
France's Macron to hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government, after surprise…
Politics
Long-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter
ROME (AP) — The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set Italian…
News
Old simulation video falsely shared as Japan earthquake in August 2024
Old footage from the Japanese government in 2016 simulating the potential effects of a powerful earthquake has been misrepresented online…
Business
Mexico City assembly OKs strongest rent control since the 1940s, limiting rises to inflation rate
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The legislature of Mexico City approved the most ambitious rent control law since the 1940s Thursday, limiting rent…
News
As students return to UNC-Chapel Hill for fall semester, so do pro-Palestinian protests
Days after a new academic year began at UNC-Chapel Hill, pro-Palestinian protesters returned to the area of campus that saw dozens…
Politics
Venezuela top court says Maduro won election, asks for investigation into opposition
In a widely expected decision Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal, which has often been accused of serving as a rubber stamp and repression tool…
News
Pakistan's top court withdraws part of ruling about Ahmadis' rights after Islamists vowed protests
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday removed a controversial part of its recent verdict concerning minority Ahmadis,…
Politics
Zelenskyy makes 1st visit to border area where Ukrainian forces launched offensive into Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit Thursday to the border area where his forces launched…
Politics
EU sends firefighting planes to help battle Madeira wildfires
The European Commission announced on Thursday that it was sending two firefighting aeroplanes to the island of Madeira to help Portugal…
News
A Chevy Equinox Hybrid Is Looking Real Likely—But Not Before 2027
As you read this, the first examples of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox are finding their way to buyers’ homes. And while the fourth generation…
News
Japanese mountaineer is named world's oldest living person
[Source] Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old woman from Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, is now recognized as the world’s oldest living person…