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Russia: Rights experts call for immediate medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny

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ILO kicks off Green Week to ‘jump-start’ a sustainable future

UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case

UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case

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Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals

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Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day

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Sirens warn of possible rocket attack near Israel's Dimona reactor

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Recent clashes in Central African Republic force refugees to cross into Chad

Recent clashes in Central African Republic force refugees to cross into Chad...

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Participatory monitoring of SDGs

East African women traders: 'Celebrating the past, planning for the future'

East African women traders: 'Celebrating the past, planning for the future'

Viral variants and vaccine nationalism pose two-pronged threat to Covid victory

Viral variants and vaccine nationalism pose two-pronged threat to Covid victory

Tracking Fintech during COVID-19: Harnessing power of technology

Inadequate water infrastructure causes a tidal wave of coronavirus in rural Alaska

Augmented Reality: Potential future of education

CoE on Biomedical Engineering and e-Health: Catalyst to Transform Healthcare in Rwanda

Uganda COVID-19 response: Was off to a good start but reopening dwindled prospects

Farkhad Akhmedov: Calculating the price of impunity from the law

Kenya’s COVID-19 response: Chaos amid lack of information

New farm bills in India: Focusing on farms or farmers?

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AGRO-FORESTRY

Haryana health dept to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Covid vaccination

India

Haryana health dept to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Covid vaccination

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Mizoram declares some areas in four districts as epicentre of ASF

India

Mizoram declares some areas in four districts as epicentre of ASF

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China to set up regional control system for African swine fever, other diseases

China

China to set up regional control system for African swine fever, other diseases

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Maha: Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

India

Maha: Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

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Frost damage could cut French wine output by a third

France

Frost damage could cut French wine output by a third

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TECHNOLOGY

Tesla comes under growing China pressure after customer complaint

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Tesla comes under growing China pressure after customer complaint

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EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses

United Kingdom

EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses

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U.S. lawmakers back $100 billion science push to compete with China

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U.S. lawmakers back $100 billion science push to compete with China

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INSIGHT-How South Korea turbocharged specialty syringe production for COVID-19 vaccines

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INSIGHT-How South Korea turbocharged specialty syringe production for COVID-19 vaccines

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Russia plans to launch own space station after quitting ISS

Russia

Russia plans to launch own space station after quitting ISS

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

United Kingdom

UK food bank use rises by a third during COVID-19 pandemic

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EU preparing legal case against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortfalls - sources

Sterling slips versus euro; currency markets quiet ahead of ECB meeting

COVID impact: IBA asks SLBCs to take decision on functioning of banks based on local situation

S&P forecasts 11% growth for India this fiscal, flags 'substantial' impact of broader lockdowns

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EDUCATION

COVID-19: Night curfew, curbs in Goa; board exams postponed

COVID-19: Night curfew, curbs in Goa; board exams postponed

India

Over R11 billion invested in infrastructure projects across public universities

Over R11 billion invested in infrastructure projects across public universities

South Africa

Number of apprentices increased by 17.6 per cent in 2020

Number of apprentices increased by 17.6 per cent in 2020

New Zealand

Russia's Putin, with election looming, sets out new social support measures

Russia's Putin, with election looming, sets out new social support measures

Global

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham only Indian university in world top 100 for sustainability

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham only Indian university in world top 100 for sustainability

United Kingdom

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

FEATURE-Crypto power: Can solar panels boost cheap, green homes in S.Africa?

FEATURE-Crypto power: Can solar panels boost cheap, green homes in S.Africa?

South Africa

ANALYSIS-Rich nations under fire for funding 'bridge fuel' gas overseas

ANALYSIS-Rich nations under fire for funding 'bridge fuel' gas overseas

Global

Biden to set new target to achieve a 50-52 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas pollution by 2030

Biden to set new target to achieve a 50-52 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas pollution by 2030

United States

Search for missing Indonesian submarine enters second day as neighbours offer help

Search for missing Indonesian submarine enters second day as neighbours offer help

Indonesia

U.S. sees major differences with Iran in nuclear talks

U.S. sees major differences with Iran in nuclear talks

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HEALTH

Syria

Syria receives batch of UN vaccines to speed up virus fight

United Kingdom

FACTBOX-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Australia to reduce flights from India, among other high-risk COVID-19 countries

India sets record for new COVID cases; oxygen running out

Tokyo Motor Show cancelled as Japan faces another state of emergency

LAW & GOVERNANCE

China

Hong Kong journalist improperly accessed public records, court rules

Switzerland

Switzerland urged to repatriate two girls from Syria camps - U.N. experts

India

BSF thwarts infiltration bid by 3 Pak intruders along IB in Punjab's Pathankot

United Kingdom

EU parliament agrees to April 27 vote on EU-UK trade deal

Global

Critics denounce Japan asylum reform as human rights violation

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

ILO kicks off Green Week to ‘jump-start’ a sustainable future

Global

ILO kicks off Green Week to ‘jump-start’ a sustainable future

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Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals

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Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals

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Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day

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Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day

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Yellen lays out 'bold' climate agenda for U.S. economy, markets

United States

Yellen lays out 'bold' climate agenda for U.S. economy, markets

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U.S. pledges to halve its emissions by 2030 in renewed climate fight

United States

U.S. pledges to halve its emissions by 2030 in renewed climate fight

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World is still waiting for U.S. climate target on eve of Biden summit

United States

World is still waiting for U.S. climate target on eve of Biden summit

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Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

V4I initiatives are focused at bringing together a solution ecosystem: Ranjoy Dey, CEO

ARRCC mobilizes multi-faith climate action in coal-dominated Australia: Theresa Ormerod

DBT-ICT can use any crop residue to make ethanol at competitive price: S. R. Soni

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis

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Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis

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Tripura: Bru people start leaving relief camp after 2 decades to set up new homes

India

Tripura: Bru people start leaving relief camp after 2 decades to set up new homes

Yesterday

Minimising carbon footprint should be central focus in urbanising India: Puri

India

Minimising carbon footprint should be central focus in urbanising India: Puri

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ANALYSIS-The housing boom, central banks and the inflation conundrum

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ANALYSIS-The housing boom, central banks and the inflation conundrum

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EU publishes rules to help investors decide what's 'green' and what's not

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EU publishes rules to help investors decide what's 'green' and what's not

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TRANSPORT

Britain’s Heathrow Airport refuses to allow extra flights from India

United Kingdom

Britain’s Heathrow Airport refuses to allow extra flights from India

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5 dead as train rams into vehicles at open level crossing in UP’s Shahjahanpur

India

5 dead as train rams into vehicles at open level crossing in UP’s Shahjahanpur

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UK's Heathrow Airport refuses to allow extra flights from India ahead of 'red list' ban

United Kingdom

UK's Heathrow Airport refuses to allow extra flights from India ahead of 'red list' ban

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Transporters on strike as fresh COVID-19 curbs come into effect in J-K

India

Transporters on strike as fresh COVID-19 curbs come into effect in J-K

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5 dead as train rams into vehicles at open level-crossing in UP's Shahjahanpur

India

5 dead as train rams into vehicles at open level-crossing in UP's Shahjahanpur

About an hour ago

SPORTS

Global

Sports News Roundup: Wizards slow Warriors' Stephen Curry; Antonio Brown settles lawsuit with ex-trainer and more

Japan

Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's 1st COVID-19 infection

Rugby-Rebels boss says Wessels' job safe through 2021

Fleming credits shift in attitude to CSK's IPL turnaround

Soccer-Man Utd fans protest against Glazers at club's training ground

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WASH

Gambia eliminates trachoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide

Gambia eliminates trachoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide

Gambia

Sisulu urges Vaal community to report acts of vandalism of infrastructure

Sisulu urges Vaal community to report acts of vandalism of infrastructure

South Africa

Need comprehensive evaluation of UN's Sustainable Development Framework: Niti VC

Need comprehensive evaluation of UN's Sustainable Development Framework: Niti VC

India

Cuban water engineers sharing technical skills with SA

Cuban water engineers sharing technical skills with SA

South Africa

Form panel to curb pollution in rivers: HC

Form panel to curb pollution in rivers: HC

India

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ART & CULTURE

At Black-owned and activist bookstores, talk of the next chapter in U.S. civil rights

At Black-owned and activist bookstores, talk of the next chapter in U.S. civil rights

Global

The Expendables 4’s scripting underway, filming to begin in fall 2021–2022, says Randy Couture

The Expendables 4’s scripting underway, filming to begin in fall 2021–2022, says Randy Couture

United States

Entertainment News Roundup: Hollywood ponders post-pandemic future of cinemas; Disney signs deal to stream 'Spider-Man and more

Entertainment News Roundup: Hollywood ponders post-pandemic future of cinemas; Disney signs deal to stream 'Spider-Man and more

Global

Hollywood loves a reboot - now Oscars show gets its turn

Hollywood loves a reboot - now Oscars show gets its turn

Global

Sitaram Yechury's son dies of COVID-19 in Gurgaon hospital

Sitaram Yechury's son dies of COVID-19 in Gurgaon hospital

India

POLITICS

Global

France defends Chad military takeover as needed to ensure stability

India

Haryana health dept to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Covid vaccination

Shiv Sena slams Centre for advice on avoiding COVID-19 lockdown imposition

New Zealand says Five Eyes security alliance remains strong

Support Maha instead of doing politics: Congress to Fadnavis

Top 10 best web hosting for small businesses in 2021

SOCIAL & GENDER

La Soufrière volcano: UN launches $29 million appeal to support stricken island of Saint Vincent

Global

La Soufrière volcano: UN launches $29 million appeal to support stricken island of Saint Vincent

Yesterday

World Food Programme reaches deal to supply food to 185,000 children in Venezuela

Global

World Food Programme reaches deal to supply food to 185,000 children in Venezuela

Yesterday

UN chief to Indigenous Forum: ‘Prioritize inclusion and sustainable development’

Global

UN chief to Indigenous Forum: ‘Prioritize inclusion and sustainable development’

About 2 days ago

East African women traders: 'Celebrating the past, planning for the future'

Kenya

East African women traders: 'Celebrating the past, planning for the future'

Yesterday

FEATURE-Cash, no strings attached: New U.S. programs for pandemic poor

United States

FEATURE-Cash, no strings attached: New U.S. programs for pandemic poor

About 2 days ago

UNICEF reports sharp rise in migrant children in Mexico

Global

UNICEF reports sharp rise in migrant children in Mexico

Yesterday

LATEST STORIES

Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day

Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day

Japan ups 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goal to 46%

Japan ups 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goal to 46%

Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals

Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals

Turkish crypto traders file complaints after access to accounts frozen -lawyer

Ad giant WPP pledges net zero emissions by 2025

Russia accuses Czechs of hysteria, warns against spy row escalation

Russia: Rights experts call for immediate medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny

UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case

Activist Greta Thunberg to testify to U.S. Congress on fossil fuel subsidies

U.N.'s Achim Steiner speaks about climate change, COVID with Reuters

U.S. pledges to halve its emissions by 2030 in renewed climate fight

EU parliament agrees to April 27 vote on EU-UK trade deal

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