Ethiopia begins filling Nile Dam
Ethiopia has started filling the Grand Renaissance dam, a giant hydroelectric project it is building on the Blue Nile,after talks…
White House advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’
White House-backed advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’ aims to encourage unemployed, companion website provides links to training.
Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
Elyes Fakhfakh to reshuffle cabinet as row with Ennahdha deepens
Elyes Fakhfakh has decided to reshuffle cabinet as Ennahdha calls for consultations to appoint a new prime minister saying coalition…
Malaysia’s opposition preparing for snap polls
Malaysia’s opposition gearing up for early elections, potential PM candidate Mohd Shafie Apdal said.Earlier speaker of parliament’s was replaced.
ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade
International Court of Justice, United Nations top court rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an…
US diplomat Richardson to meet Maduro to discuss jailed Americans
US diplomat Bill Richardson plans to travel to Caracas to meet with Venezuelan President to discuss the status of several…
Which countries in Europe have opened their borders?
Across Europe, governments have started to open their borders after weeks of closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish conservative President re-elected president, deeper EU confrontation likely
Polish conservative President Andrzej Duda has won five more years in power on a socially conservative, religious platform in a…
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival goes online
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival kicked-off at the weekend but without the usual crowds of spectators due to coronavirus fears.
Zimbabwe Health Board sacks hospital bosses
Zimbabwe Health Services Board has sacked government hospitals bosses after firing of health minister Obadiah Moyo for inappropriate conduct.
Cross-party group to lead first UK COVID inquiry
Cross-party group organisers are hoping that findings of coronavirus inquiry will be used to inform response to potential second wave.
Foreign doctors in Canada hopes fading for fast-track licenses
Foreign doctors hopes fading as only about two dozen licenses approved in Ontario and none in British Columbia, according to…
To avoid gaining weight during lockdown, no need to stop eating
The researchers found that the resulting stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom of lockdown are the main causes of unhealthy eating…
Medical city project in Kairouan moves to second phase
Medical city project in Kairouan moved to the second phase, President Kais Saied announced at a meeting of the Steering…
Sudan to permit drinking alcohol for non-Muslims,ban female genital mutilation
Sudan to allow non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM), its justice minister…
Canadian Work permit numbers remain steady since March
Canadian Work permit numbers have dipped from the same timeframe in 2019, but maintain consistent fluctuations seen in previous years.
Bulgarian President Radev calls for Borissov and government to resign
Bulgarian President Ruman Radev is calling for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and his government to resign amid anti-corruption protests.
Facebook considers political-ad blackout ahead of US election
Facebook considering a political-ad blackout on its social network in days leading up US election in November, according to a…
Kuwait royal family member arrested for money laundering
Kuwait royal family member arrested on Wednesday night for money laundering related to the Malaysian fund case, known as the…
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda resigns after dispute
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda tenders resignation after a dispute with President Felix Tshisekedi over judicial reform proposals.
Britain will not join the EU’s COVID vaccine scheme
Britain has turned down the chance to join a 2.4 billion euro ($2.7 billion) European Union plan to secure advance…