World Bank Freezes Aid To Sudan Over Coup As Civil Disobedience Rises
The World Bank halted disbursements for operations in Sudan on Wednesday in response to the military takeover of a transitional government, while workers,…
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Could a technological solution save the planet from climate change?
Pessimism grows about humanity's ability to save the planet as world leaders prepare to meet for talks on climate change at the COP26 summit in Glasgow on October 31. Faced with increasingly apocalyptic projections, some scientists are…
Iran agrees to restart nuclear deal talks before end of November
Iran agreed to resume talks next month with world powers on its nuclear deal, the country's deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday after meeting with EU mediators in Brussels.
Macron greets ‘new journey’ as France returns looted treasures from Benin
President Emmanuel Macron hailed a watershed moment Wednesday when France returned 26 artifacts looted during the colonial era to Benin in a special ceremony at the Quai Branly museum in Paris. The treasures were embarking on a "journey to…
Houses razed to make way for gold mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In mid-October, local authorities ordered the destruction of several houses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on land operated by the Kibali Gold Mining company since 2009. Local residents protested against the operation in…
Soldier admits role in 1987 assassination of Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Sankara
A former army soldier admitted in a trial Tuesday that he had helped transport an assault squad to assassinate Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara 34 years ago.
UN urges G20 to ensure financial sector climate promises are credible
The United Nations on Wednesday called on the world's largest economies to ensure that net zero commitments made by financial institutions are robust, backed by science and end funding for new fossil fuel projects.
Australia lifts international travel ban for the first time during Covid-19 pandemic
Australia will lift the ban on citizens traveling abroad without permission, the government announced Wednesday, and the country's border will be opened to skilled workers and international students by the end of the year.
Brazil Senate Committee Supports Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro
A Brazilian Senate commission voted Tuesday to approve a damning report recommending criminal charges be brought against President Jair Bolsonaro, including crimes against humanity, for his controversial handling of the government's…
Queen Elizabeth cancels her appearance at COP26 ‘on medical advice’
Queen Elizabeth II canceled her planned engagement at the UN climate conference, accepting doctors' advice to rest, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday.