Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his former press aide said.
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Europe’s energy woes have been a growing concern, such that by mid-October the British government’s energy regulator, Ofgem, posted information for consumers on “how you’re protected when energy firms collapse.” They also keep a running tab of UK energy providers that have halted operations in recent months. Now they’re adding […]
Read MoreANTARA – Presiden Joko Widodo meminta menteri kabinet untuk menyiapkan skenario tarnsisi energi untuk mencapai net zero emission pada 2060 dengan kalkulasi yang matang. Pada langkah awal pemerintah menyiapkan dua sungai …
Read MoreCountries: Belarus, Poland, World Source: International Rescue Committee As the stalemate between the EU and Belarus continues, the IRC urges all involved to cease using human beings as political leverage. At least 13 people have died and hypothermia cases are rising.
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The private sector and some government agencies have demanded that staff vaccinate, especially in the tourism industry that drives many regional economies. Credit: Zadie Neufville/IPS By Zadie NeufvilleKINGSTON, Nov 22 2021 (IPS) When face-to-face Cabinet meetings resumed in Jamaica following more than a year of virtual meetings due to COVID-19, […]
Read MoreThe Philippines’ defense chief said on Sunday a military resupply mission for the country’s troops stationed on an atoll in the South China Sea will resume this week, after it was aborted last week when it was blocked by Chinese coast guard.
Read MoreIn Shanghai’s sprawling Jiangnan Shipyard, workers are fitting the catapults that will separate China’s latest and most advanced aircraft carrier from its two outdated sister ships.
Read MoreCountry: Haiti Source: World Food Programme Children who were affected by the massive earthquake in August are receiving free hot meals at school as part of an initiative by WFP to support the recovery of the most vulnerable communities.
Read MorePittsburgh – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of corporate law in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” report, released today. Only one firm can earn the “Law Firm of the Year” designation […]
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/2554813 By Steve Trent This week, on Nov 21, we celebrate World Fisheries Day and if we are sincere about protecting our ocean and its resources, we must end bottom trawling. The fact that the EU still allows this most destructive of fishing practices to take place within protected […]
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