Washington, Longtime advocates of paid family and medical leave are scrambling to make sure that the long-sought Democratic priority remains in a massive social and environmental spending bill after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revived it. But the outcom…
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Blinken to Visit Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal to Discuss Ethiopian Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal next week to discuss security issues and other topics, the State Department said Thursday.In Abuja, Blinken and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will discuss collaborat…
Read moreSecretary-General’s statement on the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26
Let me begin by thanking our hosts —the UK government and the people of Glasgow — for their tremendous hospitality.I salute Alok Sharma and his team. This was an extremely challenging conference. They have shown remarkable expertise in reaching consens…
Read moreNamibian Descendants in Botswana Push for German Genocide Compensation
GABORONE — Thousands of people in Botswana whose ancestors came from Namibia are demanding reparations for genocide they say was committed by German forces more than a century ago. Namibia is negotiating with the German government, but the descendants …
Read moreSudan’s Top General Tightens Grip on Power
NEW YORK — Sudan’s top military commander appeared to tighten his grip on power Thursday, as he appointed a new governing council that he will lead, two weeks after the military overthrew the civilian-led government.The move by General Abdel-Fattah Bur…
Read moreCurry scores 50 points to go with 10 assists in Warriors win
San Francisco, Stephen Curry scored an NBA season-high 50 points with nine 3-pointers, 10 assists and seven rebounds, almost single-handedly leading the Golden State Warriors past the Atlanta Hawks 127-113 on Monday night.Only Hall of Famers Wilt Chamb…
Read moreNGO quotes in response to COP26 Adaptation and Loss & Damage Day
In response to today’s announcement from the UK of £1m to support delivery of faster and more effective global humanitarian action, including in response to climate-related disasters, Cat Pettengell, Director […]
Read moreBeaten after 7 months, Liverpool stunned by soaring West Ham
London, The sound of West Ham fans singing “I’m forever blowing bubbles” could still be heard around the bars of the London Stadium an hour after beating Liverpool. Liverpool hadn’t only been prevented from going a club-record 26th match unbeaten. Jürg…
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