Pres Trump administration pulls US out of Unesco again
The Paris-headquartered Unesco has 194 member states around the world, and is best known for listing world heritage sites WASHINGTON,…
French cities impose curfews on children after drug violence
PARIS, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A number of French cities have imposed night-time curfews on young people following a spate…
Greece brings in emergency heatwave measures for workers
ATHENS, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece introduced emergency measures to help workers cope with temperatures of up to 43C in…
Droughts are causing record devastation worldwide, UN-backed report reveals
GENEVA, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred…
Europe needs to boost military capabilities: EU defense chief
WASHINGTON, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe needs to boost its defense capabilities as the United States seeks to focus on…
The Netherlands issue code red travel advisory on Venezuela
AMSTERDAM, July 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Netherlands has issued a “code red” travel advisory for Venezuela, strongly recommending that its…
Five progressive leaders holding key “Democracy Forever” summit in Chile’s Santiago
SANTIAGO (Chile), July 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Presidents of Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia, plus Spain’s Prime Minister, are meeting…
UK battles anti-vax misinformation after child’s death, mostly from the United States
A child’s death from measles in Britain has sparked calls from officials urging parents to get their children vaccinated LONDON,…
Kenya and Germany cement bilateral labour agreements
Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime NAIROBI, July 22 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya is exploring vocational training opportunities in Germany for development of…
Southern Italy faces intense heatwave as temperatures near historic highs contrasting strong wind, thunderstorms in the north
ROME, July 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Southern Italy is bracing for what could be the hottest weather of the year, with…