More than two million children in Ethiopia’s Tigray region cut off from humanitarian aid, UN says
The United Nations has warned that millions of children are still cut off from aid in Ethiopia’s conflict-riven Tigray region, despite promises made by...
Meet 5 Black researchers fighting for diversity and equity in science
As the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum this year, Black scientists jumped in to call for inclusivity at school and work. Within days...
These 6 graphs show that Black scientists are underrepresented at every level
Nationwide protests in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other unarmed Black men and women in the first part...
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 27,728
Author: Reuters ID: 1608094793134214800 Wed, 2020-12-16 04:54 BERLIN : The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 27,728 to 1,379,238, data from...
EU delays some budget support to Ethiopia over Tigray conflict
Author: AFP ID: 1608099933934495700 Wed, 2020-12-16 06:24 ADDIS ABABA: The European Union is postponing nearly 90 million euros in budget support payments to Ethiopia...
European nations tighten virus curbs as Christmas surge fears grow
Author: AFP Bureaus | AFP ID: 1608101569194524600 Wed, 2020-12-16 06:47 BERLIN: Several European countries on Wednesday imposed tighter coronavirus restrictions ahead of Christmas, as...
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
Author: Reuters ID: 1608107996634725000 Wed, 2020-12-16 08:00 MOSCOW: Russia has conducted around 10% fewer COVID-19 tests so far this month than the same period...
‘Lock down,’ says Italy adviser, as coronavirus deaths head for wartime levels
Author: Reuters ID: 1608107940844723400 Wed, 2020-12-16 08:32 ROME: An adviser to Italy’s health ministry has called for coronavirus restrictions to be drastically tightened to...
Pandemic Puts Jamaican Children at Heightened Risk of Abuse
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec 16 (IPS) – In Jamaica, school playgrounds are deserted, filled only with phantom shrieks of delight. Blackboards remain devoid of arithmetic...
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (IPS) – Siddharth Chatterjee, who has served with the United Nations for over 20 years, has been appointed as the...
UN marks 81 years of global cooperation 
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