G20 leaders face tough climate talks on second day of summit
World
October 31, 2021
G20 leaders face tough climate talks on second day of summit
ROME, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies sit down for a second day of…
Tigrayan forces say they have taken town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, government denies this
World
October 30, 2021
Tigrayan forces say they have taken town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, government denies this
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Rebellious Tigrayan forces said on Saturday they had seized the strategic town of Dessie…
Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
BEIRUT, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s government cannot afford to resign over a growing diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia and…
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
CAIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The Arab League said on Saturday it was concerned about a rapid deterioration of Lebanese-Gulf…
Tourists head to Spanish island of La Palma to see erupting volcano
World
October 30, 2021
Tourists head to Spanish island of La Palma to see erupting volcano
LA PALMA, Spain, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Olga Reinoso took advantage of the All Saints Day public holiday to see…
Sudanese set for nationwide protests against military coup
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Sudanese set for nationwide protests against military coup
KHARTOUM, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Opponents of a military coup in Sudan have called for nationwide protests on Saturday to…
Iran, nuclear deal partners seeking date for Vienna talks, EU says
Middle East
October 29, 2021
Iran, nuclear deal partners seeking date for Vienna talks, EU says
BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Iran and world powers seeking to revive a 2015 nuclear deal are trying to agree…
Britain says company climate disclosures will be mandatory from 2022
World
October 29, 2021
Britain says company climate disclosures will be mandatory from 2022
LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Britain confirmed on Friday that a set of global voluntary company disclosure standards on climate-related…
Sudan coup leader says technocrat will lead new government, ousted PM could return
Middle East
October 29, 2021
Sudan coup leader says technocrat will lead new government, ousted PM could return
KHARTOUM, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Sudan’s military coup leader, facing pressure at home and abroad to restore power to civilians,…
Biden criticizes Sudan’s junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests
Middle East
October 29, 2021
Biden criticizes Sudan’s junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests
KHARTOUM/WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The United States and United Nations dialled up the pressure on Sudan’s new military junta…