Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – Sources
Sept. 13, 2021 A deal is close that would allow Russian mercenaries into Mali, extending Russian influence over security affairs in West Africa and triggering opposition from former colonial power…
Uber Drivers Are Employees Not Contractors Dutch Court Rules – Newspaper
Sept. 13, 2021 A Dutch court on Monday ruled that Uber drivers are employees and not independent contractors, and are covered as such by labour laws, newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad…
As West ponders aid for Afghanistan, China, Pakistan quick to provide relief
Sept. 13, 2021 As international donors gather in Geneva on Monday to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan under Taliban rule, neighbours China and Pakistan have already reached out with aid…
U.N. seeks $600 million to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Sept 13, 2021 The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian…
Queen Elizabeth prayers for victims, survivors of 9/11
Sept. 11, 2021 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said on Saturday that her prayers remained with victims and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and paid tribute…
Poor countries say lack of vaccines may exclude them from climate talks
Sept. 10, 2021 The world’s poorest countries asked for more help on Friday to meet vaccination and quarantine requirements and costs to ensure they can take part in next month’s…
Taliban response to Afghan protests increasingly violent – UN
Sept. 10, 2021 The U.N. rights office on Friday said that the Taliban response to peaceful marches in Afghanistan has been increasingly violent, with authorities using live ammunition, batons and…
Vatican rejects Israeli criticism over pope comments on Jewish law
Sept. 10, 2021 The Vatican has rejected criticism from senior Israeli rabbis over remarks by Pope Francis about Jewish books of sacred law, saying he was not questioning their continuing…
Facebook unveils its first smart glasses
Sept. 10, 2021 Facebook Inc launched its first smart glasses on Thursday in a step toward its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles. The glasses, which were created in partnership…
Guinea junta tells central bank to freeze government accounts
Sept. 10, 2021 Guinea’s military junta, which seized power over the weekend, said on Thursday that it has ordered the central bank and other banks to freeze all government accounts….