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Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of 'genocide' in Donbas

The New Arab | 2022-05-27, 09:54

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of carrying out a "genocide" in the eastern region of Donbas, where the city of Severodonetsk is suffering an onslaught of Russian shelling. In his daily televised address, Zelensky condemned Moscow's

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

The New Arab | 2022-05-27, 09:54

Capri Isidoro broke down in tears sitting on a chair at the office of a lactation consultant. The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born, when the hospital gave the baby formula first without consulting

On remote US territories, abortion hurdles mount without Roe

The New Arab | 2022-05-27, 09:54

Women from the remote US territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands will likely have to travel farther than other Americans to terminate a pregnancy if the Supreme Court overturns a precedent that established a national right to abortion in the

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

The Associated Press | 2022-05-27, 09:54

May 20-May 26, 2022 While the suffering continued in Ukraine and fallen soldiers were buried both there and in Russia, a celebration

Sunken Japanese tour boat brought to port for investigations

China.dot.org | 2022-05-27, 09:53

TOKYO, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The tourist boat that sank off Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido last month was

Xinhua Headlines: At Davos, world leaders impressed by China's economic resilience

China.dot.org | 2022-05-27, 09:52

by Fu Yiming, Kang Yi and Ren Ke DAVOS, Switzerland, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Under the theme "History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies," global leaders brainstormed and proposed possible solutions to global challenges at the annual

11 government entities to develop Unified National Visa Platform

Gulf News | 2022-05-27, 09:50

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has asked 11 ministries and government entities to develop a Unified National Visa Platform, Saudi media reported. As per the decision taken on May 17, the National Information

Two senior US officials visited Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran

Gulf News | 2022-05-27, 09:50

Washington: Two senior US officials visited Saudi Arabia this week for talks that included global energy supplies, Iran and other regional issues, the White House said on Thursday. Meeting senior Saudi officials in Riyadh were

'Orange Is The New Black' actress Laverne Cox is the new face of a Barbie doll

The Economic Times | 2022-05-27, 09:50

Laverne Cox is finally fulfilling one of her long term dreams. She is getting her own Barbie doll. It is a tribute to her for her 50th birthday. ...

Flying museum to honour soccer great Maradona

The Economic Times | 2022-05-27, 09:50

A flying museum in honour of soccer great Diego Maradona is set to take to the skies. The plane, owned by a fintech company, was on display at El Palomar airport outside Buenos Aires earlier this week. ...

Monkeypox: we have vaccines and drugs to treat it

The Economic Times | 2022-05-27, 09:50

Monkeypox belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of viruses, which includes smallpox. Luckily, due to something called cross-protection, smallpox vaccines also work for monkeypox. ...

The world in brief: Senegal hospital fire kills 11 newborns a a

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | 2022-05-27, 09:49

Senegal hospital fire kills 11 newborns DAKAR, Senegal -- A fire in the neonatal unit of a hospital in Senegal has killed 11 newborns, President Macky Sall said. Only three infants could be saved. "To their mothers and families, I express my deepest sympathy,"

Businessinsider.co.za | Cops told kids at Texas school to 'yell if you need help.' When ...

News24 | 2022-05-27, 09:48

The child's account of the Uvalde school shooting offered a horrifying glimpse into what happened during the gunman's 40 minutes inside the school. ...

Businessinsider.co.za | Japanese man pays nearly R250,000 for life-sized dog costume to fulfill dream of ...

News24 | 2022-05-27, 09:48

The man shared clips of himself modelling the costume and now produces YouTube videos in which he frolics around on all fours. ...

Businessinsider.co.za | Putin says he'll open up grain and fertiliser exports if the West agrees ...

News24 | 2022-05-27, 09:48

British foreign minister Liz Truss slammed the suggestion, saying Putin is "weaponising hunger and lack of food amongst the poorest people." ...

President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva View Intensive Orchard In Zangilan

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:48

(MENAFN - AzerNews) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva have viewed the intensive orchard in Zangilan region. Will be updated --- Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz ... ...

Fertilizer Producer Pradeep Phosphates Gains On Exchange Debut

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Shares of Paradeep Phosphates made a relatively firm market debut on Friday as it got listed at Rs 43.55 with a 4 per cent premium over its issue price.The ... ...

Kuwait Oil Price Down 22 Cents To USD 118.31 Pb

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 27 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by 22 cents to reach USD 118.31 per barrel on Thursday after it was at USD 118.53 pb the day before, ... ...

Domestic Violence And Work Status: Which Nigerian Women Are Most At Risk

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - The Conversation) content-body content entry-content instapaper_body inline-promos' itemprop='articleBody'> One in four women in Nigeria has experienced abuse from her intimate partner in ... ...

2 Centuries-Old Idols Seized: TN Idol Wing Continues Probe

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - IANS) Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The idol wing of the Tamil Nadu police on Friday continued its investigation in connection with the seizure of two-centuries old metallic idols from a smuggler ... ...

President Ilham Aliyev And First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva View Intensive Orchard In Zangilan District

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 27. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva have viewed the intensive orchard in Zangilan district, ... ...

Azerbaijan To Put Up Bank Standard's Property For Auction

MENA FN | 2022-05-27, 09:47

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 27. The immovable property of Azerbaijan's Bank Standard ?JSC, which is being liquidated, will be put up for auction at the Caspian ... ...

Regional Areas of New South Wales to Receive Smart City Technology

The Epoch Times | 2022-05-27, 09:46

The New South Wales (NSW) government is investing $2.4 million (US$1.7 million) to bring smart city technologies to

Fertiliser Maker Yara Says World Faces Extreme Food Supply Shock

The Epoch Times | 2022-05-27, 09:46

DAVOS, Switzerland—Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara says donors urgently need to close the U.N.’s $10 billion

New Zealand Prime Minister Confirms Planned Meetings With Biden, Harris on May 31

Urdu Point | 2022-05-27, 09:46

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday that she will hold talks with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on May 31 to discuss both regional and global issues MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 27th May, 2022) New Zealand

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