This file photo dated Aug 8, 2018 shows the Embassy of Russia in Washington D.C., the United States. (PHOTO / XINHUA) MOSCOW — Moscow strongly rejects claims made by the United States on Russia's alleged non-compliance with the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. "The Russian side categorically […]
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Gibraltar accuses Spain of ‘gross violation of sovereignty’
A picture taken on September 1, 2022 from La Linea de la Concepcion shows the Rock of Gibraltar. (PHOTO / AFP) MADRID – Gibraltar on Friday accused Spain of a "gross violation of British sovereignty" after two customs officials entered the British overseas territory during an anti-smuggling operation. Early on Thursday, two Spanish customs agents […]
Honduras launches $280m UN-backed humanitarian aid plan
The United Nations logo is seen inside the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept 20, 2022. (PHOTO / AFP) TEGUCIGALPA — Honduras and the United Nations launched on Thursday a humanitarian aid plan aiming to reach more than 2 million of the Central American country's most vulnerable people, the groups said. The […]
UWC Education for Peace and Sustainability Officially Open by the Honourable Miss Alice Mak with student performances showcase the diversity of UWC
HONG KONG, Feb 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The United World College Hong Kong Committee (UWCHK) and Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (LPCUWC) jointly host an exhibition under the theme of UWC education for peace and sustainability to mark the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong students in overseas […]
Honduras launches $280 mln UN-backed humanitarian aid plan
The United Nations logo is seen inside the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept 20, 2022. (PHOTO / AFP) TEGUCIGALPA — Honduras and the United Nations launched on Thursday a humanitarian aid plan aiming to reach more than 2 million of the Central American country's most vulnerable people, the groups said. The […]
France, Germany test water on US green subsidies
In this file photo dated to Feb 7, 2022, German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck gestures as he speaks during a joint news conference with French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire (not seen) at the Bercy Ministry in Paris, France. Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck and French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire […]
Austria expels 4 Russian envoys ‘for breaching diplomatic norms’
In this file photo dated Sept 23, 2013, flags flap in the breeze at the United Nations Office in Vienna, capital of Austria. (PHOTO / AFP) VIENNA — Austria is expelling four Russian diplomats for behaving in a manner inconsistent with international agreements, a reason often invoked in spying cases, the Austrian Foreign Ministry said […]
Russia denounces US for undermining New START treaty
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova gestures while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Jan 18, 2023. (PHOTO / AP) MOSCOW – The United States, by its actions, has undermined the principles of implementing the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Wednesday. […]
Russia warns US: End of nuke arms control may be nigh
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov arrives to attend security talks on soaring tensions over Ukraine, at the US permanent Mission, in Geneva, on Jan 10, 2022. (PHOTO / POOL / AFP) LONDON – Russia told the United States on Monday that the last remaining pillar of bilateral nuclear arms control could expire in 2026 […]
UN wants to increase aid to frontline areas of Ukraine
Ukrainian rescuers work on the site following a Russian missile strike on a local market in Shevchenkove village, Kharkiv region on Jan 9, 2023. (SERGEY BOBOK / AFP) UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations said Wednesday it aims to increase convoys carrying aid to parts of Ukraine "close to the frontlines," supporting local volunteers and […]
UN confirms Inger Andersen for second term as UNEP chief
Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Program attends at the opening of the plenary for the tail end of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Dec 19, 2022. (ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP) UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Inger Andersen of Denmark […]
EU to ‘protect competitiveness’ from US inflation act
This file photo taken on Jan 1, 2022 shows the European Union flag under the Arc de Triomphe, on the Place de l'Etoile in Paris. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) BRUSSELS – The leaders of the European Union (EU) on Tuesday vowed to take measures to protect the competitiveness of the bloc's member states from the […]
UN chief condemns deadly attack at DR Congo church
This July 7, 2017 file photo provided by United Nations shows Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressing a press conference in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana. (STR / UNITED NATIONS / AFP) UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned a deadly attack at a church in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
UN urges boosting support for developing nations, reforms
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press briefing at United Nations Headquarters on Feb 4, 2020 in New York. (ANGELA WEISS / AFP) UNITED NATIONS — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other speakers called for massive support provided to the developing nations and an urgent reform of the global financial system […]
Canada, Mexico win auto rules trade dispute with US
In this file photo taken on Sept 24, 2017 the Mexican, US and the Canadian flags sit in the lobby where the third round of the NAFTA renegotiations are taking place in Ottawa, Ontario. Canadian and US negotiators reached a deal late on Sept 30, 2018 with the pact newly named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement […]
US airports rumble back to life after FAA computer outage
Travelers check the status of their flight as they arrive at the United Airlines Terminal 1 ahead of the Christmas holiday at O'Hare International Airport on Dec 22, 2022 in Chicago. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) WASHINGTON — US flights were slowly beginning to resume departures and a ground stop was lifted after the Federal Aviation […]
US seeks Canadian help to ease crowding at US-Mexico border
(From left to right) US President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose for pictures after speaking to the press during the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit at the National Palace in Mexico City, on Jan 10, 2023. (NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP) MEXICO CITY – The United […]
US eyes border expulsion for Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians
Migrants eat and wait for help while camping on a street in downtown El Paso, Texas on Dec 18, 2022. (ANDRES LEIGHTON / AP) WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is planning to use pandemic-era restrictions to expel many Cuban, Nicaraguan and Haitian migrants caught at the southwest border back to Mexico, while simultaneously allowing some […]
US sees over 100m COVID-19 cases in holiday season
People wait outside a community center as long lines continue for individuals trying to be tested for COVID-19 during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in San Diego, California, US, Jan 10, 2022. (MIKE BLAKE / REUTERS) LOS ANGELES / TUNIS / MONTEVIDEO – The United States has officially recorded more than 100 million COVID-19 […]
Mexican president slams US Republicans over migrants
In this file photo, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador presents his fourth year government report at the National Palace in Mexico City, Sept 1, 2022. (MARCO UGARTE / AP) MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday criticized the "inhumane" treatment of migrants by US Republicans, saying he would propose to […]