Congo rules out using additional trial vaccines to combat Ebola
Congo will not permit the use of further experimental vaccines as it combats an Ebola outbreak because doing so risked “confusing the population,” the government...
Sudan general says coup attempt foiled – Saudi Gazette
Sudan general says coup attempt foiled Saudi Gazette KHARTOUM — Sudan’s ruling military council foiled a coup attempt, a top general announced on state television on...
Ethiopian-Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles – The Times of Israel
Ethiopian-Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles The Times of Israel The voices of young artists in the community are becoming increasingly prominent in the discussion...
ILO Launches Program to Help Ethiopia with Focus on Apparel Industry – 2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal
ILO Launches Program to Help Ethiopia with Focus on Apparel Industry 2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently launched a program to...
R&B singer R. Kelly arrested in Chicago, reportedly on federal sex-crime charges
Grammy Award-winning singer R. Kelly, who already faces state sexual assault charges, has been arrested in Chicago on federal charges after having been indicted there...
Russia delivers missile system to Turkey in challenge to NATO
Russia began delivery of an advanced missile defense system to Turkey on Friday, a move expected to trigger U.S. sanctions against a NATO ally and...
Ford, VW join forces on electric, autonomous cars
Ford and Volkswagen joined forces to develop autonomous and electric cars on Friday and said they were also looking at other areas of cooperation, deepening...
Arctic wildfires in June equivalent to Sweden’s annual emissions – U.N.
Arctic wildfires, some the size of 100,000 soccer pitches, emitted as much carbon dioxide (CO2) last month as the country of Sweden does in a...
Volkswagen investment vaults Argo into top ranks of self-driving firms
Volkswagen AG’s $2.6-billion investment in Ford Motor Co’s Argo AI self-driving unit, announced on Friday, immediately vaults the two-year-old Pittsburgh-based startup into the top ranks...
Sotheby’s steps into sneaker sales
Sotheby’s in New York announced on Thursday its first-ever auction dedicated to sneakers, underlining their fast-growing status as collectibles able to command tens of thousands...