EU to introduce waste reduction targets, new sustainable products law
The European Commission said on Wednesday it will introduce new waste reduction targets and sustainability laws to ensure that products placed on the EU market...
Is the circus poised for new heights in Africa?
Organizers of a week-long circus festival in Ivory Coast believe the entertainment form has a bright future in Africa. Angela Ukomadu reports....
Responding to U.S., Iran frets for jailed citizens amid coronavirus
Iran expressed concern on Wednesday about the health of imprisoned Iranians in the United States amid the coronavirus outbreak, a day after Washington called on...
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teen during West Bank protest, Palestinian ministry says
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday during a protest against feared Israeli land confiscation, the Palestinian Health Ministry...
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 354: ministry
Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak reached 354, a rise of 63 in the past 24 hours, a health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday....
Israeli spyware firm NSO seeks court sanctions against Facebook
Israel’s NSO Group is asking a California judge to sanction Facebook Inc for allegedly failing to abide by international law with regards to its lawsuit...
As pressure for coronavirus vaccine mounts, scientists debate risks of accelerated testing
Drugmakers are working as quickly as possible to develop a vaccine to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people worldwide....
U.S. may see blood shortages as coronavirus cancels office blood drives
U.S. blood banks are concerned about potential shortages as Americans concerned about catching the new coronavirus avoid donation sites and companies with employees working from...
Most people will get the coronavirus, aim is to slow its spread: Merkel
Up to 70% of the population is likely to be infected with the coronavirus that is currently spreading around the world, German Chancellor Angela Merkel...
Italy to ramp up spending on coronavirus, further restrictions possible
Italy will ramp up spending to help the economy cope with the impact of the coronavirus, earmarking 25 billion euros ($28.3 billion) to tackle the...