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Israel’s Netanyahu approves new Gaza ceasefire talks

By Adel Zaanoun with Joshua Melvin in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Friday new talks on a Gaza ceasefire, a day after the world’s top court ordered Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian aid reaches people in the Palestinian territory. But despite a binding United Nations Security Council resolution this week demanding an “immediate ceasefire”, fighting continued Friday, including around hospitals. Regional fallout from the […]

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Impact of Baltimore port closure on global supply chains

By Marie-Morgane LE MOEL PARIS, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – The bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore has raised concerns about the disaster’s potential impact on the global supply chain. Authorities have warned that extensive work is needed before the major port can reopen following Tuesday’s catastrophic cargo ship collision, which has blocked the harbour’s entrance. Here is a look at what it could mean for global trade: – A major car terminal […]

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Some NCR roads closed for reblocking, repair from March 29-April 1

(Eagle News)–Several roads will be temporarily closed for reblocking and repair starting March 29. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the following will be closed starting 11 p.m.: Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil (2nd Lane), Manila City ESDA (SB) J.P. Rizal Avenue to Orense 3rd Lane from sidewalk, Makati City ESDA (NB), Between General Malvar Street to D. Arellano Street 2nd Lane from sidewalk, Caloocan City The MMDA said the roads will be opened  by […]

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Fragile South Sudan risks turmoil over oil disruption: experts

JUBA, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – Oil-dependent South Sudan is at risk of economic and political turmoil over the shutdown of a key pipeline in its war-torn neighbour, Sudan, experts have warned. Analysts voiced deep concern at the loss of crucial oil revenue in one of the poorest countries on the planet, and the possibility it may force South Sudan’s first ever elections to be delayed once again. In a letter dated March 16, Sudan’s […]

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France eyes spent uranium plant to bypass Russia: ministry

PARIS, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – The French government has said it is “seriously” studying the option of building a plant to convert and enrich reprocessed uranium to cut its reliance on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The only plant in the world that currently converts reprocessed uranium for use in nuclear power plants is located in Russia. “The option of carrying out an industrial project to convert reprocessed uranium in France is being […]

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Russia faces backlash as veto ends UN’s N. Korea sanctions monitoring

SEOUL, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – Russia faced a mounting backlash Friday after using its veto power to effectively end official UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea amid a probe into alleged arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russia’s UN Security Council veto on Thursday blocked the renewal of the panel of experts tasked with investigating violations of sanctions tied to North Korea’s banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. South Korea’s foreign ministry on […]

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Cleanup begins in ‘very long road’ to recovery for Baltimore bridge, port

By Amel SEMMACHE BALTIMORE, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – Cranes began arriving Thursday at the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities shifted to a clean-up phase of the recovery and warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen. The machinery will be deployed in a tricky operation to clear the twisted steel remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from where it fell into the Patapsco River […]

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Russia hits Ukraine energy sector in overnight attack

KYIV, Ukraine, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – Russia fired dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, wounding at least six people and cutting off power in several regions, officials said on Friday. Moscow has stepped up its aerial bombardment of Ukraine in recent weeks, targeting electricity facilities in response to an uptick in deadly Ukrainian assaults on Russia’s border regions. Ten regions across Ukraine came under attack, damaging critical infrastructure and wounding […]

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Japan dietary supplement maker probes five deaths

TOKYO, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – A Japanese drugmaker said on Friday it is investigating five deaths potentially linked to dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol and apologised for the “anxiety and fear” it had caused. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has recalled three brands of over-the-counter tablets after customers reported kidney problems. The firm said it was trying to establish if the products containing red yeast rice, or “beni koji”, had caused five deaths and 114 hospitalisations. […]

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Biden, Obama, Clinton rake in cash at NYC campaign stop

By Brendan Smialowski NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 (AFP) – US President Joe Biden was joined in New York on Thursday by his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at a blockbuster fundraising event where he collected $25 million to go towards his re-election bid. The Democrat’s bumper evening took place at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, around an hour’s drive from where his Republican rival Donald Trump had earlier attended a wake for […]

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Biden restores handful of wildlife protections axed by Trump

By Lucie AUBOURG WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (AFP) – The US administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday announced further protections for endangered species and their habitats, restoring a set of regulations weakened by Donald Trump. The new rules were touted as evidence of Biden’s commitment to tackling climate change, though some environmental groups said the changes fell short of fully resurrecting necessary protections. “These revisions underscore our commitment to using all of the tools […]

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Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April

By Robin MILLARD GENEVA, March 28, 2024 (AFP) – Two years of talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics failed to seal a deal in time on Thursday, and will restart next month for one final push. Scarred by Covid-19, which shredded economies, overturned societies, crippled health systems and killed millions, countries are trying to craft an international accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. But while they largely agree […]

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