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Iraq: European Union supports recovery of agricultural livelihoods in northern Iraq

Through FAO, the EU will provide €15 million for vulnerable farmers 17 June 2019, Baghdad - Farming families in northern Iraq's Nineveh Governorate will benefit from a European Union contribution of €15 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization …

Russia denies meddling in European Parliament elections

A senior Russian security official has dismissed as “completely absurd” accusations that Moscow meddled in European Parliament elections last month. “Statements made in the Western media that Russia was allegedly deeply interested in the victory of right- …

How will the far-right AfD party shape the European Parliament?

Germany's right-wing populist AfD party will only have limited influence in the European Parliament. But its lawmakers hope to learn from more seasoned populist leaders.... read more... Published By: DW World - Today Toa Maoni yako hapa - Add your …

How will the far-right AfD party shape the European Parliament?

EU pledges €4.5b investment to create 10 million jobs in Africa

The maiden Ghana-European Union business summit has ended in Accra with the European Union (EU) promising an external investment of €4.5 billion of the EU Budget to Africa, to generate about 10 million jobs on the continent. Mr. Jyrki Katainen, the Vice …

Iraq: EU commits €2.5 million to emergency reproductive health services in Iraq [EN/AR]

BAGHDAD, Iraq – While close to 4 million people have returned to their homes, more than 1.5 million individuals in Iraq remain in dire need of humanitarian assistance, including protection and reproductive health. The European Commission has announced a …

2019 election: PDP reacts to EU reports on general polls

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the European Union (EU) on its final report on the 2019 general elections. DAILY POST had reported that the European Union Mission (EU EOM) stressed the need to …

PDP Cites EU Report as Validation of Claims 2019 Presidential Election was Rigged

PDP Cites EU Report as Validation of Claims 2019 Presidential Election was Rigged The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday described the European Union (EU) report on the 2019 general election as a vindication of the perception that the February 23 …

The Big 5: I have no plans to protest over INEC server – Atiku; APC, PDP culpable in Nigeria’s 2019 election violence – ...

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: APC, PDP culpable in Nigeria’s 2019 election violence – EU Nigeria’s leading parties APC and PDP failed to act to curb violence during the 2019 general elections, the European Union Election Observation …

The Latest: EU seeks more information on oil tanker attacks

TEHRAN, Iran — The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local): 1:45 p.m. European Union foreign ministers are still looking for more information on who might be behind the attacks on …

Reports: EU edges towards net zero goal, as Germany drops opposition

European Council meeting expected to set out timetable for adopting sweeping new net zero strategy for the world's largest trading bloc The European Union could adopt a world-leading net zero target for mid-century early next year after Germany …

EU FMs discuss Mideast

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, June 17 (KUNA) -- European Union Foreign Ministers began their formal meeting in Luxembourg Monday to discuss, among other issues, the current situation in the Middle East. "We will exchange views today …

Under optimistic scenario Ukraine could become EU member by 2035

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin has said that Ukraine would have a real chance of getting the European prospect after 2025, and maybe by 2035 the country could become a member of the European Union (EU). "If sentiments within the EU are …

President of Kazakhstan 'took EU advice on political transformation'

The newly-elected President of Kazakhstan has revealed he has consulted the European Union on how to achieve political transformation in his country. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev promised an early release for pro-democracy …

PDP demands arrest of INEC chairman, says EU report confirms atrocities committed during presidential election

Home | News | General | PDP demands arrest of INEC chairman, says EU report confirms atrocities committed during presidential election - The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wants INEC chairman, mahmood Yakubu, …

18 EU countries now support 2050 carbon neutrality goal

Germany, Greece, Italy and Slovakia have added their names to a growing list of EU countries supporting a carbon neutrality objective for 2050, increasing the chances that a deal will be struck at an EU summit later this week, according to documents seen …

EU report confirms Presidential election was rigged – PDP

    …Demands prosecution of INEC chairman By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA – The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday said the revelation of alleged electoral manipulations in the European Union, EU, report has further vindicated the party and …

EU calls for dialogue to ease tensions in the Gulf region

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, June 16 (KUNA) -- The European Union warned of "risks of miscalculation" in the Gulf region Sunday and repeated calls for restraint and dialogue. "In view of rising tensions, it is essential to …

Nigeria election: INEC chairman, Mahmood asked to resign over EU report

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Yakubu Mahmood. HURIWA in a statement on Sunday by its Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko …

Diesel generators and trucks to use green ammonia fuel

TFX International will provide two diesel fuelled generators and transport trucks to use Hydrofuel® ammonia fuel and Ammonia Solutions© multi-fuels systems. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A commercial …

6G Technology Market revealed by Mind Commerce

Sees Technologies Beyond 5G Fundamentally Changing ICT Landscape and Impacts to All Other Industry Verticals with Emphasis on Government and Industrial Segments SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About ten …

Prominent DC Professionals Support Educational & Professional Excellence with Fundraising Event

The June 20th philanthropic event boasts the Who’s Who of local Black entrepreneurs and professionals. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, June 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hosted by Thursday Afterwork Group, a premier networking collective which …

Flying ‘sky-high’: African Development Bank Annual Meetings conclude with consensus on regional integration

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Friday concluded its Annual Meetings, amid growing consensus that regional integration is imperative to a new phase in African prosperity. Around 2,000 delegates gathered in Malabo, Equatorial …

C40 Cities’ Financing Sustainable African Cities Forum calls for urgent investor action to secure a sustainable future ...

Download logo C40’s (www.C40.org) annual event, which took place on Wednesday in South Africa for the first time, gathered city officials and investors to address the most pressing climate challenges of our time; African mayors stated that inspiring …

Zimbabwean woman tackling gender-based violence as she changes lives of the displaced in South Sudan

Zimbabwe’s Emma Madziva stands at attention as a medal is pinned on her left breast pocket, just next to her name tag. The five-feet-three-inches-tall peacekeeper now proudly wears her first-ever United Nations medal, honouring her peacekeeping work in …

Sudan: Top UN official demands cessation of violence and rape against civilians by security forces

According to her Office, despite restrictions on communications in Sudan, reports of serious human rights violations have emerged since the beginning of the month. These include reported rapes and gang rapes of protesters, women’s human rights defenders …

Sudan: Urgent UN, AU investigation needed after military admits deadly decision on protestors

Download logo Following an admission by Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) that they all met the country’s security chiefs on 2 June, and after receiving undisclosed advice from the Attorney General and the Head of the Judiciary, ordered the …

Mopti: Over 50,000 people displaced amid inter-communal violence

The deadly attack on Sunday (09/06) in the village of Sobane in central Mali, which killed 35 villagers – and 60 are still missing – continues to displace people to Mopti, one of the largest towns in central Mali. Four days after the attack, more than …

Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism for Eastern and Southern Africa Commit to Support the African Continental Free Trade ...

Download logo The 2019 Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM) for Eastern and Southern Africa adopt outcome statement to take measures to reposition themselves in the realisation of both Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030. …

Chief of Chilean Navy visits Operation Atalanta Headquarters in Rota

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Julio Leiva Molina, visited the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) to learn more about the current status of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA. In the framework of a wider visit to the Spanish …

South Sudan appeals for more funding in new robust plan to keep Ebola at bay

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched an appeal for 12 million US dollars to help in its Ebola preparedness plan, following news of confirmed Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda. “Ebola does not know borders,” said Minister of Health, Riek …

HOW AN IOWA COMPANY IS SAVING SOLDIERS LIVES WITH UX

Cedar Valley of Iowa, June 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, 5000 people are killed or maimed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).” A company called NIITEK wants to reduce this number to zero, and they thought Cedar Valley native company, Visual …

Opterus, Catalyst Space Accelerator Cohort Company, Wins $250,000 OEDIT AIA Grant

Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Space Accelerator is proud to announce that one of their current cohort companies has received a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade …

Study Shows Strong Relationship Between Afterschool and Early Reading Proficiency

Data from 9,000 K-3 students demonstrates afterschool programs that includes structured reading interventions can accelerate significantly literacy proficiency TOPEKA, KANSAS, USA, June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study discovers a …

Royton Carr Asset Management - Brexit Causes UK Car Manufacturing to Decline

Royton Carr Asset Management - Dramatic fall in UK car production affects UK GDP in April. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming in March, factories in the UK rushed to build stock of …

How can we let our children play Russian roulette with drugs?

That is exactly what is happening across the country as synthetic drugs hit our schools and neighborhoods. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Promoted as “legal” and “safe” synthetic marijuana, also called K2, Spice or …

Natalie Cline, West Virginia Democrat, Announces Run for U.S. Congress in WV-01

Democrat Natalie Cline announced today that she will seek election to the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. WHEELING, WV, USA, June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NATALIE CLINE, WEST VIRGINIA …

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Martha McSally Introduce Horseracing Integrity Act to End Doping, Curb Horse Deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. , UNITED STATES , June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, bipartisan U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Martha McSally (R-AZ), who represent two of the top horse racing states in the U.S., introduced the Horseracing …

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Will Strengthen America!

Passing the USMCA, Congress is ensuring the economic growth of our country and preserving job security for millions of Americans. SAN CLEMENTE, CA, US, June 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MARIO RODRIGUEZ, Chairman Hispanic 100 & REUBEN …