Prince Harry kicks off 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, says he wants ‘to find a way for veterans to be a beacon’ To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.4304120 … source Continue reading Prince Harry’s Invictus Games opening speech
Almost 200 countries on Saturday reached an agreement on implementing the Paris Climate Accord after two weeks of negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations. The result of the tortured negotiations in the Polish city of Katowice is a 156-page rulebook on how … Continue reading Negotiators from nearly 200 countries strike deal over how to implement landmark Paris climate treaty | News | DW
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s prime minister on Sunday, making a remarkable comeback weeks after being ousted by President Maithripala Sirisena under controversial circumstances. Source link Continue reading Wickremesinghe returns as Sri Lanka PM as crisis nears end
EL PASO, Texas (Reuters) – A young Guatemalan girl who died after she and her father were detained by U.S. border agents was in no medical distress when they arrived and had received adequate food and water on their journey, … Continue reading Guatemalan girl’s dad: she was healthy, well-hydrated before death at border
BEIJING (Reuters) – A coal mine accident in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing killed seven workers and injured three, state-owned Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. The workers at the Fengchun coal mine under the Chongqing Energy Group were killed … Continue reading Coal mine accident in southwestern China kills seven: Xinhua
Blake Griffin had 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists and the host Detroit Pistons snapped a six-game losing streak while ending the Boston Celtics’ eight-game winning streak with a 113-104 victory on Saturday. Dec 15, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; … Continue reading NBA roundup: Pistons finally win, end Celts’ streak
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Heavy fighting between ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia has killed at least 21 people and wounded 61, its state news agency said on Saturday, amid escalating violence that has sent hundreds fleeing across the border to … Continue reading Ethnic violence in southern Ethiopia kills 21, wounds 61 – state news
Several thousand protesters marched through the streets of Rome on Saturday to protest Italy’s new anti-migrant laws. Italy’s new government has pursued a hard-line position on migrants, having shouldered a large burden during the influx of refugees. Most recently, leader … Continue reading Thousands march for refugee rights in Italy | News | DW
World Mexico’s new leftist government presented a first budget aimed at calming nervous markets while honouring pledges to increase welfare spending, saying it would run a bigger surplus next year once interest payments on debt were excluded. Mexico’s new Finance … Continue reading ‘No crazy stuff in it’ – Mexico budget keeps expectations in check
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks are down only slightly for 2018, but that masks a volatile year for investors. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., … Continue reading 2018: The year volatility came home to roost
Prince Harry’s popcorn was swiped by toddler at the Invictus Games. Harry is the founder of the games: http://www.cbc.ca/1.4304120 »»» Subscribe to CBC … source Continue reading Prince Harry’s popcorn swiped by toddler
(Reuters) – U.S. generics drugmaker Mylan said on Thursday that the United States Patent and Trademark Office had rejected Sanofi’s infringement claims relating to insulin drug Lantus. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Sanofi is pictured during the Viva Tech start-up … Continue reading Mylan says Sanofi loses Lantus insulin patent claims