With mangrove conservation, Kenya’s coastal communities plant seeds of sustainable ‘blue growth’

NAIROBI — The southern ocean border of Kenya and Tanzania is dotted with thick hedges of mangroves – indispensable carbon sinks and spectacular ecosystems teeming with life – that appear to float

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‘Effort and patience’ required to restore Iran nuclear agreement

NEW YORK — Despite diplomatic engagements, restoring the so-called Iran nuclear agreement continues to be hindered by political and technical differences, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told

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US Supreme Court ruling on environmental protection ‘a setback in our fight against climate change’

NEW YORK — The ruling by the United States Supreme Court against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, is “a setback in our fight against climate change”, said the UN spokesperson

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Save lives, support development and steer our world to safer roads ahead: Guterres

NEW YORK — Road traffic accidents claim nearly 1.3 million lives each year, cost some countries up to three per cent of their annual GDP, and are the biggest killer of five to 29-year-olds globally,

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Ukraine war: '18 dead' as Russian missiles hit residential areas in Odesa

KYIV — Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles have struck a multi-story block of flats and two other civilian facilities in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, killing at least 18 people and wounding

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FBI adds missing Cryptoqueen to top ten most wanted

WASHINGTON — Ruja Ignatova, also known as the "missing Cryptoqueen", has been placed on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list.The Bulgarian woman, believed to be in her 40s, is wanted for her

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Xi Jinping defends Chinese rule at Hong Kong handover anniversary

HONG KONG — China's "one country two systems" model of ruling Hong Kong has worked in protecting the city and must continue long term, says Xi Jinping.The Chinese leader mounted a stern

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