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Google HR chief stepping aside as worker activism rises

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Google on Monday confirmed that head of human resources Eileen Naughton was stepping away…

As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance

By Jitendra JOSHI Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Away from the toxic atmosphere at climate summit talks, in boardrooms,…

Bumble bee numbers tumble with climate change: study

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- Climate change has contributed to a sharp drop in bumblebee populations across North…

UN calls for donations to tackle desert locusts in Africa

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs called on the international community Monday to help…

Asian markets fall on coronavirus impact woes

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Markets across the Asia-Pacific were in the red on Monday with investors worried about…

Destructive locust swarms arrive in Uganda: officials

KAMPALA, Uganda (AFP) -- A locust infestation sweeping the Horn of Africa reached Uganda on Sunday, a government minister said…

Solar Orbiter set to launch in mission to reveal Sun’s secrets

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The US-European Solar Orbiter probe launches Sunday night from Florida on a voyage to deepen…

In war-torn Yemen, zoo animals face daily struggle

by Abdulkarim AL-MARANI with Dana MOUKHALLATI in Dubai Agence France Presse Sanaa, Yemen (AFP) -- Yemen's war makes life a…

Food-share apps seeking to help environment

by Véronique DUPONT Agence France-Presse London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Jack Convery pops into a London branch of Italian eatery…

Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus

  by Catherine Lai Agence France Presse SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new…

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