UNESCO announces 20 new biospheres in 21 countries
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) - UNESCO on Wednesday added 20 new sites in 21 countries to its global network of biosphere reserves,…
4 years ago
Russia
Putin self-isolates after Covid cases in inner circle
by Anastasia CLARK MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin will self-isolate after coronavirus cases were detected in his inner…
4 years ago
Astronauts smell smoke, burning on Russia’s ISS module
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- A smoke alarm sounded Thursday in Russia's segment of the International Space Station (ISS) and…
4 years ago
On thin ice: Near North Pole, a warning on climate change
by Ekaterina ANISIMOVA A massive icebreaker cuts its way through the frozen waters of the Arctic Ocean, clearing a path…
4 years ago
Rapid Arctic warming triggers extreme winter events in US: study
by Lucie AUBOURG Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON D.C., United States (AFP) — Rapid warming of the Arctic is likely a key…
4 years ago
Russia to supply weapons to Afghanistan’s neighbours
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia said Thursday it has received new orders for arms and helicopters from Central Asian…
4 years ago
Russia accuses US of forcing Afghans on Central Asia
Budapest, Hungary | AFP | Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that US forces are "pawning off" Afghans…
4 years ago
FDA gives EUA to Russia’s single-dose vaccine Sputnik Light, bringing to 9 total COVID jabs for emergency use
With this EUA, there are now 2 single-dose Covid vaccines allowed for PHL use: Sputnik Light and Janssen (Eagle…
4 years ago
Putin warns of influx of Afghan militants disguised as refugees
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his country Sunday to prevent an influx of refugees from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover,…
4 years ago
Russian rocket launches 34 new UK satellites
A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into space carrying 34 new satellites from British operator Oneweb, which aims to provide…
4 years ago
Putin alarmed over ‘unprecedented’ natural disasters in Russia
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the scale of natural disasters that have hit Russia…
4 years ago
Russia reports record virus deaths third day in a row
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Saturday recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll for a third day running, as…
4 years ago
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