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EU puts Saudi Arabia on draft terrorism financing list, sources say
on: by Fernil News
The European Commission has added Saudi Arabia to an EU draft list of countries that pose a threat to the bloc because of lax controls against terrorism financing and money laundering, two sources told Reuters on Friday. The move comes amid
World produces close to 50 million tons of e-waste each year, throwing away $62 billion
on: by Fernil News
Weighing more than all commercial airliners ever built and worth more than most countries’ GDP, electronic waste poses a growing economic and environmental threat, experts said Thursday, as they launched a global initiative to clean it up. The world produces close
Australia roasts as record heat causes blackouts, halts Australian Open and sparks fires
on: by Fernil News
Scorching heat knocked out power to homes and businesses, raised wildfire risks and sent tennis fans looking for water and shade Friday in Australia’s second-largest city, which recorded its hottest day in five years. Melbourne reached 42 .8 C (109 F)
UN expert due in Turkey next week for int’l probe into Khashoggi murder
on: by Fernil News
The United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions told Reuters on Thursday she will travel to Turkey next week to head an “independent international inquiry” into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, a columnist for the
Nigeria’s presidential election: Madam Ezekwesili withdraws from race
on: by Radia Sambare
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili on Thursday, January 24, 2019, announced her withdrawal from the presidential race to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 16, 2019 election. In a
Boeing’s ‘flying car’ prototype succesfully completes first test flight
on: by Fernil News
Boeing said Wednesday its prototype “flying car” — part of a project aimed at “on-demand autonomous air transportation” — has completed its first successful test flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft said the test was carried out Tuesday
Gunman surrenders after killing 5 in US bank
on: by Fernil News
A former prison guard trainee who recently moved to Florida from Indiana killed five people during a standoff at a small town bank before surrendering to a SWAT team that stormed the building, police said. Investigators said Zephen Xaver, 21, called
Maduro breaks diplomatic relations with US, gives 72 hours for personnel to leave
on: by Fernil News
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro announced on Wednesday he was breaking off diplomatic ties with the United States after Donald Trump recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country’s “interim president.” “I’ve decided to break diplomatic and political relations with