December2018
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Bangladesh and UNDP to make transformational changes for women vulnerable to climate change
Dec 30, 2018The government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement today on 27 December at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) for the implementation of a six-year project titled, ‘Enhancing adaptive capacities of... -
Colombia inaugurates first cable car in capital
Dec 30, 2018Bogota inaugurated its first cable-car on Thursday, linking an impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood to the city’s transport network. “Today we launched the TransMiCable,” said the city’s mayor, EnriquePenalosa on Twitter. The 3.5-kilometer (two-mile) long cable car... -
Japan ‘mulling IWC withdrawal’ to resume commercial whaling
Dec 30, 2018Japan is considering pulling out of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), officials told AFP on Thursday, as Tokyo reportedly gears up to resume commercial whaling activity next year. Such a move would spark international criticism against... -
UN calls on Sudan to investigate protest deaths
Dec 30, 2018UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on authorities in Sudan to investigate deaths during violent protests in Khartoum and other cities. At least 19 people have been killed since December 19 during protests sparked by... -
Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas concert
Dec 29, 2018Ariana Grande has canceled a Las Vegas concert due to “health issues,” the singer said on Friday. The 25-year-old singer, one of the most popular in the United States, was set to perform at The Cosmopolitan... -
Record backing for climate petition against French govt
Dec 29, 2018A petition launched by French environmental groups calling for legal action against the state for failing to act to curb climate change has received unprecedented public support after weeks of fuel- price protests. By Friday morning... -
India zero in on Test win after setting Australia 399 to win
Dec 29, 2018India zeroed in on a 2-1 series lead against Australia on Saturday, taking two quick wickets after declaring and setting the home team a massive 399 to win the third Test. After early morning drizzle, India... -
China’s landmark Yangtze river bridge reopens to traffic
Dec 29, 2018China’s first self-designed modern bridge over the Yangtze, the country’s longest river, reopened to road traffic Saturday in the eastern city of Nanjing after a 26-month renovation. As the first double-decked road-rail truss bridge designed by... -
Artist Syed Jahangir died at the age of 87
Dec 29, 2018Bangladeshi renowned artist Syed Jahangir has passed away. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. He died on Saturday at 11am at his residence of Mohammadpur’s Iqbal Road. Syed Jahangir was born... -
Amos Oz dies of cancer at 79
Dec 29, 2018Renowned writer Amos Oz, Israel’s most-translated author and a passionate peace advocate and a supporter of the two-state solution, has died in Tel Aviv. His best-selling works went far beyond his political positions. Israeli author Amos...
