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Mar 08, 2025
Colorado [US], March 8: Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, decrying Trump administration layoffs of what two current employees said were upward of 10% of scientists there.
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EU tech chiefs say they don't target US tech
Brussels [Belgium], March 8: The European Union's digital competition law "does not target US companies," the European Commission's technology and competition chiefs told a US...
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
Rome [Italy], March 8: The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according...
UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises
New York [US], March 8: Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, allocated $110 million to neglected crises...
'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief
New York [US], March 8: The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all...
Global battery market advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply, prices continue to decline: IEA
Paris [France], March 8: The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply and prices continue to decline, according to International Energy Agency...
Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears
Sydney [Australia], March 8: Australia ordered thousands of people in its eastern regions to evacuate before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit land on Saturday, as the...
Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25: FAO
Rome [Italy], March 8: Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive...
Use of starvation as weapon war crime in Gaza: UN
Gaza [Palestine], March 8: UN Human Rights Office in Palestine said Friday that Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the provision of the necessities...
'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia's Queensland
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Brisbane [Australia], March 7: The wind has been kicking up along the Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been...
New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump's understanding of WWII
Wellington [New Zealand], March 7: New Zealand has sacked its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat publicly questioned United States President Donald Trump's understanding of the events that precipitated World War II.
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza city
At least 16 soldiers killed in massive attacks, ambushes in Syria: Monitor
UK signs 'road map' with France as Channel crossings continue
4 dead after Russian attack on hotel where UK volunteers were staying
US administration discusses elections with Ukrainian opposition
UN-backed meeting on protection of Palestinian civilians called off
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Romania arrests 6 over alleged coup plot linked to Russia
Nigerian troops kill 92 suspected terrorists in 1 week
UK finalizes deal to supply attack drones to Ukraine
