This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a “devastating toll” on civilians. Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed […]Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo, ‘devastating toll’ on civilians
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a “devastating toll” on civilians. Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed […]US may already be in recession, and other economics stories to read this week
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Key US index points to recession A 15th monthly fall in a row for an index tracking US business cycles indicates that the world’s largest economy may already be in recession. […]MEPs quiz commissioner Vestager about nomination of chief economist
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday evening, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs hosted competition commissioner Vestager to discuss the recent nomination of chief competition economist Fiona Scott Morton. During the debate, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager explained what led her and the Commission to choose US […]Prudent use of antibiotics and more research needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopted its recommendations on Thursday for a coordinated EU response to health threats posed by antimicrobial resistance. In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, MEPs say the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent […]
