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UN says more than seven million refugees displaced in 2012
The United Nations says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012. The figure is the highest since 1994.
UN says more than seven million refugees displaced in 2012
The United Nations says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012. The figure is the highest since 1994. ...
Israel pushes for organ donation measures to address increasing demand of organ transplantation
The measure enables Israeli citizens become potential donors by default after their deaths.the initiative is aimed at addressing the increasing need of organs for transplantation. ...
Bangladesh has received a UN award for its outstanding progress in fighting hunger
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization gave the special “Diploma Award” to Bangladesh. ...
UN says it has made 'concrete progress' towards a new universal agreement on climate change
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has announced the progress on Saturday. ...
Airbus A350 successfully completes maiden test flight
The newest aircraft from European planemaker Airbus has successfully completed its first test flight. ...
Hassan Rouhani leads Iran presidential election vote count
Early vote count in Iran gives reformist-backed presidential candidate Hasan Rowhani wide lead. ...
Chinese banks vow to scale up support for Ethiopia
Chinese banks have expressed interest to increase their involvement in infrastructural development in Ethiopia. ...
US-NSA director defends snooping programs
The US electronic spying chief has said surveillance programs had disrupted dozens of terror plots. ...
A study says mountains shape the sound of language
A new study says mountains play a role in shaping the sounds of languages....- The Oromia Forest and Wildlife Enterprise describes community participation schemes and the involvement of partners as a viable way to protect forest. Clap of Hands (A wake up call to start community development works)
- Government Communication Affairs Office: “Ethiopia’s government never interferes with the internal affairs of its neighbors”
- Alliance Demands Fairness in Global Climate Change Fight
- Satellite shows unrest among volcanoes in East African Rift
- UN says more than seven million refugees displaced in 2012