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Record 70.8 million people displaced at end of 2018: UN

More than 70 million people were counted last year as displaced from their homes, a record that underestimates the real number of refugees and asylum seekers, the UN said Wednesday. In its annual global trends report, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) described the figure of 70.8 million […]

Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey

People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday. The study found that people living in high-income countries have the lowest confidence in vaccines, a result that ties in to the rise […]

AP FACT CHECK: In 2020 debut, Trump exaggerates growth

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump officially opened his 2020 campaign Tuesday with a speech exaggerating what he’s done for the economy and against illegal immigration. Some claims from his rally in Orlando, Florida: ECONOMY TRUMP: “It’s soaring to incredible new heights. Perhaps the greatest economy we’ve had in […]

UN expert urges probe of Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing

GENEVA — An independent U.N. report into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Wednesday there is “credible evidence” to warrant further investigation into the possible role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and suggested sanctions on his personal assets. The scathing probe is likely to […]

4 charged in downing of Malaysian airliner over Ukraine

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands — International prosecutors announced murder charges Wednesday against four men — three of them Russians with military or intelligence backgrounds — in the missile attack that blew a Malaysia Airlines jet out of the sky over Ukraine five years ago, killing all 298 people aboard. The […]

Div Com reviews preparations for implementation of ‘Back to Village’ prog at Kathua

open view news desk KATHUA, JUNE 19:- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today had a review meeting regarding the preparations being made by Kathua district administration for implementing State government’s flagship programme “Back to village,” to be held from 20 to 27 June besides discussing various initiatives to […]

Social Forestry dev programmes, activities devolved to PRIs

open view news desk SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: The Government Wednesday ordered the devolution of various development programmes, schemes and activities relating to Social Forestry Department to Panchayati Raj Institutions in pursuance to the provisions contained in the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 (amended up to October 2018). According […]

Electrification, system strengthening, loss reduction works in PDD devolved to PRIs

open view news desk SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: The Government Wednesday ordered the devolution of electrification, system strengthening, loss reductions works in Power Development Department (PDD) to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). According to the order issued by PDD, the Government has directed the devolution in exercise of powers […]

Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in Chennai

CHENNAI, India – Hotels in Chennai are rationing water for guests amid searing heat while companies limit showers as the city of 4.6 million faces its worst shortage in years. All four reservoirs that supply Chennai, known as the Detroit of South Asia for its flourishing automobile industry, […]

Evidence suggests Saudi crown prince liable for Khashoggi murder: U.N. expert

GENEVA – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials should be investigated over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi since there is credible evidence they are liable for his death, a U.N. rights investigator said on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia’s minister of state for foreign […]

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