Climate change Logging decline after political change in Brazil, Colombia
The number of trees lost in tropical forests in Brazil and Colombia fell dramatically last year because of political action, a new analysis finds. Researchers…
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Lowering blood pressure naturally without medications
Managing high blood pressure, or hypertension, is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. While medication is…
In Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees
Iraqi farmer Ismail Ibrahim plucks fruits from his planted “sidr”, or jujube, trees which require far less water during an irrigation crisis, in Basra, Iraq…
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Development banks can boost lending by $200 bln – Paris summit
PARIS – Multilateral development banks are expected to unlock $200 billion in extra firepower for emerging economies by running their balance sheets more tightly and…
Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to ‘one million people next summer’
A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer could reportedly be offered to “a million people” in a pilot programme from next summer.…
India’s Modi seeks African Union’s full membership in G20
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of the G20 nations proposing the African Union be given full, permanent…
Qatar to invest $5 billion in Iraq over coming years
DUBAI – Qatar intends to invest $5 billion in a number of sectors in Iraq over the coming years, the state news agency quoted Qatar’s…
Scientists fight claim EU nature law hurts farmers
BRUSSELS – Claims by centre-right lawmakers that the EU’s flagship bill to restore nature will hurt farmers and endanger food security are not supported by…
Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain
WASHINGTON – Space can be an unfriendly place for the human body, with microgravity conditions and other factors tampering with our physiology, from head to toe –…