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Long-living dogs: these 9 breeds are 20 or older
Any owner wants his pet to delight him as long as possible. Some dogs are genetically predisposed to live longer. On average, a dog lives for about 10-13 years. Small…
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China is embarking on a transition to a green economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called end of 2021 for a global partnership against climate change The Chinese authorities have presented a guidance document on how China intends to achieve…
Europe
Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries
Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began, the UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday, at the launch…
Defense
Even Switzerland is imposing financial sanctions on Moscow
Switzerland will impose sanctions on Russia similar to those already imposed by the European Union, Reuters reported. "In view of Russia's ongoing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council decided…
Africa
The largest family tree of mankind showed the history of our species
In the new study, scientists used thousands of human genome sequences. The results are published in the journal Science. Scientists have created a family tree for all of humanity to…
International
Scientists may have found the missing link between unicellular organisms and human cells
Researchers have studied the largest bacteria ever discovered: it has surprisingly complex cells. By definition, microbes are so small that they can only be observed with a microscope. But a…
Archeology
Over 9,000 year old shrine found in Jordanian desert
A newly discovered shrine in the eastern desert of Jordan was built in the Stone Age. Many artifacts and fossils were found in it. Archaeologists have discovered a 9,000-year-old shrine…
Europe
Concern for women and children caught up in Ukraine conflict
The intensification of the Russian offensive in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on women and children, senior UN officials have reported.
Europe
Clampdowns in Russia signal ‘a State that fears the power of human rights’ – Guterres
The scheduled work of the UN Human Rights Council was halted temporarily on Monday as Member States were called to vote on a request from Ukraine to hold an urgent…
Europe
General Assembly holds emergency special session on Ukraine crisis
As fighting escalates in Ukraine, UN Member States met on Monday for a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly to discuss the crisis.