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ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq
The UN labour agency, ILO, says it is becoming increasingly concerned about working conditions in Iraq, where temperatures have soared to 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks.
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State aid: Commission approves a €358 million Romanian scheme to support companies
The European Commission has approved a €358 million Romanian scheme (approximately RON 1.7 billion) to support companies in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Europe
Fate of Iran nuclear deal in limbo in Vienna talks
Tehran, represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri in these talks, still refuses to meet directly with U.S. special envoy Robert Malley in these talks. PARIS, FRANCE, August 8, 2022…
Europe
Estonian Prime Minister: It’s in our interest for Ukraine to become more stable
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was the first EU leader to address the European Parliament in the “This is Europe” series of debates, on 9 March. Opening the debate, Parliament…
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That Watermelon Isn’t a GMO, But it Might Be a Mutant!
Now that summer is in full swing in North America, people have been asking one of our favorite GMO questions again. Let’s clear up a point of confusion: there are no commercially…
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Nicaraguan police prevent Bishop from leaving home
Police in Nicaragua are preventing Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Matagalpa from leaving his home, accusing him of inciting “acts of hatred” against the government of President Daniel Ortega.
Africa
Central bank to mint gold coins to fight inflation
The Central Bank of Zimbabwe has announced that it will start minting gold coins in the month of July. The decision is aimed at curbing record inflation, which has led…
Food
Salt is a drug that leads to hypertension
Salt is addictive, and addiction to it can become a risk factor for hypertension, says the doctor of medical sciences and nutritionist Mariat Mukhina. There are people who perceive sodium…
Archeology
Scientists have revealed the composition of ancient Roman wine
Scientists from Italy and France examined the wall coverings of three amphorae in July and found that ancient Roman winemakers used local grapes and their flowers while importing resin and…
Defense
Russia bans adoption by foreigners from ‘enemy countries’
On 1st of August a bill was introduced A bill was introduced in the State Duma of Russia, which prohibits citizens of "enemy countries" from adopting Russians, Reuters reported. Russia's…