Three decades after nuclear disaster, Chernobyl goes solar
Ukraine unveiled a solar plant in Chernobyl on Friday, just across from where a power station, now encased in a giant sarcophagus, caused the world’s worst nuclear disaster three decades ago.
Right-wing front-runner skips debate as Brazil presidential election nears
Brazil’s presidential campaign entered its last 48 hours on Friday, with far-right front-runner Jair Bolsonaro’s lead growing before Sunday’s vote, as he skipped the final debate in favor of an exclusive interview with a friendly television network.
Yazidi activist Nadia Murad on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
Following is the statement by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad on receiving the award.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Murad says honored, humbled by award
Yazidi rights activist Nadia Murad said on Friday she was honored and humbled to be named a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
EU negotiators say Brexit deal ‘very close’ but details missing
The European Union’s Brexit negotiators believe a divorce deal with Britain is “very close”, diplomatic sources said, in a sign a compromise on the most contentious issue – the future Irish border – might be in the making though details were scarce.
What is Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency?
The West has accused Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU) of running what it described as a global hacking campaign, targeting institutions from sports anti-doping bodies to a nuclear power company and the chemical weapons watchdog.
Spain scraps ‘sun tax’ in measures to cool electricity prices
Spain took measures on Friday aimed at reducing electricity bills which are among the highest in Europe and are often criticized for reducing business competitiveness and consumer’s purchasing power.
ECJ to hear case on whether UK alone can reverse Brexit on Nov. 27: source
The European Court of Justice has set a Nov. 27 date for a hearing to decide whether Britain’s parliament can unilaterally change its mind on Brexit, a legal source told Reuters, adding that the case is moving fast.
Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
Following is the statement by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege on receiving the award.
Zimbabwe’s dingy trains mirror economic decline
Dark, dirty and slow, Zimbabwe’s trains, like much else in the impoverished southern African country, have seen better days.
