Trump Declares US-China Trade Deal “Done”, Secures Access to Rare Earth Minerals and Magnets
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Trump Declares US-China Trade Deal “Done”, Secures Access to Rare Earth...

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European Union Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has announced a €1 billion investment plan to protect oceans and support coastal communities and fisheries. There is a funding shortfall to support ocean conservation, to support ocean science, and sustainable fishing, she said.
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EU Commits Euro 1bn to Protect Ocean

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It estimates that some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in the eastern part of Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country.
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Sudanese Refugees Flock to Chad: UN Says Situation Unmanageable

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Ethiopia, one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, remains tied down by debt, inflation, and currency shortages. Last year, Addis Ababa secured a USD 3.4 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after receiving guarantees for debt relief from major creditors, including China and the Paris Club. In exchange, it agreed to stop propping up its currency and to carry out a 30% devaluation.
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Ethiopia Registers Growth Despite Inflation and Mounting Debt Burden

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Russia Steps up Cooperation with African Countries
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Russia Steps up Cooperation with African Countries

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U.S. stocks remained in limbo as investors waited to hear the outcome of trade talks between the United States and China. The S&P 500 was edging up by 0.1% in early trading as talks between the world’s two largest economies carried into a second day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 25 points, or 0.1%, as of 9:32 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher.
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US Stock Market Keenly Awaits Outcome of US-China Trade Talks

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Crowds of protesters also gathered in Los Angeles to denounce the Trump administration’s larger immigration crackdown.  In response, Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members to the city on Sunday, followed by 2,000 more Guard troops and 700 Marines on Monday.
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Protests Against Trump’s Travel Ban Continue

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The UN Chief made this plea in observance of the first International Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations.  He called for the promotion of "mutual understanding and global solidarity" and said the world should “answer hate with humanity.” 
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UN Chief Stresses Dialogue to Ensure Mutual Understanding and Solidarity

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SXSW London’s Nature & Climate House
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Centering African Voices: The Call for Climate Justice and Cultural Authorship...

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Namibia Turns to Low-Earth Orbit Satellites to Bridge Digital Divide in Remote Regions
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Namibia Turns to Low-Earth Orbit Satellites to Bridge Digital Divide in...

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