Morta a 102 anni Anne Douglas, vedova di Kirk Douglas
Attiva in diplomazia e filantropia, aveva sposato attore in 1954
Chad: UN rights office profoundly disturbed over violence against protesters
The UN rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday that it is deeply disturbed by security forces in Chad's use of live ammunition during recent protests after the death of former President Idriss Déby, on 19 April.
72% of Brits Feel More Content as They Finally Stop Worrying About What People Think of Them in Their 40s
Self-conscious Brits finally stop worrying about what other people think of them at the age of 46, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 adults aged 55 and over found they feel comfortable in their own skin when they turn 42, and become content in their careers aged 40. As a result of
Cresce la povertà, cosa sono le food banks, come agiscono le banche del cibo e perchè sono diventate essenziali
Nel futuro piattaforme digitale e formule con al centro la dignità della persona
Middle East coordinator calls for new and timely Palestinian election date
After the postponement of the Palestinian Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for 22 May, a senior UN official in the region on Friday urged the authorities to set a new date for heading to the polls.
California, ritrovati 27mila barili di ddt abbandonati nell’oceano Pacifico
Più di 27mila barili di ddt sono stati trovati nell’oceano Pacifico, sui fondali di fronte alla costa californiana. Nei pressi dell’isola Santa Catilina, al largo di Los Angeles, un gruppo di ricercatori americani ha trovato almeno 27.345 bidoni contenenti il noto insetticida, conosciuto in tutto il mondo come repellente per zanzare. La scoperta preoccupa gli
Europe: COVID must spark rethink to prioritize ‘human lives’ over economic policies
The devastating impact of COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that the European Union must “put human lives” above economic policy considerations, that privilege competition between EU Member States, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday.
Address inequalities to end AIDS by 2030, UN chief says in new report
Inequalities in addressing AIDS threaten global efforts to stamp out the disease as a public health threat by 2030, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in a report published on Friday, which provides 10 key recommendations to get the world back on track.
Tiny Mouse Deer Born at English Zoo is ‘the height of a pencil’ — And Adorable
A husband and wife were taking in the sights at the Bristol Zoo Gardens when they came upon a tiny creature that stood about eight inches tall, had round dark button eyes, and delicate shell-pink pointed ears. “Is that a mouse, dear?” asked the wife. “No,” the husband answered, “it’s a mouse deer.” While this
Stati Uniti, tornano in vigore i limiti imposti da Obama sulle emissioni di metano
Con 52 voti a favore e 42 contrari, il Senato degli Stati Uniti ha chiesto la reintroduzione dei limiti che l’ex presidente Barack Obama aveva imposto alle emissioni di metano – un regolamento successivamente abolito da Donald Trump, predecessore dell’attuale presidente Joe Biden. Alla votazione, avvenuta mercoledì 28 aprile, anche tre repubblicani hanno espresso un