The Motion Picture Association is stepping up its overseas anti-piracy effort by appointing former Disney digital anti-piracy executive Thomas Limouzin-Lamothe in the newly created role of VP content protection across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
GENEVA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The head of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday urged top contributor the United States to pay its fees in full after Washington made only a partial payment to the global body, amounting to less than 5% of the total amount owed. The United
DUBAI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two merchants, state media reported. The helicopter came down in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out
[Nyasa Times] As Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks four years this week, political analysts, industry leaders, and economists warn that Malawi--like many African nations--has suffered profound economic fallout from disrupted wheat and fertilizer imports from the Black Sea
[Daily Trust] Last week's handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in Africa.
The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.
[World Bank] Rural Health Motivators in Eswatini previously faced significant logistical and financial burdens due to paper-based reporting. The Ministry of Health, supported by the World Bank, introduced the electronic Community-Based Health Information System (CBHIS) to
There are two feet of snow blocking your car from the road. This is a problem. Except it’s not a problem if you don’t need to leave the house for a few days—the snow will melt on its own. And it’s not a problem if you had decided to move to the island of Saba […]
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump says he should get the Nobel Peace Prize after wading into eight conflicts since taking office last January. But the issues that caused many remain unresolved and conflict has flared again in some of
By Gavin Finch , Parisa Hafezi and John Irish LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian
In ancient Egypt, writing hieroglyphs was a highly specialized skill, one commanded by only a small fraction of the population. The fact that there were more than 1,000 characters to memorize probably had something to do with that, but the variety of surfaces on which
The buildup of more than 150 planes comes after nuclear talks between the two nations concluded last week without a deal.
Taster days and training are offering teenagers an escape from a future of part-time, seasonal work – and giving a boost to a declining industry It’s mid-morning on a rare calm day in Newlyn, Cornwall. Will Roberts is back at the quayside with a catch of mackerel to unload,
Animals don't just see the world differently from one another, they experience time itself at dramatically different speeds. That is according to a new study that considered 237 species across the animal kingdom, and which revealed that how fast an animal lives and moves
The progressive rise in temperatures poses a growing threat to the staging of summer sporting events in Europe and, more specifically, to the Tour de France, due to the increasing risk of heat stress for athletes. This is one of the conclusions of a study published in
Wastewater contains untapped resources that, if reclaimed, could power agriculture, global sanitation, and its own treatment to help us meet UN SDG goals, according to a review published in Frontiers in Science.
Thailand's army said Cambodian forces "fired a single 40mm grenade round" near a Thai patrol on Tuesday morning, prompting return fire.
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilized egg as a structural "blank slate"—a disordered tangle of DNA waiting for the embryo to wake up and start reading its own genetic instructions. In research published in Nature Genetics, Professor Juanma Vaquerizas
A new CNN poll finds Donald Trump’s approval at an abysmal 36 percent. And a Washington Post survey finds him absolutely tanking on just about all major issues. But to Trump, this cannot be real: He just issued an angry, rambling tirade about how such polls are fake. He even
Beta Film has secured a wave of international sales for the British hit series “Patience,” bringing the Channel 4 show to 100 territories around the world. “Patience” travels to AMC Networks for Latin America, ABC for Australia, and across Africa to BBC Brit. In Europe, RAI
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia has been seen for much of its history as a cornerstone of the region’s relative stability.
Streaming platforms in the U.K. are set to come under “enhanced regulation” from media regulator Ofcom, which already oversees television and radio broadcasting in the country. The rules will give Ofcom the power to accept viewer complaints and investigate streaming platforms.
