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Argentina, China to conclude solar plant construction
The construction of a photovoltaic plant with Chinese technology and equipment is soon to be concluded in the northwestern province of Salta, some 1,400 km from the capital Buenos Aires.
Zero emission vital for long-term industrial success: Swedish deputy PM
Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lovin said Saturday that striving for zero emission is the basis for the long-term industrial success and Swedish businesses have embraced this idea.
World's 1st vagina museum to open in London
The world’s first vagina museum is scheduled to open in London in November.
Iran displays downed U.S., British drones
Iran on Saturday displayed the debris of recently downed U.S. and British drones by its air defense system.
Charge against airline mechanic highlights 'insider threat'
The arrest of an airline mechanic suspected of being sympathetic with terrorists and charged with sabotaging a jetliner has renewed fear about the "insider threat" to aviation security.
Trump, Biden spar over Ukraine after whistleblower complaint
US President Donald Trump and Joe Biden traded accusations on Saturday following reports of a whistleblower's claim alleging the president pressured Ukraine to investigate Biden's son.
Trudeau's support holds after apology for wearing brownface
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that he let down his supporters — and all Canadians of color — by appearing years ago in brownface and blackface.
British PM to meet European leaders on Brexit in New York: reports
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to fly to New York on Sunday for the annual high-level debate of the UN General Assembly, and he is expected to use the visit for an informal Brexit summit.
UN chief sees change in momentum of climate action
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said he saw a change in the momentum of global climate action thanks to the ongoing youth movement.
137 people arrested as "Yellow Vest" renews in Paris
French police had arrested 137 individuals in Paris by 16:00 local time (1400 GMT), as "Yellow Vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron's fiscal policy hit streets again on Saturday.
Deputies say South Carolina shooting leaves 2 dead, 8 hurt
Authorities said a shooting at a bar in South Carolina left two people dead and eight injured early Saturday.
Iran displays debris of downed U.S. drones
Iran on Saturday displayed the debris of recently downed drones by its air defense system.
Fire-crackers factory blast claims 6 lives in north India
At least six people died and eight others injured when a powerful blast took place in a fire-crackers manufacturing factory in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
Royal baby Archie awaited in S.Africa for first official trip
Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and baby Archie are expected in South Africa on Monday to begin their first official tour as a family since their son's birth in May.
S. African Parliament begins process to draft rules for removing anti-graft ombudsman
South Africa's Parliament on Friday began the process to draft rules for the removal of the Public Protector, an anti-graft ombudsman.
'Millions' protest in youth-led global climate strike
Some four million people filled city streets around the world in what was billed as the biggest ever protest against the threat posed to the planet by rising temperatures.
Germany commits 100 bln euros for climate as protests heat up
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Friday a sweeping climate protection plan worth at least 100 billion euros by 2030, as hundreds of thousands protested for action against global warming.
California sues Trump administration over auto emissions
California and 23 other states on Friday sued the Trump administration over its bid to restrict their authority to limit auto emissions, setting the stage for a bitter court battle over states' rights and climate change.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio drops 2020 presidential bid
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Friday after struggling to gain traction in a sprawling field of candidates.
Guterres hails China's cooperation with, contributions to UN
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed China's cooperation with and contributions to the world organization, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.