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UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse
The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement.
Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles
Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing.
Thousands to strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants
Thousands of Volkswagen workers were to go on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute at the crisis-hit German auto giant with thousands of jobs at stake.
Desertification talks open in Saudi Arabia as experts fire warning
UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land start in Saudi Arabia on Monday after scientists fired a stark warning over unsustainable farming and deforestation.
Allied Universal Named to Newsweek List of America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024/2025. Receiving the highest ranking of five out of five stars, the publication evaluated the company's official programs for veterans, reviews and information from social media platforms.
AXP Shareholder Webinar - Pathfinder Gas to Power Update
AXP Energy Limited (ASX:AXP)(OTC PINK:AUNXF), ('AXP', 'Company') confirms that it will hold a shareholder briefing at 10:30 am AEDT on Thursday, 5 December 2024 (6:30 pm New York GMT -5 4 December 2024).
Mace(R) Security International, Inc. Reminds Stockholders to Cast Their Vote for the Upcoming Special Meeting
Mace Security International Inc.'s Special Meeting of Stockholders will be held in person on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time at the Company's office in Cleveland, OhioStockholders are encouraged to voteStockholders who have questions or need assistance in voting should contact by email [email protected].
Closing of First Tranche of Private Placement, Director Resignation, Delay of Filings
Greenbank Capital (CSE:GBC)(OTCMKTS:GRNBF)(FRA:2TL) ("GreenBank" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its previously announced private placement, raising a total of $591,419 by issuing in total of 16,828,570 units.
Snipp Interactive Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results, Company Delivers Record EBITDA, Company To Hold Investor Conference Call on December 3, 2024
Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSX-V:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a global provider of digital marketing promotions, rebates and loyalty solutions, announces its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 (Q3 2024) and the nine months ended September 30, 2024. All results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and in US dollars. A copy of the complete unaudited interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis are available on SEDAR (www.sedarplus.ca).
Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Norway has suspended plans to start giving licences for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the centre-left government said on Sunday.
'Moana 2' sails to Thanksgiving record with smash N. America opening
"Moana 2," the sequel to the animated Disney musical about a spunky Polynesian teenager who embarks on seafaring adventures, scored a sensational and record $220 million opening over the long Thanksgiving weekend in North America.
VW's German workers to strike from Monday
Workers at German factories for carmaker Volkswagen are to go on strike from Monday over plans to cut thousands of jobs, union IG Metall said Sunday.
US wine merchants urge exclusions from blanket tariffs
As President-elect Donald Trump vows sweeping tariffs on even America's close partners once in office, US wine merchants and restaurateurs are watching with trepidation -- and pushing for exclusions they say will protect small businesses.
US 'Black Friday' online spending put at record $10.8 bn
American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online during "Black Friday" promotions, with many using artificial intelligence tools to find the best deals, Adobe Analytics announced Saturday.
Kosovo arrests blast suspects, Serbia denies involvement
Kosovo arrested several suspects Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, while neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations of staging the blast.
Trudeau meets Trump in Florida as tariff threats loom
Justin Trudeau had an "excellent conversation" with Donald Trump at the president-elect's Florida estate, Canada's prime minister said Saturday, as the United States' neighbors scramble to blunt the impact of Trump's trade threats.
Kosovo races to contain blast impact, Serbia denies involvement
Kosovo stepped up security measures around "critical" infrastructure Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, as neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations it had staged the blast.
Kosovo raises security after blast, Serbia denies involvement
Kosovo stepped up security measures around "critical" infrastructure Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, as neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations it had staged the blast.
Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway
Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.
Greenpeace activists board tanker in plastic protest
Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker off South Korea on Saturday in an action intended to draw attention to calls for a treaty to curb plastic pollution, the environmental group said.
Rektron Group Inc. Announces Appointment of a New Director and Chairman
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Canada’s “Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation” Receives Recognition from UNAOC-BMW Group’s Intercultural Innovation Hub
Canadian organization "Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation" is one of ten global grassroots initiatives recognized by the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Hub , a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group , implemented with the support of Accenture , during a Ceremony held in the framework of the 10th UNAOC Global Forum in Cascais, Portugal under the theme "United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future - Reflecting on two decades of Dialogue for Humanity". The Forum convened prominent figures, political leaders, UN officials including the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, as well as representatives from civil society, academia, and the private sector, to share insights and reflect on the 20 years of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations' impactful work.
Arnault family's Paris FC takeover completed
Second-tier French football club Paris FC announced on Friday the family of France's richest person Bernard Arnault had purchased a controlling stake in the outfit.
US stocks rise with Dow reaching new high on Black Friday
Wall Street shares rose in a holiday-shortened session as the US Black Friday shopping spree got under way and traders speculated whether President-elect Donald Trump may temper his trade tariff threats.
Global wine output to hit lowest level since 1961
Global wine production is set to fall again this year to its lowest level since 1961 due to climate change, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said Friday.
Iran, Europeans to keep talking as tensions ratchet up
Iran, Britain, France and Germany agreed to continue diplomatic talks following a discreet meeting Friday touching on Tehran's nuclear programme, amid surging tensions even before Donald Trump's return to the White House.
British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law
UK lawmakers voted Friday in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.
Assisted dying campaigners, opponents rally at UK parliament
Supporters and opponents of Britain's assisted dying bill descended on the UK's Westminster parliament on Friday as lawmakers prepared to vote on the issue.
Yen rallies, euro up on rising inflation data
The yen rallied against the dollar and the euro also advanced versus the US unit Friday as traders reacted to news of higher inflation in Japan and the eurozone.
Macron offers first glimpse of post-fire Notre Dame
France is to offer the world a first look inside the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on Friday, over five years after the fire that ravaged the interior of the heritage landmark and toppled its spire.
Crypto boss eats banana art he bought for $6.2 million
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Friday fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall -- by eating the fruit.
WTO chief faces heavy task as Trump threat looms
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is expected to be reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules.