India to Double Farmers’ Income by 2022
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, called upon all stakeholders, including farmers, States and the Union Government to resolve to double farmers’ income by 2022. Sharing his vision for…
Red from ‘Angry Birds’ Helps You Stay Happy
The United Nations has appointed Red, the leader of the “Angry Birds” mobile game characters, as an envoy to inspire climate action toward a sustainable and happier future for all.…
President Obama to Meet Leaders of Nordic Countries
President Obama will host the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the White House for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit on May 13, 2016. The event follows the…
London Gets All-Electric Double-Decker Buses
Transport for London (TfL) has introduced world’s first zero-emission, long-range, all-electric BYD Double-Decker buses into revenue service routes. TfL deployed its first all-electric double decker buses with a special ceremony…
Ebola Flare-Up Is Over in Sierra Leone: WHO
The latest flare-up of Ebola in Sierra Leone is over, the United Nations health agency reported Thursday. But it cautioned that the West African region remains at risk and should…