The tramway service between Rabat and Salé in Morocco. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel

Is the World Ready to Deal with Transport Challenges?

November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 RMN News Transport, UN, United Nations

The first-ever global conference on sustainable transport takes place this weekend in Turkmenistan. It will bring together representatives from the

Narendra Modi (file photo). Courtesy: PIB

Asia Pacific Crime Politics World

Modi Won’t Allow Indian Water to Go to Pakistan

November 25, 2016November 26, 2016 RMN News India, Narendra Modi, Pakistan, Punjab, Water

It is largely believed that Modi is constantly giving controversial statements about India-Pakistan relations to hide his own failures. By

Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN

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Pakistan Warns India Against Using Water for Coercion

November 23, 2016November 24, 2016 RMN News India, Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan, UN, Water

A top Pakistani diplomat has called on the world community to ensure that international agreements on waterways, such as the

A CPI (M) march against demonetization in India. Photo courtesy: CPI (M)

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Modi’s Monarchy: Banks in India Refuse to Pay People’s Money

November 16, 2016November 17, 2016 RMN News Banks, Congress, Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sitaram Yechury

While Narendra Modi said he wants to check corruption with demonetization, analysts argue that his decision cannot help, as corruption

Americas World

Future of Transport: Solar Roads and Solar Vehicles

November 14, 2016November 16, 2016 RMN News Electric Vehicles, Future, Roads, Solar, Transport, Vehicles

Efforts to revolutionize transport around the world are gaining momentum with more governments and businesses exploring possibilities for electric vehicles

General Assembly President Peter Thomson briefs delegates on the strategy of his office to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Photo / Manuel Elias

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How the UN Plans to End Poverty and Ensure Prosperity

November 9, 2016November 10, 2016 RMN News Climate Change, Human Rights, Poverty, Prosperity, Sustainable Development Goals, UN

The General Assembly President Peter Thomson briefed United Nations (UN) Member States Tuesday on the implementation strategy for the Sustainable