Ethiopia, EU Eye Enhanced Partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu met High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Vice President of the EU Commission, H.E. Federica Mogherini today(February 9).
The two sides discussed on a plethora of issues of regional peace and security,...
A statement by Turkey’s foreign ministry says US veto of UN resolution on Jerusalem reveals Washington has lost objectivity
The United Nations Security Council resolution rejecting President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital could not be adopted despite 14 other Council members supporting it.
The United States on Monday vetoed a draft UN resolution rejecting President Donald Trump's decision to recognise...
Trump warming to EU trade deal with Britain behind in queue: Times
The United States could strike a free-trade agreement with the European Union after President Donald Trump warmed to a deal with the bloc, the Times reported on Saturday, quoting sources from both sides of the discussion.
Post-Brexit Britain would be pushed behind Europe in the...
Russia’s Foreign Minister on a working visit to Ethiopia
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, who is on a working visit to Ethiopia, met with Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu on Friday (March 9). Dr. Workneh noted that the official working visit of Mr. Lavrov to Ethiopia is a special occasion “as this year marks the...
May Expresses Doubts About Brexit Campaign’s Key Promises
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May expressed doubts about key promises made by those members of her Cabinet who campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union, including a points-based immigration system and leaving the single market.
Speaking to journalists as she traveled to China for...
Smoking may shorten HIV patients’ lifespan more than HIV itself: study
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cigarette smoking may shorten the lifespan of people living with HIV more than the AIDS virus itself, a U.S. study said Thursday.
"A person with HIV who consistently takes anti-HIV medicines but smokes is much more likely to die of...
Russia was denied membership into the UN human rights council — Hungary and Croatia got the open seats instead
By:Julian Borger, The Guardian
Russia has lost its bid to become a member of the UN’s human rights council, in a defeat that reflects the diplomatic cost of its war in Syria.
Russia was beaten on Friday by Hungary and Croatia in the competition for two...
Türkiye, UAE sign 13 agreements to revive relations
Türkiye and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed 13 agreements on various areas during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the Gulf country.
The agreements on Monday were signed during the meeting between the Turkish and UAE delegation chaired jointly by Erdogan and Abu...
Farah brings track career to end with dramatic victory in Zurich
ZURICH - Somali-born Mo Farah brought his track career to an end in the most fitting fashion, producing a dramatic 5 000m victory at the Weltklasse Zurich on Thursday, the first of two 2017 IAAF Diamond League finals.
It was classic Farah and couldn’t have...
UK’S Minister for Africa announces new support for Zimbabwe’s democratic processes
Harriett Baldwin announced £5 million of new UK aid funding to strengthen Zimbabwean civil society ahead of the 2018 elections
LONDON, United Kingdom, February 5, 2018/ -- Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin visited Zimbabwe on Thursday 1 February and Friday 2 February, on her first...
