Campaigners sue UK over ‘inadequate’ climate plan

London, Jan 12 (AFP/APP):Green campaigners on Wednesday launched legal actions against Britain alleging the government’s “pie-in-the-sky” climate plan was “inadequate” to deliver promised steep cuts in emissions. Two environmental pressure groups, ClientEarth and Friends of the Earth, announced they have started separate legal proceedings at […]

Kipchoge seeks Olympic marathon hat-trick in Paris

Nairobi, Jan 12 (AFP/APP):Kenya’s two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge said Wednesday he is seeking to make it a record-breaking three in a row at the 2024 Games in Paris. “I still have something boiling in my stomach that’s why I am looking forward to […]

Omicron causes sharp drop in airline ticket sales: IATA

Paris, Jan 12 (AFP/APP): Airline ticket sales have fallen sharply since the end of 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday, blaming governments for having “over-reacted” to the Omicron Covid variant by closing borders. IATA, which groups over 290 airlines, said international air […]

US senators ready sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine

Washington, Jan 12 (AFP/APP):US senators from President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party on Wednesday threatened major consequences if Russia invades Ukraine, including sanctions on President Vladimir Putin, Russian banks, and $500 million in fresh security aid to Kyiv. The introduction of legislation comes as the United […]

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