Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield returned to public service earlier this year when President Joe Biden nominated her to be the representative …
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More Than 130 Countries Reach Deal on Corporate Minimum Tax
More than 130 countries have agreed on sweeping changes to how big global companies are taxed, including a 15% minimum …
A New Type of Black Gold in Nigeria: Used Car Tires
IBADAN, NIGERIA. —
In Nigeria, a country heavily reliant on revenues from its oil exports, entrepreneur Ifedolapo Runsewe has identified …
Lack of Funds Will Force Aid Cuts to DRC, UN Official Says
GENEVA —
A U.N. official says a funding shortage means humanitarian aid will have to be cut for many of …
Volcanic Grit, Water Shortage Threaten La Palma’s Banana Crop
LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, SPAIN —
“It’s worse than a plague,” said Pedro Antonio Sanchez, fuming over the volcanic grit …
Google to Invest $1 Billion in Africa Over Five Years
LAGOS —
Google plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast …