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French govt slams 'eco-terrorism' as water protesters dig in
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» SAINTE-SOLINE, France: French protesters on Monday defied a massive police presence to try to stop an agriculture water storage project, as the government vowed to prevent any encampment and denounced "eco-terrorism".
China's 'vaccine diplomacy': A global charm offensive
AFP, Published on 10/12/2020
» BEIJING - As wealthy countries scramble to buy up the limited supply of big-name coronavirus vaccines, China is stepping in to offer its homegrown jabs to poorer countries. But the largesse is not entirely altruistic, with Beijing hoping for a long-term diplomatic return.
World needs 'greener' water policies as demand rises: UN
AFP, Published on 19/03/2018
» PARIS - Governments should focus on "greener" policies to improve the supply and quality of water as climate change and a growing global population threaten the water security of billions, the United Nations said on Monday.