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International experts gather to advance monitoring of marine microplastic pollution

Jul 09, 2024

Vienna [Austria], July 9: Experts in the fight against plastic pollution meT here to develop an international network of high-tech laboratories that can monitor marine microplastics, and examine other progress made under the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) NUclear TEchnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics). NUTEC Plastics aims to bring together private and public partners and donors from around the globe to tackle plastic pollution by applying nuclear and isotopic techniques, which can be used to understand the origin, movement and impact of microplastics on the marine environment

U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2023 remained below the pre-pandemic high: EIA

Jul 09, 2024

24 Bolivians face up to 25 years in prison for role in failed coup

Jul 08, 2024

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Jul 08, 2024

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Egypt hosts Israeli, US teams for talks on Gaza deal, says TV channel

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Cairo [Egypt], July 8: Egypt will host Israeli and US delegations for talks on "outstanding points" in a potential ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, Egyptian television...

Palestine state 'undeniable right' as part of peace process: British PM

Jul 08, 2024

London [UK], July 8: Recognition of the state of Palestine as part of a Middle East peace process is an "undeniable right," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Palestinian President...

Nepal landslides and floods kill 14 people; nine missing

Jul 08, 2024

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 8: Persistent monsoon rainfall across Nepal has triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least 14 people since Saturday, officials said.