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Новости за 20.12.2024

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

The U.N.'s food agency says more than 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa. In a new report released Friday, the World Food Program said that number is set to rise to 52 million by mid-2025, with 3.4 million people facing what it called emergency levels of hunger. The report said conflict, displacement economic instability and severe climate shocks are driving that food insecurity. The World Bank estimates West and Centra Africa is home to more than half a billion people.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

7 inmates are dead after a prison riot in southern Mexico

Seven inmates are dead after a prison riot in southern Mexico, where inmates resisted transfers to other jails and fought police with guns and knives. Four police officers and six other inmates were injured in the riot in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. State police chief Víctor Hugo Chávez said late Thursday that officers were met by gunfire early in the day when they entered the prison to transfer two inmates to a federal penitentiary. One of the inmates held out for about three hours with a gun, protected by 20 fellow prisoners.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Non-tariff barriers impeding trade: India tells EU

India and the EU are working to address trade barriers under FTA negotiations. India's Commerce Minister highlighted non-tariff barriers impacting domestic industries, urging resolution as a confidence-building measure. Both sides aim for a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement, with further talks scheduled for March in Brussels.

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Fond du Lac Band plans Munger Trail connection

The band is in planning and design stages on the trail that will link to Black Bear Casino and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.