Day: May 24, 2024

UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation

11:57 am May 24, 2024

U.N. member countries on Friday concluded a new treaty to help ensure that traditional knowledge about genetic resources, like medicines derived from exotic plants in the Andes mountains, is properly traced. It marks the first time the 193 member states of the U.N.’s World Intellectual Property Organization have reached agreement on patent protections about historic […]

Chad’s military leader sworn in as president after disputed election

11:56 am May 24, 2024

Chad swore in Mahamat Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after holding elections earlier this month, completing a disputed transition to democratic rule after he seized power three years ago. Deby Itno, also known as Mahamat Idriss Deby, took power after his father Idriss Deby Itno was killed fighting rebels in 2021 after ruling […]

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Elite school earns an ‘F’; Clooneys vs. Bibi

11:55 am May 24, 2024

Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Stefanik gets into explosive exchange with elite college president– Families of 5 Israeli hostages of Hamas release graphic video to push for their release– Netanyahu compares ICC arrest warrant request to anti-Israel protests […]

Charles Barkley unloads on TNT brass as network on verge of losing NBA rights

11:04 am May 24, 2024

Charles Barkley is not being shy about how he feels about TNT being on the verge of losing its rights to the NBA. Barkley, one of the Hall of Fame talent on “Inside the NBA,” made an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” Thursday, when he referred to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) heads as “clowns” […]

US soldier held in Russia loses appeal for release: report

11:02 am May 24, 2024

The American soldier being detained in Russia on theft charges has lost an appeal Friday for his release, a report says. A court in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok has decided to keep Staff Sgt. Gordon Black in custody, Reuters reported, citing Interfax. Interfax said the 34-year-old Black appeared in court by video from […]