Press Statement
Heather Nauert
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
September 24, 2018
We are deeply saddened to confirm that a U.S. Foreign Service Officer was found dead in their residence in the overnight hours of Friday, Sep…
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Bombardier CRJ Series Certified for Higher Maintenance Intervals
MONTREAL, Sept. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has granted approval for the maintenance intervals escalation of the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft. The line maintenance interval (A-check) is extended to 800 flight hours, and the heavy maintenance interval (C-check) at 8,000 flight hours. “With […]
Read MoreLes avions Bombardier CRJ Series certifiés pour un accroissement des intervalles de maintenance
MONTRÉAL, 24 sept. 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Avions commerciaux a annoncé aujourd’hui que la Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) a donné son approbation relativement à l’accroissement des intervalles de maintenance pour les avions CRJ700, CRJ900 et CRJ1000. Les intervalles de maintenance en piste (visite A) et de révision générale (visite C) sont prolongés à 800 et à 8 000 heures de […]
Read MoreAfrica: The Republic of Guinea Bissau’s National Day
Press Statement
Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
September 24, 2018
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Guinea-Bissau as they celebrate 45 years of…
Read MoreGates Foundation Poll Finds Young People More Optimistic About Future Than Older Generations; Optimism Highest in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries
Goalkeepers Global Youth Poll reinforces role of youth in advancing the Global Goals SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced the results of its Goalkeepers Global Youth Poll, an opinion poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs ahead of the foundation’s second annual Goalkeepers event in New York this week. […]
Read MoreMalaria Mosquitoes Wiped Out in Lab Trials of Gene Drive Technique
LONDON � Scientists have succeeded in wiping out a population of caged mosquitoes in laboratory experiments using a type of genetic engineering known as a gene drive, which spread a modification blocking female reproduction.The researchers, whose work …
Read MoreMalaria Mosquitoes Wiped Out in Lab Trials of Gene Drive Technique
LONDON � Scientists have succeeded in wiping out a population of caged mosquitoes in laboratory experiments using a type of genetic engineering known as a gene drive, which spread a modification blocking female reproduction.The researchers, whose work …
Read MoreAid Delivered After Deadly Mudslides in Sudan’s Darfur
KHARTOUM �A joint African Union-United Nations operation is providing emergency assistance to an area in Sudan’s South Darfur region where 16 people died as a result of mudslides earlier this month, the mission said on Monday.The mudslides in early Sep…
Read MoreFIFA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE IDENTIFIES EMERGING TRENDS AND TACTICS FROM 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP
* Coaches & technical directors from nearly 200 member associations gather* Didier Deschamps discusses France’s path to FIFA World Cup glory* Forthcoming FIFA Technical Study Group report previewed70 days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup� Final, coaches a…
Read MoreFIFA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE IDENTIFIES EMERGING TRENDS AND TACTICS FROM 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP
* Coaches & technical directors from nearly 200 member associations gather* Didier Deschamps discusses France’s path to FIFA World Cup glory* Forthcoming FIFA Technical Study Group report previewed70 days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup� Final, coaches a…
Read MoreNigeria Searches for Sailors Kidnapped by Pirates
Nigerian authorities said Monday they were looking for 12 sailors from a Swiss-registered cargo ship kidnapped by pirates over the weekend.The MV Glarus was attacked Saturday near the city of Port Harcourt on its way from Lagos. Shipowner Massoel Shipp…
Read MoreNigeria Searches for Sailors Kidnapped by Pirates
Nigerian authorities said Monday they were looking for 12 sailors from a Swiss-registered cargo ship kidnapped by pirates over the weekend.The MV Glarus was attacked Saturday near the city of Port Harcourt on its way from Lagos. Shipowner Massoel Shipp…
Read MoreSenegalese Chef Puts Supergrain on New York Menus to Boost African Farmers
TURIN, ITALY � A gluten-free grain that grows in Africa’s impoverished and semi-arid Sahel region is taking off as a health food in New York, the Senegalese chef who masterminded its revival said Monday, outlining plans to almost double production by 2…
Read MoreUS Looking to Place More Spies Worldwide
WASHINGTON � The United States’ premier spy agency is looking to expand its presence around the globe in order to eliminate so-called “intelligence gaps” and take on the growing threat from major powers like Russia and China.CIA Director Gina Haspel on…
Read MoreHEPTET JOINS HOST EGYPT FOR SHARM EL SHEIKH CONTEST
The seven teams joining host Egypt for the final tournament of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2018 is no more a secret.With holders Senegal and Nigeria, losing finalists of the last edition qualifying automatically, the remaining five spo…
Read MoreHEPTET JOINS HOST EGYPT FOR SHARM EL SHEIKH CONTEST
The seven teams joining host Egypt for the final tournament of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2018 is no more a secret.With holders Senegal and Nigeria, losing finalists of the last edition qualifying automatically, the remaining five spo…
Read MoreBULLETS FIRE NEW RECORD IN MALAWI
Bullets achieved the feat after beating Kamuzu Barracks 6-0 on Sunday (16 September 2018) in the TNM Super League to break a record which has existed since 2000. A brace each from ChiukepoMsowoya and Bright Munthali, coupled with one each from MusaMan…
Read MoreBULLETS FIRE NEW RECORD IN MALAWI
Bullets achieved the feat after beating Kamuzu Barracks 6-0 on Sunday (16 September 2018) in the TNM Super League to break a record which has existed since 2000. A brace each from ChiukepoMsowoya and Bright Munthali, coupled with one each from MusaMan…
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