Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences

Shanghai – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.  A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s …

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Coke, Pepsi top list in global count of plastic waste

A new study has found that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be traced back to just 56 companies, led by The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.  New study documents companies behind plastic waste across 5-year period. Just 56 companies fuelling bulk of plastic waste pollution, study suggests …

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The Seine: The real star of 2024 Paris Olympics

A police boat patrols along the river Seine near Pont Neuf at sunset, in Paris, on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)  PARIS—The Seine will play a starring role in this summer’s Paris Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the river, which will …

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