Macron: modern president with Midas touchon June 10, 2017PARIS: He’s the man with the Midas touch — so far at least. Since taking office four weeks ago French President Emmanuel Macron’s star has shone bright, restoring a sense of national pride. From Germany’s normally inscrutable Angela Merkel to India’s nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron’s youth, daring and optimism have bowled over world […]
Oceans in distress: the rising sea levelon June 9, 2017Every year, the United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day on June 8 with a unique theme, and for this year it is: Our Oceans, Our Future. The UN believes it is important to have a day solely for creating awareness about the oceans among people, who may or may not directly depend, for their livelihood, […]