World News in Brief: World News in Brief: Warmest January on record, Sudan diplomacy push, catching childhood cancer early

World News in Brief: World News in Brief: Warmest January on record, Sudan diplomacy push, catching childhood cancer early

Global precipitation reached a near record-high in January on the heels of a record wet December. Large portions of North America, Asia and Australia were wetter than average while much of southern Africa and South America were drier than normal. The record-breaking trend seen for much of 2023 has rolled into 2024. For the eighth…

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Difficulty turning while walking may be an early sign of Alzheimer's, research suggests

Difficulty turning while walking may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s, research suggests

London: A new study has found that people with early signs of Alzheimer’s experience problems with orientation. Experts at University College London (UCL) used virtual reality to examine people with early signs of Alzheimer’s and found that those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s had trouble turning while walking. The study compared 31 healthy younger…

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DR Congo President sets early withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, country will take reins of its destiny

DR Congo President sets early withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, country will take reins of its destiny

President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo thanked the international community and the UN for their support and partnership, adding that the gradual withdrawal of the mission, known as MONUSCO, is a necessary step to consolidate the progress made by DR Congo. He deplored peacekeeping missions deployed in one form another for almost 25 years in the DR…

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UN-backed project boosts early warning services in the Caribbean

UN-backed project boosts early warning services in the Caribbean

The $6.5 million projectshowcased practical tools and policy-making priorities in line with a UN plan to ensure all people on the planet are covered by Early Warning Systems by the end of 2027. Strengthening Hydro-Meteorological and Early Warning Systems in the Caribbean (CREWS Caribbean)targeted countries that are members of the regional bloc, CARICOM, with the ultimate goal…

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