Michael Phoch

Michael Phoch
Americanstocknews - 20 years of experience in mass media

Colombia: Criminal elements use violence and intimidation to ‘stamp out’ leaders’ voices

Published on January 22, 2021

Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to “drive out State institutions and stamp out the voice of social leaders” through violence and intimidation, the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Thursday.

Central African Republic: UN mission chief appeals for more peacekeepers

Published on January 22, 2021

Politics

The top UN official in the Central African Republic (CAR) appealed to the Security Council on Thursday for more peacekeepers and equipment amid escalating violence surrounding elections last month.

COVID ‘vaccine hoarding’ putting Africa at risk

Published on January 22, 2021

COVID-19/Politics/Public Health

Africa is in danger of being left behind in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines as countries in other regions strike bilateral deals, thus driving up prices, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.

EBRD, EU, GCF and South Korea support green farming in Tajikistan

Published on January 22, 2021

Global Economy/Politics

Woman entrepreneur makes her farm more energy-efficient and productive

EBRD supports 5G roll-out in Poland

Published on January 22, 2021

ASN Technology News/Business

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the Polish mobile network operator Play with an investment of PLN 100 million (€22 million) in a senior unsecured bond in favour of the company.

Combatting inequality during and after Covid-19

Published on January 22, 2021

COVID-19/Politics

Sir Angus Deaton, Nobel Prize laureate, also took part in the discussion on the nature of inequality and how it will be aggravated by the pandemic.

Secretary-General welcomes US return to Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Published on January 21, 2021

Climate/Politics

Following the inauguration of United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General said he looks forward to an era of new leadership towards accelerating climate action, with the US back inside the landmark Paris Agreement.

Fauci announces US intention to resume major role in global health

Published on January 21, 2021

Politics/Public Health

The United States’ top medical official said on Thursday that the US will now join the World Health Organization’s global initiative to help poorer nations overcome COVID-19, in addition to a raft of new measures in support of access to universal healthcare, such as abortion services.

19 new Setra buses for Geldhauser

Published on January 19, 2021

Auto/Business

Stuttgart / Hofolding. Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr GmbH & Co. KG is implementing a new idea with the help of six S 531 DT. The Setra buses are the very first double-decker buses to be used on routes operated by Munich's transport operator, Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund (MVV).