WORLD NEWS: 11/18/19

Monday, November 18, 2019

Chile Is Ready for a New Constitution

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US में भारतीय छात्रों की संख्या अब 2 लाख पार

भारतीय छात्रों के लिए अमेरिका अब भी सबसे पसंदीदा डेस्टिनेशन है, हालांकि वीजा और इमीग्रेशन पॉलिसी के कारण इसमें अब कुछ कमी आई है। 2017-18 में जहां अमेरिका में 1.96 लाख स्टूडेंट थे, वहीं 2018-19 में यह संख्या 2.9 प्रतिशत की बढ़ोतरी के साथ 2.02 लाख हो गई है। via WORLD NEWS The Navbharattimes

कचरा प्रबंधन पर एनजीटी द्वारा गठित समिति की पहली बैठक 19 नवंबर को होगी

राष्ट्रीय हरित अधिकरण (एनजीटी) द्वारा ठोस कचरा प्रबंधन नियम, 2016 के अनुपालन के मुद्दे को देखने के लिए गठित समिति की पहली बैठक 19 नवंबर को होगी। समिति में नीति आयोग के उपाध्यक्ष के प्रतिनिधि, शहरी विकास मंत्रालय, जल शक्ति मंत्रालय, राष्ट्रीय स्वच्छ गंगा मिशन, पर्यावरण एवं वन मंत्रालय के सचिव, केंद्रीय प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड (सीपीसीबी) के अध्यक्ष और गवर्मेंट ई-मार्केट प्लेस पोर्टल के सीईओ होंगे। सीपीसीबी के आंकड़ों के आधार पर एनजीटी ने पाया था कि ऐसे 4,000 स्थान हैं जहां कचरा डाला जाता है और जहां एनजीटी के नियमों एवं आदेशों के तहत तुरंत सुधार की आवश्यकता है। इन स्थानों पर कचरा डाले जाने से पर्यावरण एवं जन स्वास्थ्य पर हानिकारक प्रभाव पड़ रहा है।

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WORLD NEWS: Russia returns three seized Ukrainian ships

"Russia returns three seized Ukrainian ships Russia returned three naval ships captured from Ukraine last year in the Kerch Strait, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Secretary Pompeo urges Hong Kong government to address protesters' demands as demonstrators clash with police

"Secretary Pompeo urges Hong Kong government to address protesters' demands as demonstrators clash with police Hong Kong police issue stern warning amid escalating violence; senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports from London. Regions" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits 11-year high, data shows

"Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits 11-year high, data shows Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has risen to its highest levels in more than a decade, according to new data from a government report Monday that seemed to confirm an increase under the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Tensions between Hong Kong police and protesters escalates

"Tensions between Hong Kong police and protesters escalates Reaction and analysis from Fox Business' Susan Li and former Cheney national security adviser John Hannah. Regions" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Russia offers Maria Butina job with human rights commission

"Russia offers Maria Butina job with human rights commission Maria Butina, who was deported to Russia last month after being convicted of being an agent for Moscow, has been offered a job in state human rights commission to defend Russians imprisoned abroad. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Massive protests in Iran over government's decision to raise gas prices

"Massive protests in Iran over government's decision to raise gas prices Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns there will be 'decisive' action if the unrest continues; Benjamin Hall reports. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Iran continuing construction on army base along Iraq-Syria border, images show

"Iran continuing construction on army base along Iraq-Syria border, images show Iran is continuing construction on an army base along the Iraq-Syria border, according to satellite images taken Sunday and obtained by Fox News. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS

WORLD NEWS: Pope Francis replaces head of Vatican's financial regulator weeks after police raid

"Pope Francis replaces head of Vatican's financial regulator weeks after police raid Pope Francis on Monday replaced the head of the Vatican's financial oversight agency, weeks after an unprecedented raid on the agency's offices sparked by a London real estate deal. World" Via FOX NEWS To WORLD NEWS