Tag: Humanitarian crises
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo ’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of...
Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog
LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday in the scenic Laotian city...
Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is a multi-layered tragedy: For the families and friends of those killed or...
Could tugboats have helped avert the bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore?
With the 95,000-ton cargo ship Dali powerless and hurtling helplessly toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the harbor pilot commanding the vessel had...
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home insurance policies in California in latest blow to state market
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- State Farm will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer, the insurance giant said this...
Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO -- Japan on Monday marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts. Nearly 20,000 people died,...