Israel’s FM announces entry ban on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres – Newsad

Israel’s FM announces entry ban on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres – Newsad

TEL AVIV: Israel has barred the UN secretary-general from entering the country, declaring him officially unwelcome, the foreign minister said on Wednesday. “I have declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata in Israel and banned him from entering the country,” said Israel Katz in a statement. Several UN officials were also banned from entering … Read more

Charcoal Ban Drives Up Prices in Uganda, Putting Small Businesses in a Bind – Newsad

Charcoal Ban Drives Up Prices in Uganda, Putting Small Businesses in a Bind – Newsad

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Gertrude Arineitwe spreads out her green polythene bag at the charcoal shelter. The charcoal seller, a woman from whom Arineitwe has bought charcoal for the past four years and who has become a friend, empties a spadeful of charcoal into the bag. Black dust wafts in the air. Soot-colored pieces fall into … Read more