Agri in Europe to decline: UN, OECD
Paris: Agricultural production in Western Europe is set to decline over the coming decade, with output in Africa and Asia expected to increase, the OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation said in a report on Wednesday.
UNSC to hold Syria talks today
United Nations: The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the Syrian army’s Russia-backed offensive against rebel groups that has forced some 300,000 people to flee, diplomats said.
6 Pakistan security personnel killed
Karachi: Six Pakistani security personnel were killed and two others injured in rocket attacks by militants in the Balochistan province, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Monday in a mountainous region 30 kilometres from Mashkay area of Awaran district when the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) members were sweeping the area for mines and explosives.