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Rhode Island joined Nurse Licensure Compact for interstate nurse licensing

January 12, 2024 Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that Rhode Island has joined the national Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses in 41 states who hold a Multi-State License to come to Rhode Island and work.

Unite education authority workers announce eight days of strike action

January 12, 2024 Unite the union has served notice to the education authority of further strike dates over the next three weeks.

Gas consumption from European storage facilities at three-year maximum

January 12, 2024 Amid another spate of cold weather, gas consumption from underground storage facilities in Europe has reached its highest level since mid-February 2021.

President: Mexico has enough oil reserves for next 18 years

January 12, 2024 Mexico has enough oil reserves to meet demand for the next 18 years thanks to the oil exploration work spearheaded by his administration, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Thursday.

Trade between China, Maldives up 75.2 pct in January to November 2023

January 12, 2024 Bilateral trade between China and the Maldives reached nearly 700 million U.S. dollars in the first 11 months of 2023, up 75.2 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.

Connecticut awarded $14.6 million federal grant to expand EV charging stations in seven communities

January 12, 2024 Governor Ned Lamont announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with a $14.6 million grant through its Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program to expand Connecticut’s network of electric vehicle charging stations.

$124 million in grants for airport business park and multipurpose community center in North Omaha

January 12, 2024 Governor Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced two major investments in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Subsea cable boosts connectivity in Maldives

January 12, 2024 A new domestic Maldivan subsea cable from Dhiraagu and Ooredoo has landed on the island of Hulhumalé in the North Malé Atoll.

Spain's High Court annuls $100 mln in fines for four big Spanish banks

January 11, 2024 Spain\'s High Court has annulled 91 million euros ($100 million) of fines imposed on four Spanish banks, including Santander and BBVA, for selling interest rate derivatives to customers above market rates.

Kirkuk-Baghdad railway line to be reopened after 20 years

January 11, 2024 The railway connecting Baghdad to Kirkuk province will be reopened after being closed for 20 years, an official said Wednesday.

China-built container terminal starts operation in Egypt's Alexandria

January 11, 2024 The China-constructed Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria has started operation.

Norway gas export hits record in December

January 10, 2024 Norway\'s export of natural gas via pipelines to Europe hit an all-time high in December but still declined by 6.7% overall in 2023 following lengthy maintenance outages, pipeline system operator Gassco told Reuters on Wednesday.