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Brawl in Somaliland’s parliament falsely linked to fallout over weapons sent to Somalia by Egypt
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 4, 2024 The post contains a 56-second video showing heated scenes between delegates…
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A deep dive into China’s role as “critical mineral monolith”
As a leading producer of graphite, lithium and refined copper, China has an increasingly dominant position in critical mineral supply…
News
Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies
The former boyfriend of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after he set her on fire, has himself died after succumbing to burns,…
News
From souks to skyscrapers — how to discover the dual faces of Dubai
Dubai is a city of epic aesthetics, with soaring architecture, dancing fountains, luxury hotels and million-pound yachts. But, when…
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Kim Jong Un says North Korea planning expansion of nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim…
Politics
Europe Braces for Last of Ukraine’s Russian Gas Deliveries
(Bloomberg) -- With more than 22,000 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, Ukraine has been a key player in Europe’s energy markets for…
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FBI-Most Wanted Pastor’s Arrest Puts Duterte on Defensive
(Bloomberg) -- Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has come to his pastor’s defense and filed cases against the government and police…
Politics
Social media posts falsely claim Indian opposition leader says party will 'redistribute Hindu money'
Remarks by the head of India's opposition Congress party Mallikarjun Kharge have been taken out of context on social media to falsely…
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Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, Hamas-run authorities say
At least 40 people have been killed in southern Gaza and dozens more injured in Israeli strikes on a designated humanitarian zone, the…
Politics
Japan Leadership Race Field Grows to Eight With Kato Candidacy
(Bloomberg) -- Former government spokesman Katsunobu Kato declared his candidacy to become Japan’s next leader with a pledge to try and…
Business
A different kind of Mediterranean cruise: Aurora Expeditions adds new small-ship voyages
Aurora Expeditions is known for its voyages to wild destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic. But the company will offer new adventures…
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International manhunt for suspect accused of pouring hot liquid on baby in Australia
Authorities in Australia say they have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect who they say poured hot liquid on a 9-month-old infant last…
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China nears goal of providing digital TV access to 10,000 African villages
[Source] China's ambitious project to provide digital TV access to 10,000 remote villages in 23 African countries is nearing completion,…
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China-designed vessel would top all containerships
China’s state-owned shipyard announced a prospective design for what would be the world’s largest containership. China State Shipbuilding…
Politics
Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate's exile
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried to reassure supporters Monday that her coalition still…
Politics
Opposition leader Machado says she will stay in Venezuela
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed Monday to remain in Venezuela a day after her colleague and presidential candidate Edmundo…
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Nigerian officials warn people off church's 'miracle' water
Nigeria’s drug approval agency has warned people not to buy “miracle” products produced by a church with popular Nigerian Christian…
Politics
Austria will not accept people rejected at German borders
Austria opposes the recently unveiled plans of the German government to resume passport controls along all German land borders in a bid to…
News
Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assaults
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting four women in Toronto, Canada in a series of…
Politics
Germany expands controls at borders to stem irregular migration and extremism risks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government ordered temporary controls at all land borders on Monday as a response to irregular migration and to…
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Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20
At least 21 people have been killed and more than 70 others wounded by shelling at a busy market in south-eastern Sudan, a doctors' union…
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Flooding kills more than a dozen people in Morocco and Algeria
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Torrential downpours hit North Africa's normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend, causing flooding that…
News
Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid
Tanzania's Presdident Samia Suluhu Hassan has denounced the brutal killing of a senior member of the main opposition party Chadema, who…
Business
Radisson Hotel Group rebrands prizeotel to Prize by Radisson
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the rebranding of prizeotel to Prize by Radisson, alongside new hotel signings in Central Europe. The…