Around the World: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

FOX NEWS: Marianne Williamson reacts to Don Jr.'s praise

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FOX NEWS: Ben Carson visits Baltimore amid uproar over Trump's remarks about the city

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FOX NEWS: Italian officials ban McDonald's near ancient Roman monument

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FOX NEWS: Fugitive murder suspects could live 'for weeks' in vast Canadian wilderness, survival expert says

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Nigerian in Singaporean prison charged with $37745 fraud

Tobi Aworinde, Abuja. A 48-year-old Nigerian man, Amos Gabriel, jailed two months ago over a scheme aimed at defrauding Citibank in New York City was on Wednesday arraigned for a fresh offence of cheating. Amos, according to Channels News Asia, ...

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Trump Fails Farmers

If President Trump wants to turn American farmers against him, he's going about it the right way. U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens during an event with American farmers and ranchers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., ...

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Democratic Presidential Debates Round Two, Night Two—Live Analysis

Democratic presidential hopefuls spar on stage in night two of the second set of debates of the 2020 election. SHARE. Email; Facebook; Twitter. Updates. Filter. Highlights. 23m. Inslee Says Climate Change Must be Top Priority, Gillibrand Touts Record. 20m ...

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China is blaming the US for the Hong Kong protests. Can that really be true?

Hong Kong (CNN) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of influencing the increasingly violent pro-democracy protests that have rocked Hong Kong for two months. "As you all know, they are somehow the work of the US," ...

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Unemployment hits record high in South Africa

South Africa saw record levels of unemployment with 6.7 million jobless, the country's worst since the global financial crisis over a decade ago, said a government report released . According to the report published by statistics South Africa the unemployment ...

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UN Experts: Islamic State Down, But Not Out

The Islamic State (IS) extremist group may be based mostly in Iraq, but the covert network is poised for an eventual resurgence, a group of UN experts told the international body's Security Conference this week. Their assessment is based on a 24th quarterly ...

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Boat accident claims 15 lives in Niger

Enyioha Opara, Minna. No fewer than 15 people have been confirmed dead, while many others are missing in a boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. It was learnt the victims were returning from Warrah market, a border community ...

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Mozambique leader vows to hunt down jihadist attackers

By Agence France-Presse. Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi vowed Wednesday to hunt down and unmask attackers involved in a string of deadly assaults that have battered the country's northern region and killed least 250 people. Mozambique President ...

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UN: Children Casualties 'Reached Record Levels Globally' in 2018 at over 12000

The number of children killed or maimed last year in 20 nations at war or in a state of conflict “reached record levels” at more than 12,000, an annual United Nations report revealed this week. On Tuesday, a press release announcing the publication of the ...

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FG lauds IOM for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad, Northeast interventions

The Federal Government has praised the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad and for providing care and support for vulnerable persons in the Northeast. Amb. Mustapha Sulaiman, Permanent Secretary, ...

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No-deal Brexit plans to get £2.1bn boost

The government has announced an extra £2.1bn worth of funding to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. The plans include more border force officers and upgrades to transport infrastructure at ports. There will also be more money to ease traffic congestion in Kent ...

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FOX NEWS: Lawyers for missing Connecticut mom's husband calls report of her blood-stained shirt 'speculation'

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FOX NEWS: Illinois man accused of killing his 74-year-old mom with sword in suburban home: police

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Boosting breastfeeding: Lessons from Kenya

Elizabeth Kimani-Murage. Kenya has, over the past two decades, made tremendous achievements in promoting breastfeeding. The number of babies who were exclusively breastfed rose from just 13% in 2003 to about 61% in 2014. This was achieved largely ...

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French farmers angry at free trade deal attack officers of Macron MPs

President Macron's MPs have had police protection reinforced after several of their offices were vandalised in a revolt over French backing for the EU's free-trade deal with Canada. The attacks, at least nine, have mostly been carried out by farmers who claim ...

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Falana seeks ICC's prosecution of ex-Gambian President, Jammeh

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda to “immediately open an investigation into the allegations of international crimes committed by the government of former Gambian ...

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Moroccan king chairs traditional ceremony of allegiance

RABAT, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Morocco's King Mohammed VI chaired on Wednesday in the northern city of Tetouan the traditional allegiance ceremony in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne. The allegiance is the annual ...

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Democratic debates: Biden and Harris set for rematch after spiky first clash – live

Just like last night, there will be candidates onstage tonight looking to have a breakout moment capable of launching them to the fall debate stage. The heightened requirements for the next debate, which is set for September, mean far fewer candidates are ...

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Journalists threatened with jail in Brazil as president reacts to damning leaks

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's furious response to the Intercept's damning 'Lava Jato' leaks has signalled the country's further descent into authoritarianism. And journalists face the threat of jail time as a result.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

FOX NEWS: Wisconsin man who killed 4 people may have been copying Jayme Closs case, police say

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FOX NEWS: Part of crane collapses onto Manhattan apartment building

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FOX NEWS: President Trump disputes claim GOP leader McConnell is a 'Russian asset'

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FOX NEWS: Deroy Murdock: Claims that Trump is a racist are baseless and divisive

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FOX NEWS: Brit Hume: Trump went after Cummings because Cummings had targeted him

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FOX NEWS: Lara Trump responds to black lawmakers boycotting President Trump's Jamestown speech

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FOX NEWS: North Carolina political operative faces new charges in ballot fraud investigation

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FOX NEWS: House Foreign Affairs chair Eliot Engel announces support for impeachment inquiry

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FOX NEWS: Study finds Green New Deal would cost households $70,000 in first year

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FOX NEWS: Senators Sanders, Warren take center stage at first night of second round of presidential debates

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FOX NEWS: Air Force Gen. John Hyten denies allegations of sexual misconduct

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FOX NEWS: Sen. Tim Scott says Trump's feud with Cummings isn't productive, but tweets weren't racially motivated

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FOX NEWS: President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence faces hurdles in the Senate

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FOX NEWS: President Trump hammers Rep. Elijah Cummings, equates living in Baltimore with living in hell

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King Salman sponsors 20 Malaysian pilgrims for haj

KUALA LUMPUR: The King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, is sponsoring 20 Malaysian pilgrims to perform the haj under the 2019 Saudi King's guests programme. The annual programme is organised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, ...

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Calgary police clear border service officers in Nigerian deportee's death

Calgary police say Canada Border Services Agency officers are not to blame for the death of a Nigerian man during his deportation last year. The passenger on a Calgary-Amsterdam flight had an altercation with two CBSA officers before takeoff on Aug. 7.

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Global Forecast-Fahrenheit

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Tuesday, July 30, 2019_____City/Town, Country;Tuesday's Weather Condition;Tuesday's High Temp (F);Tuesday's Low Temp (F);Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (F);Wednesday's Low Temp ...

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Municipal workers demand 18% increase in salaries

Members of the South African Municipal Workers' Union locked down the Pretoria central business district on Monday in protest against an 18 per cent pay increase, backdated to 2017, that was given to group managers and executive directors in the city ...

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Boko Haram, criminals, Islam in Maghreb, West African terrorists bonding together – Presidency

Insists Boko Haram has been degraded, defeated. By Johnbosco Agbakwuru. ABUJA – THE Presidency Tuesday night insisted that Boko Haram terrorism has been degraded and defeated. The Presidency stated that the security challenge in the country was ...

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Hajj 2019: 5 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa ,From Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, yesterday, disclosed that five Nigerian pilgrims have so far, lost their lives in the holy land of Saudi Arabia.

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Former journalist detained for 'offending' President

A former journalist and critic of Senegal's President Macky Sall was in custody on Tuesday waiting to hear if he will be charged with “offending the head of state”, his lawyer said. Prison, inmates. prison. Security agents' burning, spilling seized crude into river ...

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Boris Johnson: EU must scrap the backstop to avoid a no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson has said it is up to the EU to compromise to avoid a no-deal Brexit, after his demands for the backstop to be scrapped were met with a flat refusal from the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. In comments that showed he is preparing to blame the EU if ...

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Japan sizzles as heatwave claims 11 victims in one week

Japan is now sweltering amid a deadly heatwave, after a historic lengthy rainy spell earlier this month, raising fresh concerns over Tokyo's preparedness to protect athletes and spectators from the heat at the Olympic Games this time next year.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

FOX NEWS: Gutfeld on Trump's tweets about Baltimore

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FOX NEWS: 'Squad' member Rep. Rashida Tlaib doubles down on support for Israel boycott movement

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FOX NEWS: Biden, Sanders attack new Harris health care plan from different angles

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FOX NEWS: Trump administration gets green light to sell arms to Saudi Arabia, after Senate rejects veto overrides

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FOX NEWS: Ben Carson says President Trump would be happy to work with Elijah Cummings to bring relief to Baltimore

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FOX NEWS: Matt Whitaker says William Barr and John Ratcliffe are 'perfect team' to investigate origins of Russia probe

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FOX NEWS: Juan Williams and Sean Spicer debate President Trump's Twitter feud with Rep. Elijah Cummings

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FOX NEWS: Economists use beer as measure to document failures of socialism in new book

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FOX NEWS: The politics of President Trump's feud with Rep. Elijah Cummings

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FOX NEWS: President Trump threatens to label Antifa as a terror organization

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FOX NEWS: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris unveils health care plan ahead of second debate

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FOX NEWS: Dan Coats calls it quits, ending tenure that included intelligence assessments sometimes at odds with Trump

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FOX NEWS: President Trump ignores critics and continues attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings

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FOX NEWS: Fox News Poll: Six in ten say Iran, North Korea pose a threat to US safety

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FOX NEWS: Fox News Poll results July 29

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Meadows' lackluster defense of Cummings speaks volumes

Washington (CNN) When Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib accused Republican Rep. Mark Meadows of racism earlier this year, one of his "best friends," House Oversight Committee chairman and Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings immediately jumped to his ...

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Russia declares state of emergency in four regions over wildfires

In this video grab provided by Russia Emergency Situations Ministry on Saturday, May 11, 2019, wildfires are seen throughout a helicopter's window as it flies over Kurgan region, Russia. MOSCOW, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Russia has declared a state of ...

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Bank card safety tips for travellers

Nike Popoola. While you are not at any more risk for bank fraud when on the road than at home, the potential hassle involved is much greater. Here are some tips for protecting your debit and credit cards on the road, according to www.ricksteves.com.

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Global Forecast-Celsius

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SDGs not attainable without higher education, UN told

None of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs – the internationally agreed framework for tackling poverty, inequality, disease and climate change – can be achieved without the contribution of higher education through research, ...

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Dan Coats calls it quits, ending tenure that included intelligence assessments sometimes at odds with Trump

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats clashed frequently with the president; State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports. Israel says Arrow-3 missile shield passes U.S. trials, warns Iran. Reuters ...

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At least 57 prisoners dead in Brazil prison riot

At least 57 prisoners have been killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil, according to prison officials, underlining the struggle Brazil's far-right government faces to restore order in the ...

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China's purchases of US agricultural products 'efforts to show goodwill' ahead of Shanghai trade talks

US President Donald Trump pressed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their summit in Osaka for a promise to buy more US farm products, but the Chinese president refused to make a concrete commitment. Photo: AP. China's purchases of agricultural ...

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Hong Kong protesters

HONG KONG — Police repeatedly fired tear gas and rubber bullets to drive back protesters blocking Hong Kong streets with road signs and umbrellas Sunday in another night of pitched battles as protests for democracy in the Chinese territory escalate.

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Director of national intelligence expected to depart Trump administration: Sources

Sources also told ABC News that President Trump is leaning towards naming Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, as Coats' replacement. Start the conversation. Sign in to post a message. Russian police arrest over 1,000 in Moscow election protest. Associated ...

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Sur Baher Home Demolitions illustrate a Vicious Spiral of Oppression in Palestine

Recent events have shone a spotlight not only on how Israel is intensifying its abuse of Palestinians under its rule, but the utterly depraved complicity of western governments in its actions. The arrival of Donald Trump in the White House two-and-a-half years ...

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Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

When nearly 15,000 people gathered in downtown Baltimore over the weekend to watch a championship boxing match, the crowd favorite was not in doubt: Gervonta Davis, a Baltimorean who easily fended off the blows of an out-of-town opponent.

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Why we won't accept percentage increase in minimum wage, says FG

Isaac Anumihe, Abuja. As Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) gear up for nationwide strike to protest discrepancies arising from the National Minimum Wage, and the Federal Government urging its Ministries, Departments ...

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Ex Senate President urges Buhari to 'deal with Shiites'

A former Senate President, Ameh Ebute, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “deal decisively” with members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites. Police arrest 40 Shiite members over violent protest in Abuja [Sahara ...

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Peru's Vizcarra proposes early elections, opposition cries foul

LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Sunday proposed ending the legislative and presidential terms of office a year earlier than scheduled and holding elections in 2020 in the face of opposition to his efforts to pass anti-corruption measures.

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Phishing attack on reporters probing Russia: ProtonMail

Geneva. REPORTERS investigating Russian military intelligence have been targeted by highly sophisticated cyber attacks through their encrypted e-mail accounts, with evidence suggesting Moscow was responsible, e-mail service provider ProtonMail and ...

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FOX NEWS: High taxes causing CA residents to flee the state

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FOX NEWS: Montana searchers find remains believed to be missing Oregon boy, 2, FBI says

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FOX NEWS: Arkansas mom buys all shoes in closing Payless store to donate to kids in need

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FOX NEWS: This Day in History: July 28

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FOX NEWS: Search intensifies for Canada murder suspects

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FOX NEWS: FBI search for missing 2-year old boy after parents die in apparent murder-suicide

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FOX NEWS: Utah man, 18, survives 150-foot fall from drainage tunnel, investigators say

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FOX NEWS: 1998 Arkansas school shooter killed in car crash 20 years later

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Overcrowding, poor facilities worsen students' woes in FG varsities' hostels

Chukwudi Akasike, Olaleye Aluko, Femi Asu, Dayo Ojerinde, Tare Youdeowei, Ada Wodu, Rapael Ede, Adeniyi Olugbemi, Bola Bamigbola, Godwin Isenyo and Ademola Babalola. THE rot in federal universities is taking a toll on the hostels in the national ...

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Warn Nigerians against visiting S'Africa, IYC tells FG

Chukwudi Akasike. Worried by the continued attacks and killings of Nigerians in South Africa, the Ijaw Youth Council has called on the Federal Government to immediately place a travel ban on Nigerians going to South Africa. The IYC President, Mr Eric ...

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Bobi Wine takes fight to Ugandan leader's territory

Bobi Wine, the Ugandan pop star turned politician, launched his bid for the top job by venturing into President Museveni's traditional stronghold yesterday, where he drew ecstatic crowds. In his first outing since confirming that he would challenge Mr ...

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One in six human trafficking victim is a child

One in six victims trafficked for forced labour, sexual exploitation and other reasons such as begging in Kenya is a child, reveals a NationNewsplex investigation. Two-thirds of victims of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, are aged 18-29, ...

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Sudan talks on power transfer issues resume Tuesday

Khartoum: Talks to resolve remaining issues between Sudanese protesters and ruling generals are set to resume Tuesday, a mediator and protest leader said, as scores demonstrated in Khartoum to demand an impartial probe into a deadly June raid on a ...

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Adesina tells African business community to put capital on the line for the young

Global investors, political leaders and the business community have been urged to put capital on the line for the young people of Africa. Akinwumi Adesina. The President of the African Development Bank , Akinwumi Adesina, who made the call, said it was ...

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Kenya's undiplomatic behavior toward Somalia signals failure at ICJ

The Kenyan government is pursuing a determined campaign, engaging in outlandish and undiplomatic behavior, and targets Somalia so as to pressure Mogadishu to withdraw an International Court of Justice (ICJ) maritime dispute case it filed against the ...

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Hong Kong police tear gas protest against mob violence

HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Saturday fired tear gas, swung batons and forcefully cleared out protesters who defied warnings not to march in a neighborhood where last weekend a mob apparently targeting demonstrators brutally attacked people in ...

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No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

The government is now "working on the assumption" of a no-deal Brexit, Michael Gove has said. Mr Gove said his team still aimed to come to an agreement with Brussels but, writing in the Sunday Times, he added: "No deal is now a very real prospect.".

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FOX NEWS: Hunt on for gunman after off-duty LAPD officer murdered

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FOX NEWS: Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75

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FOX NEWS: Chicago boy, 5, credited with saving 13 people from house fire

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FOX NEWS: Off-duty NYPD officer dies of suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound: police

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Former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy passes away

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy passed away around around 1.30 a.m on July 28. He was undergoing treatment at the Asian Institue of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Mr. Reddy wad born in 1942 and was survived ...

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Buhari taking Nigerians for granted on insecurity – Oyebode

A professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode, in this interview with TUNDE AJAJA, speaks on Nigeria's foreign relations, the challenges facing the country and the future of Africa. The President once said the herdsmen killing Nigerians ...

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Boris Johnson vows no‑deal Brexit 'by any means necessary'

Boris Johnson has set up a “war cabinet” to deliver Brexit “by any means necessary” by October 31 as a senior cabinet minister warned that there was “now a very real prospect” of no deal. In a dramatic shift Michael Gove, the minister responsible for no-deal ...

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State funeral for Tunisia's Essebsi as new polls loom

TUNIS — Thousands of Tunisians on Saturday attended the funeral of president Beji Caid Essebsi as the North African nation gears up for snap elections as early as September to defend the democratic gains of the Arab Spring. Essebsi, the country's first ...

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