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Africa: AllAfrica: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 14:53:01)
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Africa: IMF Pushes World's Poorest Countries Into "Starvation Diet" as Debt Burdens Spiral
[Globetrotter] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank began their annual meetings in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh on October 9. Finance ministers and central bank governors from 190 countries are in attendance, with the meetings likely to address the prevailing economic crisis. The meetings will wrap up on October 15. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:33:38 GMT
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East Africa: Region Raises Concerns Over 'Deteriorating' DR Congo Situation
[New Times] The East African Community (EAC) has said it is "deeply concerned" about the escalation of hostilities by armed groups in eastern DR Congo, especially in the area of operation of the bloc's regional force. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:29:13 GMT
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Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seal Off More Markets Over Filth
[Premium Times] While Mile 12 is an international foodstuffs market, Owode Onirin is a one-stop iron and steel market. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:24:10 GMT
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Nigeria: Shell Admits Crude Oil Spill From Peremabiri Flow Station in Bayelsa
[Premium Times] Shell says an investigation into crude oil from Peremabiri flow station in Bayelsa to unravel the cause and volume of oil discharged is underway. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:24:09 GMT
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Africa: African Concerns Offer Preview of Global Stocktake Tensions
[African Arguments] The synthesis report hints at fossil fuel consensus, but African negotiators are displeased with its approach to equity, finance, and tech transfer. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:08:25 GMT
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Nigeria: 11 Vehicles Burnt in Petrol Tanker Explosion in Lagos
[Premium Times] Lagos fire agency says no lives were lost and no "injuries recorded as occupants escaped unhurt." Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:29:01 GMT
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Zimbabwe: Afropop Singer Garry Mapunzure Dies
[The Herald] Afropop singer Garikai Munashe Mapanzure affectionately known as "Garry' has died. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:21:12 GMT
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Africa: Njeru and Kiriago the Series Favourites as Mountain Running World Cup Approaches Conclusion in Gran Canaria
[https://worldathletics.org/] After an incredible season for the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, it's time for the grand finale at Sky Gran Canaria. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:10:22 GMT
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Kenya: Kevin Kiptum Looks to Be the Third Kenyan to Win World Athletics Award
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kelvin Kiptum's star continues to shine as the 23-year old Kenyan was drafted in the preliminary list of 11 nominated for the World Athletics 'Male Athlete of the Year' award, just a few days after his crushing run to set a new marathon world record in Chicago. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:37:01 GMT
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Sudan: OHCHR Adopts Resolution for New Sudan Investigative Committee
[Dabanga] Geneva -- The United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR) adopted a resolution to form a fact-finding committee on crimes and violations in Sudan after the outbreak of war, by a majority of 19 votes to 16, with 12 member states abstaining. The decision was made during the OHCHR's 54th session yesterday. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:50:03 GMT
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Liberia: Election Observers Frown at Winning Declarations from Parties
[New Dawn] The head of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) election observation mission to Liberia, Dr. Nevers Mumba frowns at political parties and independent candidates declaring themselves winners of the October 10, 2023, elections, ahead of official announcement of results by the National Elections Commission or NEC. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:32:30 GMT
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Liberia: Votes Tallying Continues
[New Republic] After the closing of the polls in the Liberian general elections, polling staff count up the ballots cast, as representatives from different political parties observe and tally the votes. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:31:06 GMT
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Africa: UN-African Union Cooperation a Must, As Landscape of Conflict Shifts - UN Official
[UN News] The United Nations-African Union partnership stands out as a "pillar of multilateralism", a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday, one which has continued to grow in scope and depth. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:29:29 GMT
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Liberia: Can Boakai Sustain Early Lead?
[Observer] As he leads with 3,119 votes, representing 60.17%, while Weah is far behind with 1,681 votes ( 32.43%), according to NEC's official ongoing tally. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:28:26 GMT
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Uganda: Museveni Denounces Witchcraft, and Superstition in Uganda's Education Sector
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to the education managers in Uganda to be clear on their historical role of imparting education basics to learners and helping them understand nature and its natural laws. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:24:54 GMT
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Africa: Adoption of 'Marrakech Declaration' At the End of High-Level Ministerial Meeting On Accelerating Financing of Africa's Emergence
[MAP] Marrakech -- The High-Level Ministerial Meeting on accelerating the financing of Africa's emergence, held on Thursday on the sidelines of the WB-IMF Annual Meetings, culminated in the adoption of the "Marrakech Declaration", which calls for a "global financial architecture that is fairer and more conducive to Africa's development". Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:20:58 GMT
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeepers Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct
[New Times] The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took "immediate and robust action" in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:46:13 GMT
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Malawi: President Chakwera Outlines Water Investment Plans to Stimulate Economy
[Nyasa Times] President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday outlined his ambitious plans to develop the water sector in Malawi, stressing that, beyond drinking and domestic use, access to clean water has far-reaching effects on the economic life of any community. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:42:28 GMT
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Uganda: Govt Unapologetic as Opposition MPs Maintain Parliament Boycott
[Nile Post] Opposition legislators have declared that they will not return to Parliament until the government apologises for the manhandling of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi and the siege on the National Unity Platform(NUP) party headquarters. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:41:01 GMT
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Somalia: Somali Court Acquits Journalist Over Government Charges
[VOA] Mogadish, Somalia -- A freelance journalist who had been detained in Somalia for 56 days has been cleared of all charges. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:39:12 GMT
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South Africa: How Much Can We Rely On Census 2022?
[Daily Maverick] The latest South African Census, released this week, is a hugely important set of numbers that will be used to shape policy and budgets. But is it accurate enough? Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:01:50 GMT
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Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight to London Cleared, No Security Threat Detected
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- UK security has cleared a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London that was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:49:29 GMT
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South Africa: Govt Social Grants Support 19 Million Citizens - South African News Briefs - October 13, 2023
[allAfrica] Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:46:12 GMT
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South Africa: Almost 4,000 Households Still to Be Moved Off Cape Town Railway Land
[GroundUp] While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:41:55 GMT
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South Africa: Protest After Joburg Suburb Without Tap Water for Over 50 Days
[GroundUp] Frustrated South Hills residents blocked main roads and burnt tyres Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:38:10 GMT
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Nigeria: 8 Years After, Central Bank Opens Forex Border to 43 Banned Items
[Leadership] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the ban on 43 food and non-food items previously restricted from accessing foreign exchange from the official window, a move that would put more pressure on the Naira, and discourage local manufacturing of the items. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:55:27 GMT
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Southern Africa: SADC Maintains Zimbabwean Elections Fell Short of Acceptable Standards in Final Report
[New Zimbabwe] REGIONAL body SADC's final report on Zimbabwe's August elections has maintained the polls fell short of accepted regional and international standards, a position similar to its preliminary position. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:55:25 GMT
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Africa: Ghana President Says Support for African Peace, Democracy Essential for Entire World
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- "Democracy and Security In West Africa" - Address by the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the United States Institute Of Peace in Washington D.C. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:40:23 GMT
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Rwanda: UK Top Court Will Rule on Rwanda Migrant Plan Later
[allAfrica] Harare -- The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom announced on Wednesday, October 11, that it will not rule on the government's request to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for a few months, Reuters reports. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:58:52 GMT
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China: Chinapost.nownews.com - Taiwan: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 18 maart 2022 10:36:08)
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光陽攜手哈雷推全新款 柯勝峯:互補互利攻占市場 | Kwang Yang Motor going full throttle with Harley-Davidson SPAC in 2022
台灣大約有逾1400萬台登記的摩托車,這代表幾乎所有家庭都擁有一、兩台摩托車。多虧這份對摩托車的偏愛、獨特的技術優勢,以及製造業的領導地位,台灣摩托車品牌具有能力成為國際電動摩托車 業的領頭羊。 Taiwan has an estimated 14-million-plus registered scooters, meaning that almost every household owns one or two motorcycles. Thanks to this love of two-wheelers, unique tech advantages, and leadership in manufacturing, Taiwan motorcycle brands are well-positioned to become global leaders in the electric motorcycle industry. 去年年初,光陽受邀成為 LiveWire 策略合作夥伴,並以特殊目的 購公司 (SPAC) 掛牌上市。該公司董事長柯勝峯說:「重點是如何結合光陽與哈雷戴維森的優勢,並 幫助 LiveWire,讓這項合作關係成為雙贏局面,如何 成互補互利?」 At the beginning of […]
這篇文章 光陽 手哈雷推全新款 柯勝峯:互補互利 占市場 | Kwang Yang Motor going full throttle with Harley-Davidson SPAC in 2022 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:48 +0000
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Eileen Gu advances on busy day of freestyle at Olympics
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) Trying for three gold medals in one Olympics is a hectic business. So it was no surprise that Eileen Gu was a skier in a hurry Monday. China’s burgeoning freestyle superstar munched on a fried leek dumpling while she awaited her score in slopestyle qualifying. It came up. She had made […]
這篇文章 Eileen Gu advances on busy day of freestyle at Olympics 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:56:05 +0000
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AP PHOTOS: Thrills – and agony – as Rams win Super Bowl
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl in dramatic fashion on Sunday, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 for their first NFL title since the 1999 season and their first representing Los Angeles since 1951. The Rams won with a touchdown with 1:25 remaining. It wasn’t only the game that was […]
這篇文章 AP PHOTOS: Thrills – and agony – as Rams win Super Bowl 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:55:36 +0000
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Democrats eye key governors' races as backstop against GOP
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was in a familiar spot earlier this month when Republican legislators sent him a bill that would have banned anti-racist teachings in schools. For the 66th time since taking office in 2019, he pulled out his veto pen. The rejection was the latest reminder of the crucial role Evers and a […]
這篇文章 Democrats eye key governors' races as backstop against GOP 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:55:28 +0000
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No Anderson, Marino for US in finals at Olympic big air
BEIJING (AP) Jamie Anderson and Julia Marino had their bubbles burst before qualifying began for women’s snowboard big air. Behind the scenes, these pandemic Olympics haven’t been what they hoped. “Just like a little bit tapped out,” Anderson said. “I’m excited to go home.” Anderson wiped out on her first two jumps in qualifying […]
這篇文章 No Anderson, Marino for US in finals at Olympic big air 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:55:04 +0000
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Land rights, environment top election agenda in India's Goa
GOA, India (AP) India’s undisputed tourist hot spot, and the tiniest state in the world’s largest democracy, is voting Monday to elect a new government with an eye toward restoring an economy ravaged by the pandemic and saving the environment threatened by an unbridled real estate boom. More than 1.1 million voters in the […]
這篇文章 Land rights, environment top election agenda in India's Goa 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:54:50 +0000
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Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it for nearly a week, but a larger protest in the capital, Ottawa, persisted as city residents seethed over authorities’ inability to reclaim the streets. Demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions and other issues have blocked several crossings […]
這篇文章 Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:54:46 +0000
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Olympics Live: Snowboarder says bubble life has taken a toll
BEIJING (AP) The Latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics: ___ Olympic champion Jamie Anderson says life in Beijing’s pandemic bubble has been difficult for her mental health, leaving her “a little bit tapped out” and “excited to go home.” The American snowboarder failed to qualify for the finals in women’s big air Monday. She […]
這篇文章 Olympics Live: Snowboarder says bubble life has taken a toll 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:54:26 +0000
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Top-seeded US 'not satisfied' by early success at Olympics
BEIJING (AP) The young United States men’s hockey team can’t get no satisfaction from going undefeated in the preliminary round at the Olympics. Rolling into the quarterfinals as the only team to win all three of its group games in regulation, the young Americans are suddenly among the favorites to win the gold medal. […]
這篇文章 Top-seeded US 'not satisfied' by early success at Olympics 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:53:53 +0000
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Japan's central bank offers bond purchases to keep rates low
TOKYO (AP) The Bank of Japan made an offer for unlimited government bond purchases Monday, moving to curb a surge in long-term interest rates in the world’s third-largest economy. Japan’s central bank set the interest rate for purchasing 10-year government bonds at 0.25%. The market rate had risen close to that level recently on […]
這篇文章 Japan's central bank offers bond purchases to keep rates low 最早出現於 The China Post, Taiwan。 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:53:49 +0000
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Europa: Belgie: Knack.be [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 22 april 2022 23:27:25)
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Florida wil Disney straffen omdat het te progressief is
Het parlement van de Amerikaanse staat Florida heeft donderdag een wetsvoorstel goedgekeurd om een gunstige status voor Disney World op te heffen. Het attractiepark had een aantal progressieve thema's verdedigd die niet populair zijn bij verkozen Republikeinen. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:28:04 +0200
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Europa: Engeland: Daily Express [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 22:19:13)
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Hamas footage seems to show 'kidnapped Israeli children'
Disturbing video released via a Hamas Telegram channel shows gunmen with a baby and toddler. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:57:00 +0100
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France declares emergency alert for whole nation as imminent attack feared
The decision comes after a man of Chechen origin stabbed a teacher to death at his former high school and critically wounded three other people Friday in northern France. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:23:00 +0100
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Stop Gaza evacuation order now! World leaders warn Israel of 'devastating consequences'
World leaders have called on Israel to withdraw an evacuation order that would have ‘devastating humanitarian consequences' for the Gaza Strip. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:14:00 +0100
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Hamas terrorists’ evil plans to massacre Israeli civilians exposed in chilling new photos
New photos reveal that Hamas militants who attacked southern Israel last weekend carried detailed maps and plans for their targets. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0100
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Europa: Engeland: Independent.co.uk World [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 6 oktober 2023 21:14:15)
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‘You can still smell the blood’: Inside the village where more than 50 were killed by a Russian missile
A fifth of the residents of Hroza, in the northeastern Kharkiv region, are dead. Maira Butt speaks to to some of those who now have to deal with the pain and grief Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:13:02 GMT
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France v Italy LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 score and latest updates from battle for quarter-final place
Italy must beat France in Pool A’s final match if they hope to reach the quarter-final stages Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:12:24 GMT
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Manchester United vs Arsenal LIVE: Women’s Super League score and goal updates as Galton cancels out Gunners’ early lead
Arsenal travel to Manchester United in the second round of fixtures in the WSL on Friday night Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:11:08 GMT
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Trump blabbed nuclear sub secrets to Australian billionaire member of Mar-a-Lago club, report claims
Mr Trump reportedly gave a foreign national highly classified information about Ohio class submarines Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:10:04 GMT
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How to watch NFL games in the US and UK
Everything you need to know as the NFL season continues Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:09:59 GMT
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How to watch NFL games in the US and UK
Everything you need to know as the NFL season continues Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:09:47 GMT
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