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Nigerians protest illegal mining, seek to stop Chinese miners in Osun, Lagos

Lagos [Nigeria], May 30 (ANI): Many Nigerians have expressed outage on social media over Chinese "illegal mining" activities in Lagos ...

South Africa grants Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

Cape Town [South Africa], May 30 (ANI): South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russia ...

II Moscow Interior and Design Week Redefines Boundaries of Interior Design Innovation, Fosters International Collaboration in the Industry

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], May 30: Moscow Interior and Design Week, one of the most influential events in the Russian interior ...

Namibia names 14-man squad for U19 regional Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

WINDHOEK, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Cricket Namibia announced a 14-man squad on Monday evening, set to represent the country in ...

Libya court sentences 23 to death, 14 to life imprisonment for ISIL campaign

Libya, May 30 (ANI): A Libyan court has sentenced 23 people to death and 14 others to life imprisonment for ...

Julia, Israel's celebrity seal, spotted on restricted military site

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 30 (ANI/TPS): Julia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal who has been winning Israeli hearts, beached herself ...

Senegal Unrest Flares Again Over Opposition Leader

Dakar - Dozens of protesters clashed with security forces in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on Monday after lawmakers and supporters were ...

Biden calls Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law "tragic violation of human rights"

Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday slammed Uganda president Yoweri Museveni for signing a new ...

Uganda's President signs harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Kampala [Uganda], May 30 (ANI): President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has signed a new law, one of the world's toughest ...

Bola Tinubu Sworn In as Nigeria's President Amid Hopes, Skepticism

ABUJA, Nigeria - Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president Monday during a period of unprecedented challenges for Africa's most populous country, ...

Niger Says 55 Jihadists Killed in Joint Operation

Niamey, Niger - Niger's army said Monday that 55 jihadists, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated to the Islamic State group, ...

Rajnath Singh meets Bangladeshi minister, holds discussion on strengthening bilateral ties

Abuja [Nigeria], May 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Nigeria, met the Minister ...

726 migrants rescued, returned to Libya over past week: IOM

TRIPOLI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that 726 migrants, including women and ...

Namibia Targets 600 Rhinos for Dehorning

Windhoek, Namibia - Since the start of the year, at least six rhinos have been poached in Etosha National Park, ...

Morocco arrests 3 IS suspects

RABAT, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The Moroccan police arrested on Monday three people with suspected links to the Islamic State ...

Yemen's Houthis accuse Saudi border guards of killing 2 Yemenis

SANAA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday accused Saudi border forces of fatally shooting two Yemeni citizens ...

Relocated Refugees in Malawi Decry Dehumanizing Conditions

blantyre, malawi - In Malawi, hundreds of people who were forcibly relocated to the country's only refugee camp are complaining ...

UNICEF says menstrual knowledge key to attaining gender equality in Kenya

NAIROBI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Monday that the provision of information on menstruation ...

Libyan Court Sentences 23 IS Militants to Death

CAIRO - A Libyan court Monday sentenced 23 convicted Islamic State group militants to death for launching deadly attacks that ...

Uganda passes anti-gay bill into law

The legislation conflicts with international treaties and requires ?urgent? judicial review, the UN Human Rights Office has saidUgandan President Yoweri ...

Ex-French colony may host Russian military base ambassador

While the move may cause discontent in some countries, it is not the Central African Republic's concern, according to Ambassador ...

Latest in Ukraine: Russia Targets Kyiv with Daytime Attacks

New developments: New Russian airstrikes were reported in Kyiv on Monday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will investigate U.S. allegations ...

Five killed in jailbreak attempt in northern Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- A prison break attempt in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region has left four inmates and ...

Israel, Morocco ink deals to strengthen transportation cooperation

JERUSALEM, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Israel and Morocco signed three agreements on Monday to strengthen cooperation in the transportation sector, ...

Nigeria's new president Tinubu takes office

ABUJA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria's new leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in Monday as the 16th president of ...

UN highlights Angola's potential for regional stability

LUANDA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Sunday emphasized the potential ...

UN chief condemns deadly attack on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the recent attack against the African Union Transition ...

MP CM Chouhan, union forest minister hold Cheetah review meeting

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with union forest minister Bhupendra ...

Bola Tinubu sworn in as new President of Nigeria

Abuja [Nigeria], May 29 (ANI): Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the country's new President despite political unrest ...

Chinese FM holds talks with Zimbabwean counterpart

BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs ...

Kenya's Q1 horticulture earnings flat on low demand

NAIROBI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's earnings from horticulture remained flat in the first quarter of 2023 despite an increase ...

Rabat Diamond League: Avinash Sable finishes 10th in 3000m steeplechase race

Rabat (Morocco), May 29 (ANI): Indian steeplechase athlete Avinash Sable puts a below-par performance in the 3000metre steeplechase race at ...

Ugandan Activists Blast Enactment of 'Abhorrent' Anti-Gay Law

KAMPALA - Gay activists in Uganda are calling for a repeal of the Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law Monday by ...

India Cricket players have started training ahead of the WTC Final

Sussex (UK), May 29 (ANI): Indian cricket players Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jaydev ...

Russian forces will react to F-16 deliveries Lavrov

Washington and its allies in Europe have announced plans to launch training programs for Ukrainian pilotsThe Russian military has the ...

Zimbabwean anti-sanctions group seeks reparations from U.S.

HARARE, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The Broad Alliance Against Sanctions (BAAS), Zimbabwe's anti-sanctions lobby group, on Monday, filed a court ...

African migration to Europe: forced returns run into resistance

The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source ...

What really started the American Civil War?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to ...

Nepal Cricket Association announces 16-member squad for Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 29 (ANI): The Cricket Association of Nepal has named a 16-player squad that will compete in the ...

Nigerians seek an end to illegal mining by Chinese miners: Report

Abuja [Nigeria], May 29 (ANI): Many people across Nigeria protested against the illegal mining by Chinese miners in Lagos and ...

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China's domestic C919's to begin first commercial flight this week

BEIJING, China: China will put into commercial operation its first large passenger airliner, in a bid to challenge western plane ...

Global stocks mixed, American and UK markets closed

FRANKFURT, Germany - With U.S. and UK. markets closed for public holidays, it was left to European and broader global ...

Verizon to layoff 6,000 customer service employees

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The Verge has reported that Verizon Communications met with more than 6,000 customer service employees ...

Software glitch causes Vietnam electric vehicle recall

WASHINGTON D.C.: In response to a safety warning issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vietnamese electric vehicle ...

As problems mount, electric truck maker Nikola warned of de-listing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp said that Nasdaq has delivered a delisting notice for not ...

Target moving away from LGBTQ pride due to customer backlash

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Reuters reported that after facing a backlash from customers, Target is pulling some products from its Pride Collection ...

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