Eiffel Tower to go dark in honor of Pope Francis. The Eiffel Tower will remain unlit tonight in tribute to Pope Francis, following the announcement of his passing. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made the announcement earlier today, describing the gesture as a mark of respect for “a man of peace and compassion.” In an official statement, […]
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Mauritania and Morocco seal historic deal to launch Nouakchott stock exchange. In a major step toward financial modernisation and regional integration, Mauritania and Morocco have signed a landmark agreement to establish the country’s first stock exchange in Nouakchott. The deal, signed on Thursday between the Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) and the Casablanca Stock Exchange,
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US Discusses Near Total Reduction of Presence in Africa. The Trump administration is proposing the elimination of almost all operations in Africa, as well as the closure of embassies and consulates across the entire continent. The New York Times reported on this, which reviewed the draft of the relevant executive order from the White House administration.
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Turkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centres amid push for ‘natural births’ Turkey has imposed a ban on elective Caesarean-section births at private healthcare facilities without a medical justification under new health ministry regulations published this weekend in the government’s official gazette. The move, which has sparked a furious response from opposition politicians and rights
Israeli president remembers ‘boundless compassion’ of Pope Francis. Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised the “boundless compassion” of Pope Francis and offered his condolences to Christians the world over on the pontiff’s death at the age of 88. “I send my deepest condolences to the Christian world and especially the Christian communities in Israel – the
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German cardinal pays tribute to pope as ‘tireless advocate for weak’. One of Germany’s most senior Catholic figures, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, paid tribute to the deceased pope as a “tireless advocate for the weak and marginalized.” “We will miss his constant reminder of social justice and the preservation of creation as our
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Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, the local governor said Monday. Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin wrote on Telegram that the casualties occurred over the last 24
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce. The surprise 30-hour ceasefire was declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said it was motivated by “humanitarian reasons”. With the end of the ceasefire, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued to conduct the special military operation,” the Russian army said in a statement, using
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Stunned and sad faithful gather at St Peter’s to remember Francis. A hush reigned over the normally boisterous St Peter’s Square on Monday as the faithful and the curious alike gathered at the seat of Catholicism to mark the death of Pope Francis. Catholic priests and nuns in groups of threes of fours bowed their
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Greece to sell off military sites to fund defense modernization. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this month announced a 25 billion euros ($27 billion) overhaul of the country’s defense sector, calling it the most comprehensive upgrade in modern Greek history. The program, which will run through 2036, includes the creation of an integrated air and missile
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