Some British embassy staff and their dependants are being pulled out of Kyiv in response to the mounting Russian threat to Ukraine The Foreign Office confirmed the move after the United States ordered the families of all American personnel at the US Embassy to leave the country in response the the risk of an invasion. […]
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Dozens of Indian turtles die in suspected poisoning© Reuters/REMO CASILLI Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the Sunday of the Word of GodVATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Sunday called for an international day of “prayer for peace” on January 26 to stop the Ukraine crisis from worsening, saying the tensions
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OPINION PIECE Embracing ‘Engaged Journalism’ to Drive the Meaningful Message of Sustainability: Moments that Matter (By Fiona Shields) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January 24, 2022/ — By Fiona Shields Dive into the world of photography and visual arts with Fiona Shields on January 24th, 2022 in an engaging and interactive webinar. Click here to register
Dear Fellow South African, As the country strives to recover from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing science and innovation playing a far more prominent role both in our efforts to overcome the disease and rebuild our economy. Last week I attended the launch of a state-of-the-art vaccine manufacturing campus in Cape Town.
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Armen Sarkissian, who held the largely symbolic role since 2018, expressed his dissatisfaction over decisions related to the conflict with Azerbaijan. Armen Sarkissian announced Sunday that he was stepping down as president of Armenia, citing his inability to influence policy during times of crisis. Armenia has been embroiled in a political crisis that erupted in
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YAOUNDE (Reuters) -A fire engulfed an upmarket nightclub in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde in the early hours of Sunday, killing at least 16 people and injuring eight others, the government said. “The incident was caused by the explosion of fireworks usually used in the nightclub,” said the government, adding that this had caused a fire to
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If you’re struggling with sleep quality, you may have already tried some of the most common suggestions out there—sticking to a regular sleep schedule, putting your phone away well before you close your eyes, and getting enough exercise. While these are all helpful tips with valid science behind them, you may be finding that they’re not enough on
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost control of his Chinese-owned social media platform WeChat account and a lawmaker on Monday accused China’s leaders of political interference. © Provided by Associated Press FILE – Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers an address, during the COP26 Summit, at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland,
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A group of mutinous soldiers took control of a military base in Burkina Faso on Sunday amid calls for President Roch Marc Christian Kabore to resign. The country’s defense minister, Aime Barthelemy Simpore, told state media that barracks in multiple cities had been affected by the unrest. On Saturday, demonstrators gathered in support of the
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A controversial penalty helped Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 and close the gap to nine points on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side took advantage of City being held 1-1 at Southampton to inject fresh life into the title race, while Newcastle moved to within one point of safety thanks to a 1-0 win at Leeds. Away from football, England beat West
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