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Netanyahu vs. the US: ‘Inconceivable’ that US withholding weapons from Israel

PM issues English-language statement meant to spur the Biden administration to action;  ‘Give us the tools and we’ll finish the job a lot faster’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video in English Tuesday evening in which he criticized the Biden administration, a day after a report that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged […]

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Hundreds die as soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Haj in the past 30 years.Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Throngs of tightly packed pilgrims on the annual Haj pilgrimage struggled as temperatures hit 51.8

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Budget Corruption: Remanded MPs committed to High Court for trial

Kampala, (UG):- The Anti Corruption Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro has committed the three Members of Parliament (MPs) accused of corruption in a multi-billion budget scandal to the High Court for trial after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said police had concluded their investigations into the case. The trio, identified as Bunyole East MP, Yusuf Mutembuli,

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Makerere student arrested over illegal possession of 31 monkeys, 7 big snakes

Kampala, (UG):- A Makerere University student has been arrested for being in illegal possession of 38 wildlife species, including 31 monkeys and 7 vipers, police spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga said on Monday. Mr Enanga who was yesterday addressing the media at police headquarters in Naguru, identified the student as Lubega Frederick, 24, who was arrested alongside

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Brig Gen Asaph Nyakikuru: The fearless commando, now SFC Deputy Commander

BRIG GEN ASAPH NYAKIKURU MWETEISE IS THE NEW DEPUTY COMMANDER OF THE SPECIAL FORCES COMMAND (SFC) Kampala, (UG):- Gen Yoweri Museveni, the President and Commander in Chief of Uganda’s armed forces has appointed Brigadier Gen Asaph Nyakikuru Mweteise as the new deputy commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). Brig Nyakikuru, who was among the UPDF

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North West primary school embroiled in claims and counterclaims of sexual misconduct and incitement

A Grade 1 learner stands in front of his class at a school in Cape Town, 8 March 2018.  In North West, a primary school teacher has been suspended amid claims of inciting learners to allege that a senior teacher was in a sexual relationship with a learner. Unlike our competitors, we don’t force you

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France cutting troops in West, Central Africa to 600: sources

France is drawing down its military presence in the region / © AFP France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced

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Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin walks before an inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 7, 2024.  What you need to know: Putin to visit North Korea and Vietnam Putin last visited North Korea in 2000 Russia and North Korea may sign partnership deal Trip underscores burgeoning partnership with Pyongyang U.S., South Korea warn

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Rwanda: Two candidates up against Paul Kagame in July 15 poll

The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame in London on May 4, 2023. Rwanda Rwandans will choose between 3 presidential candidates and over 500 aspiring MPs during the July 15th elections. The Rwanda National Electoral Commission unveiled Friday (Jun.14) the names of candidates in the presidential and parliamentary polls. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president for 23 years

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