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Iran’s leader accuses Biden and Trump of damaging U.S. reputation – IRNA

Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Joe Biden and Donald Trump of damaging the reputation of the United States in rare direct criticism of U.S. presidents, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday. © Reuters/Handout . FILE PHOTO: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a televised speech, in Tehran“These days, the […]

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Fears for Māori as New Zealand opens up amid Omicron wave

Africa, East Africa, Health, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Wellington, New Zealand – New Zealand is one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, with some 93 percent of people over the age of 12 fully vaccinated, according to the latest figures.But as the country prepares for a wave of Omicron, Māori experts say New Zealand’s response has left the Māori population uniquely vulnerable.

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Africa, East Africa, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday during what Israel described as an operation against a “terrorist cell”. The Palestinian health ministry and Israel’s border police both confirmed three deaths. © JAAFAR ASHTIYEH Palestinians inspect the bullet-riddled car in which three Palestinians were travelling when they

Queen Elizabeth Uses Late Husband Prince Philip’s Cane at Jubilee Event

Africa, Entertainment, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Emmanuel Macron held talks with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in Kyiv on Tuesday amid confusion over French claims that Russia has privately agreed not to carry out any new “military initiatives”. French officials made the suggestion after six hours of talks late on Monday between Macron and Vladimir Putin. The officials, speaking anonymously, said Putin

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Queen’s approval completes Camilla’s public image turnaround

Africa, East Africa, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

A once vilified royal mistress perceived as a threat to the stability of the monarchy, Queen Camilla, as she will be crowned, is now seen as a guarantor of that institution’s future smooth running.The 95-year-old monarch clearly believes the Duchess of Cornwall possesses key traits of past successful consorts, such as quiet supportiveness and a

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Italy makes protecting environment part of Constitution

Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

ROME (Reuters) – The Italian parliament approved a law on Tuesday making protection of the environment part of the Constitution in a vote politicians and activists hailed as significant for the country’s future. © Reuters/Stefano Rellandini FILE PHOTO: The Italian flag waves in front of The “Altare della Patria” also known as “Vittoriano” downtown RomeThe law

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In India, wearing hijab bars some Muslim students from class

Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

NEW DELHI (AP) — When the students were barred last month from entering their classrooms and told not to wear hijab, a headscarf used by Muslim women, they began camping outside the all-girls high school. © Provided by Associated Press India Hijab ControversyThe story cascaded across the internet, drawing news crews to the front of the

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With elections delayed again, Libya’s endless transition angers its people

Africa, East Africa, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

By Ahmed Elumami and Ayman al-WarfaliTRIPOLI/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – As Libya’s political institutions pushed ahead with plans to again extend a transitional period and delay any elections, Libyans across the country were filled with weariness, cynicism and anger. Libya was meant to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in December, but arguments between factions and

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Putin says proposals made in Macron talks are possible as ‘basis’ for further steps

Africa, East Africa, International News, Technology, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Russian President Vladimir Putin left a meeting on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron indicating some proposals had a “basis for further steps” of possible compromise amid rising tensions between Moscow and the West. “A number of his ideas, proposals … are possible as a basis for further steps,” Putin said at a press conference

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EU joins chips race with 42 bn euro bid to rival Asia

Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

The EU launches a plan Tuesday to raise tens of billions of euros to boost semiconductor production in Europe and end the bloc’s digital dependence on Asia. © François WALSCHAERTS Leuven, Belgium hosts IMEC, a world-leading research and innovation hub in semi-conductors and innovation technologiesThe production of semiconductors, also known as chips, has become a strategic

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