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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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South African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccineSouth African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccine

Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s health regulator said on Monday it had approved a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s Sinopharm, although a senior health official said the government was not planning to procure doses for now. © Reuters/DADO RUVIC FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows vial labelled “Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine\ South Africa, the country worst-hit by the pandemic in Africa

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Why do Bangladeshi migrants take irregular routes to Italy?

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

“I decided to go to Libya when my father died a few years ago. I was the only person of the eight-member family and I had to do something to maintain the family,” Lakuira Sobuj, a Bangladeshi migrant who came to Italy last year after crossing the Mediterranean from Libya, told InfoMigrants.The 25-year old Bangladeshi citizen

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‘I have no doubts about Germany’: Biden, Scholz pledge united response to Russia

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

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged a united response Monday to combat Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – including possible sanctions – amid criticism that Germany has not been forceful enough during the intensifying dispute. Biden and Scholz, who succeeded Angela Merkel in December, met at the White House amid stirrings of war by Russia over Ukraine and questions of

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