Politics

Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsals’- Pentagon chief

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday said Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like “rehearsals” though he did not indicate that he expected Beijing actually to carry out such operations. © Reuters/IRAKLI GEDENIDZE U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Georgia Cross-strait tensions have been rising in recent months, with Taiwan complaining […]

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Soccer-‘I’ve never tried to be the best’, says Messi after seventh Ballon d’Or win

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(Reuters) – Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. © Reuters/BENOIT TESSIER The Ballon d’Or awards Messi won the Ballon d’Or award for a record-stretching https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/messi-claims-record-extending-seventh-ballon-dor-2021-11-29 seventh time on

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Pope on Europe’s migrant crisis: ‘stop this shipwreck of civilization’

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Pope Francis on Sunday called the exploitation of and global indifference to migrants a “shipwreck of civilization.” His remarks came during a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos, where the pope greeted refugees on a walk through the Mavrovouni camp, which holds roughly 2,300 people, according to Reuters. © Getty Images Pope on Europe’s migrant crisis:

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Brilliant Bernardo sends Man City to the top

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Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City beat Watford 3-1 for a fifth successive victory that moved them top of the table for the first time this season. Raheem Sterling headed the champions in front on four minutes when he converted Phil Foden’s cross from close range. Sterling and Jack Grealish each drew saves from

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Masuaku’s late winner stuns Chelsea

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Arthur Masuaku’s first Premier League goal ended Chelsea’s eight-match unbeaten run as West Ham United earned a dramatic 3-2 win at the London Stadium. West Ham, who also scored three times against Liverpool last month, turned this match around after trailing twice to Chelsea, who also conceded more than once for the first time this

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Fred gives Rangnick winning start at Man Utd

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A superb goal by Fred gave Ralf Rangnick a winning start as Manchester United’s interim manager as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. United enjoyed the majority of the first-half possession and their first sight at goal came after five minutes when Alex Telles fired wide from the edge of the penalty area. Cristiano Ronaldo was

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TAKING OVER: East African Roofings boss Deo Kayemba is the new UMA chairperson

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Deo Kayemba has been elected the new Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) chairperson. Kayemba takes over from Barbara Mulwana who had served as chairperson since 2017. Before his elevation, Kayemba who joined the association 20 years ago, had served as the vice chairman. A Managing Director of East African Roofings Systems Ltd, Kayemba has long advocated

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Gambians cast votes with marbles in key test for stability

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BANJUL (Reuters) – Gambians will cast their votes on Saturday using a unique voting system, marbles dropped in each candidate’s ballot drum, in a tightly fought presidential election that will test stability and democratic progress in the tiny West African nation. Photo by Crispin Kaheru. Nearly 1 million people out of a 2.5 million population

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In Khashoggi’s shadow, Macron set for Saudi talks with crown prince

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By John Irish US: Russia drafting Ukraine offensive Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill By John Irish© Reuters/POOL FILE PHOTO: French President Macron hosts Latvian Prime Minister Karins in ParisJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for face-to-face talks with Crown Prince

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Libya: Court reinstates Gadhafi’s son as election candidate

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Libya’s election commission has ruled that Seif al-Islam al-Gadhafi may now stand as a presidential candidate after he was disqualified last month.© Provided by dw.com Seif was an important figure in his father’s regimeGadhafi, son of former leader Moammar Gadhafi and once his heir apparent, had been barred from running because of past convictions against him

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