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UN Marks 25 Years of Durban Declaration as Guterres Demands Stronger Global Action Against Racism
The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting in New York to mark 25 years since the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action against racism and racial discrimination. UN Secreta…
America's War on Poverty: 60 Years, Trillions Spent, and Still Losing
A new editorial from the Las Vegas Review-Journal argues that the War on Poverty, launched in 1964, has failed to achieve its core objectives despite decades of massive federal spending. The piece con…
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief: 'No Deal, No Cash'
US President Donald Trump has denied a news report claiming his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds. The denial comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing speculati…
CRD Election Alert: Voters Demand Answers on Water Crisis as Fast Ferry Fiasco Haunts Campaign
In letters to the Times Colonist, readers urge voters to press CRD candidates on water issues and blame political meddling for the failure of the fast ferry program. The letters highlight ongoing conc…
Uganda in Turmoil: Journalist Crowned King Amid Bitter Royal Succession Dispute
A Ugandan journalist, Kijanangoma, has been crowned king amid a bitter succession dispute over a young heir not recognized by the royal clan. The coronation highlights deep divisions within the tradit…
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers.
Nepal Reels: Deadly Floods, Landslides, Avalanche Leave 12 Workers Missing
Heavy rain has triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, causing multiple fatalities and widespread destruction. Separately, an avalanche has left 12 workers missing, prompting ongoing sear…
Mangochi health worker dies after being hit by vehicle in Dowa
Philip Aipa, a health worker from Mangochi Hospital, has died after being struck by a vehicle on the Mponela-Madisi M1 […]
Greene County addresses data center, development concerns
In response to ongoing concerns from residents, Greene County Government on Sunday issued a statement to emphasize that it has received no request to develop a data center at the Burnette Road Industr…
Turkish Comedian Deniz Göktaş Freed After Insulting Erdoğan Conviction
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to nearly 19 months in prison for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He is set to be released due to time already served, according to …
UK police release suspects on bail after RAF arrests, investigation ongoing
British police officials say that suspects arrested over a 'terror' incident at a RAF base were released on police bail.
Iran Court Upholds Lashes for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Over Hijab-Less Performance
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, convicted of 'offending public decency' after performing without a hijab in a livestreamed concert. The ruling underscores …