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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years over sex crimes
“The verdict is in: R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years,” the US attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York said in a tweet.
The prosecutors had urged the court to put the “I Believe I Can Fly” artist behind bars for at…
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2022: Saudi Arabia announces dates of Arafat, Eid Al Adha
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that the rites of standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Friday, July 8.
The first day of Eid Al-Adha will be on Saturday, July 9, the…
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Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth as new members
“Togo’s membership is motivated by the desire to expand its diplomatic, political, and economic network… as well as to get closer to the English-speaking world,” he told AFP.
It also allowed the small and developing nation of 8.5 million…
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WHO to rename Monkeypox, publishes guideline on vaccination
“We know that it is very difficult for people to isolate themselves for so long, but it is very important to protect others.
“In most cases, people can self-isolate at home and there is no need to be in the hospital,” she said.
Monkeypox…
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Cambodia becomes COVID-19 free – Official
“Vaccines are the most powerful tool to protect lives against COVID-19, reducing infections and deaths,” Vandine said.
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Saudi Arabia issues Hajj rules for airlines transporting pilgrims
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued new rules for airlines transporting pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season, local media reported.
The rules cover all airlines working in the kingdom’s airports, including…
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Tunisian President, Saied sacks 57 judges
“given opportunity after opportunity and warning after warning to the judiciary to purify itself”. Hours later, the official gazette published a decree announcing the dismissals.
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Biden appoints 1st black woman White House Press Secretary
U.S. President Joe Biden, on Thursday, announced Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary, making history as the first Black woman to hold the post.
Jean-Pierre, 44-year-old daughter of Haitian immigrants, will replace Jen…
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OPEC raises Nigeria’s production quota to 1.772mbpd for June
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised Nigeria’s oil production quota from the 1.735 million barrels per day (mbpd) target approved in May 2022 to a new target of 1.772mbpd for June 2022.
A statement…
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German foundation train African journalists to promote press freedom
A German organisation, Taz Panter Foundation, says it is training African journalists to promote journalism.
A board member of the foundation, Ms Konny Gellenbeck, stated this during a workshop it organised for African Journalists with…
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