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Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, assassinated at a campaign rally
"This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections - the very foundation of our democracy - and is absolutely unforgivable," said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Abe's protege, struggling to keep his emotions in check.
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JUST IN: PM Boris Johnson resigns, says nobody is indispensable
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on Thursday resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and effectively as prime minister.
Johnson announced his resignation Thursday afternoon at 10, Downing Street, London.
Solacebase had…
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce his resignation Thursday amid a party revolt and is due to give a statement to the nation, his office told The Washington Post.
An ally of Mr Johnson had claimed on Wednesday…
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JUST IN: Boris Johnson battles for survival as 2 more ministers resign
Their departures come days after the resignation of another top official, former Deputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher, after he was accused of groping two guests at a dinner.
Johnson has faced criticism for appointing Pincher to a top-level…
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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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