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World’s Oldest Person Pulls out of Torch Relay for Tokyo Olympics Over Covid Concerns

The world’s oldest person, a 118-year-old Japanese woman, has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the…

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Nigeria: President Buhari Orders Review of FG’s Payrolls to Cut Costs

Nigeria’s federal government has initiated a raft of measures to cut the cost of governance in the face of dwindling…

3 years ago

Boko Haram Regrouping in Nigeria’s Northeast, Senator Ndume Says

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, Tuesday raised the alarm that Boko Haram insurgents have…

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Derek Chauvin Asks Judge for New Trial after George Floyd Conviction

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin asked a judge on Tuesday for a new trial, court records showed, two weeks…

3 years ago

Calls Grow for National Lockdown in India as Cases Surpass 20 Million

Pressure is mounting on India's government to impose a national lockdown as the country recorded more than 20 million Covid…

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Bill and Melinda Gates ‘Agreed Separation Contract’ Before Announcing Divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates agreed how to divide their property and assets before announcing their divorce on Monday, according to…

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Mexico Promises Probe into ‘Terrible’ Metro Collapse That Killed 24, Injured Dozens

A full investigation will be carried out into the causes of an overpass collapse that killed at least 23 people when one…

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Eritrean President Visits Sudan Amid Border Tensions with Ethiopia

Eritrea's president is in Sudan for talks with officials amid tensions over a longtime border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan.…

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Kenya, Tanzania Agree on Gas Pipeline Deal

Kenya and Tanzania have signed a deal to commence the construction of a gas pipeline from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa in what the two…

3 years ago

Australia Retreats On Jail Threat for India Travellers Amid Fury

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has fended off accusations of racism and having “blood on his hands” as he retreated…

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