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Top UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into Gaza: The Hague court says Gaza is "no longer facing only a risk of famine" but that "famine is ...
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Dogs can associate words with objects, study finds: Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans ...
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Mammals battle for life in new David Attenborough series: The six-part series 'Mammals' will air this Sunday at 19:00 GMT.
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African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win: The African Union on Friday congratulated anti-establishment opposition ...
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What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?: "Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse.
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company: The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told.
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Former U.S. Senator, Joe Lieberman dies at 82, media reports: Former U.S. senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at the 82 ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
A businessman who is a member of a powerful South African family has been linked to the murder of popular rapper AKA.
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Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
Senegal’s Faye gets 54.28% of presidential vote, provisional results show: Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese ...
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Twisted magnetic field observed around Milky Way's central black hole: Astronomers on Wednesday announced that they have detected a strong and organized magnetic ...
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earth’s rotation. It’s messing with time itself
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Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
US lottery player wins $1.1bn Mega Millions jackpot: The lucky winner is poised to take home the fifth largest jackpot in the lottery's history.
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Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Senegal's opposition candidate Faye won over 54% of vote, full provisional results show
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LIVE: Worshippers take part in evening Taraweeh prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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Amazon fined $7.8 mln by Polish consumer watchdog: Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product ...
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Quick Glance: Amazon Faces Heavy Fine in Poland and Scrutiny Over Delivery Practices
- Poland's consumer watchdog, UOKiK, imposed a $7.8 million (31 million zlotys) fine on Amazon for allegedly misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates.
- Since September 2021, Amazon's sales practices have been under scrutiny following complaints from shoppers. The authority found potential deception in sales contract conclusions and the use of deceptive design elements to create a false sense of urgency.
- It was highlighted that Amazon failed to provide clear information about the rules of its delivery service before orders, despite guaranteeing delivery.
- Amazon intends to appeal the fine, emphasizing its dedication to customer satisfaction and collaboration with authorities.
Senegal's youth want jobs from Faye, investors wary of radical ideas: Senegal's President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye rode to victory in Sunday's poll on a wave ...
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Milan, Italy to Dakar, Senegal for only €268 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Milan, Italy to Dakar, Senegal for only €268 roundtrip with TAP Air Portugal.
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Senegal proves the doomsayers wrong: Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s win is a triumph for the country’s democracy
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Senegal’s Faye next big test; How to keep bromance, ambition with Sonko intact: Some say Faye's victory is largely due to Sonko.
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Tinubu congratulates Senegal’s president-elect, Faye: President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, congratulated Mr. Bassirou Faye on his election as the President of ...
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Statement on Presidential Elections in Senegal: Statement on Presidential Elections in Senegal
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Senegal’s New Leader Faye Plans to Revisit Oil Deals with BP, Kosmos: Newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye plans to revisit the contracts of ...
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Out of Africa: Duke recruit Khaman Maluach grew game at NBA Academy in Senegal: Khaman Maluach was born in South Sudan, fled with his family to Uganda and honed ...
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Man who gifted Senegal 2 first ladies: A peek at Bassirou Faye: With Faye as President, Senegal can have as many as four first ladies.
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Senegal’s Election and Africa’s Future | by Rabah Arezki - Project Syndicate: Rabah Arezki considers what Bassirou Diomaye Faye's presidency could mean for ...
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Successful polls in Senegal, Liberia strengthened democracy roots in West Africa: Nigerian president
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Meet Eva Burch, Arizona State Senator Fighting Abortion Bans by Sharing Her Plan to Have an Abortion
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Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea: Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
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Next Africa: Senegal's Faye, Sonko Sweep to Victory in Sall Rebuke: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — ...
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Quick Glance: Senegal: Macky Sall's Legacy and Political Achievements
- Macky Sall's legacy as Senegal's president became more complex in his last years in office, marked by transgressions that tarnished his reputation significantly.
- Sall has left behind significant infrastructure projects like airports, an improved rail system, and industrial parks.
- He also contributed to strengthening the country's regional airport hubs and financed the Diamniadio Industrial Park.
- Additionally, Sall has contributed to preserving Senegal's democratic tradition by respecting term limits and ensuring a smooth power transition to a successor.
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Podcast: UN Gaza ceasefire, ISIS-K threat and Boeing’s boss: The US and Israel are on a collision course after a US abstention allowed the passage of a UN Gaza ...
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Ecuador's youngest mayor Brigitte García shot dead: Brigitte García, 27, is the latest politician to be killed amid ongoing gang violence.
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In Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir, the making of a witness: “I am terrified,” Christine Blasey Ford told a television audience of 20 million Americans when she ...
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UN chief calls for slavery reparations to overcome 'generations of discrimination'
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Two guilty of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Crane nightclub stabbing: The 23-year-old was murdered on the dance floor in front of thousands of people on ...
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Pompeii building site reveals ancient Roman construction methods: Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed an ancient building site that sheds light on ...
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Quick Glance: Pompeii excavation uncovers ancient Roman construction techniques
- Archaeologists uncovered an ancient construction site in Pompeii, providing insights into Roman building techniques.
- Roman builders used unique methods for making cement and concrete.
- The use of concrete facilitated the rapid construction of iconic structures like the Colosseum.
- The excavations also revealed tools and storage jars utilized in construction projects.
Senegal election a welcome boost for coup-prone West Africa: For all the drama and the sometimes violent protests in the run-up to Senegal's presidential ...
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LIVE: India celebrates the festival of Holi: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
Sir Russell takes a rough ride on an ocean of obstacles: Opinion: The SailGP boss is dogged by extremes and red tape but overlooks how caring for dolphins aligns ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/25/sir-russell-takes-a-rough-ride-on-an-ocean-of-obstacles/
‘Nobody can hold a candle to it’: David Attenborough backs BBC’s nature shows: Presenter, whose series Mammals airs on Sunday, says broadcaster has changed ...
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LIVE: Senegal's ruling party candidate expected to concede victory to opposition: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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China congratulates Senegal's president-elect: Around 7.3 million Senegalese were eligible to take part in Sunday's vote, which saw 44-year-old Faye ...
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Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Senegal’s Bonds Sink as Investors Weigh Opposition’s Electoral Momentum: Senegal’s dollar bonds were among the worst performers in emerging-market credit on ...
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After Entebbe Expressway, more toll roads in the offing
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Lights on Acropolis switch off for Earth Hour in Athens: The ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill before and after the lights were switched off for ...
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to become Senegal's next president | Africanews: Provisional results Monday showed that the former tax inspector was headed for a huge ...
africanews.com/2024/03/25/bassirou-diomaye-faye-set-to-become-senegals-next-president/
Kate and William need time and space to heal, says former royal spokesman: The Royal Family will get back to normal after "this sticky patch" ...
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🔴 Senegal’s ruling coalition presidential hopeful Ba ‘congratulates’ opposition candidate Faye
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Senegal Votes in Presidential Election That’s Too Close to Call - Bloomberg: Senegal’s voters began casting their ballots in a presidential election in which the ...
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Bears take a ride on swan pedalo at Woburn Safari Park: Water lot of fun for these black bears as heavy rain creates a "mini lake" in their enclosure.
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Jasmin Paris first woman to complete gruelling Barkley Marathons race: Jasmin Paris from Midlothian made history by finishing the gruelling 100-mile Barkley ...
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Quick Glance: Jasmin Paris Wins Barkley Marathon
- Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the extreme Barkley Marathons, which requires runners to navigate 100 miles of rugged terrain in Tennessee in under 60 hours.
- Paris finished the race with one minute and 39 seconds to spare, making her one of only 20 people to complete the Barkley since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989.
- The final minutes of the race were intense, and Paris collapsed exhausted in front of a yellow gate marking the start and finish of the event.
- With cuts and scratches on her legs, Paris reached the race's end, giving it her all to get there before collapsing in exhaustion.
One president, two first ladies: The case of Senegal: With Faye as President, Senegal can have as many as four first ladies
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Moscow attack: Day of mourning after 133 killed at Crocus City Hall concert: Flags are flying at half mast after at least 133 people were killed at a packed ...
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
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Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis: The election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it ...
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Polls open in Senegal's tightly contested presidential election: Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday morning in a tightly contested presidential race that followed ...
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Senegal votes for its next president in long-awaited election: Polls opened Sunday in Senegal, where voters are choosing a new president in a tightly contested ...
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🔊 Ten years ago Republican candidates were typically Russia hawks and proponents of free trade. Not anymore. Our politics and data team analyzed polling to ...
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Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis: DAKAR: Senegal began voting Sunday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three years of ...
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Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Women Turnout in South: A large proportion of voters who are turning out in the southern Kolda District are women who tend to ...
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Presidential election: Senegal elects new president after crisis: The country in West Africa is one of the continent's most stable democracies ...
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LIVE: Kensington Palace makes an announcement on Kate, Princess of Wales: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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SailGP will not return to Christchurch - Russell Coutts: SailGP says it is working with host city partners in New Zealand and around the world to finalise next ...
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Israeli conductor Bar Avni wins women’s international competition in Paris: 32-year-old beats out 197 competitors from 47 countries to earn the title of 'La ...
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Scientists identify Milky Way's ancient building blocks Shakti and Shiva: Astronomers have identified two ancient streams of stars - named after the Hindu ...
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LIVE: Yemenis take to the streets in solidarity with Gaza: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis - Africa - World: Senegal began voting Sunday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three ...
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Hundreds of observers muster to make sure Senegal's presidential vote is fair: Senegal votes on Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to be the most ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240323-hundreds-of-observers-muster-to-make-sure-senegal-s-presidential-vote-is-fair
US pushes Israel, Ukraine weapons and Senegal’s election: The US puts pressure on Israel with a draft resolution at the UN.
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11 arrested after gun seized at Manchester bar: MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Eleven people including a bartender were arrested on Saturday night following the seizure ...
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Senegal Elections: Two Frontrunners Vying to Succeed Macky Sall: Nineteen candidates will vie for Senegal’s presidency in Sunday’s elections ...
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Senegal: A triumph, a shock and a wake-up call: The undisputed first-round victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a 44-year-old tax inspector who had been released ...
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Senegal's presidential frontrunners end campaigns amid ahead of vote | Africanews
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Senegal has just elected Africa’s youngest president: Also on the daily podcast: quakeproofing Turkey and fat dogs
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