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Editor 23 December 2023 No Comment

Russia’s foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

By Associated Press TUNIS: Not far from where Russia’s Foreign Minister is holding meetings in Tunisia on Thursday, large green

Editor 23 December 2023 No Comment

Some Catholic bishops reject Pope’s stance on blessings for same-sex couples; others are confused

By Associated Press In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they

Editor 20 December 2023 No Comment

Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court

By Associated Press UNITED STATES: A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the

Editor 19 December 2023 No Comment

More than 2,000 mine workers extend underground protest into second day in South Africa

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: More than 2,000 workers remained underground for a second day Tuesday in a protest over

Editor 19 December 2023 No Comment

Congo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote’s credibility

By Associated Press DR Congo’s president says he has confidence Wednesday’s vote will be rolled out credibly, as tensions mount that

Editor 19 December 2023 No Comment

At least 11 dead, 88 badly injured after a massive fuel depot explosion in Guinea’s

By Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea: An explosion and inferno at Guinea’s main fuel depot in the capital of Conakry left

Editor 18 December 2023 No Comment

Over 60 people drowned as migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, the UN says

By Associated Press CAIRO: A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya,

Editor 18 December 2023 No Comment

European diplomacy steps up calls for Gaza cease-fire

By Associated Press JERUSALEM: Some of Israel’s closest European allies pressed for a cease-fire in the war with Hamas on Sunday,

Editor 18 December 2023 No Comment

Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies

By Associated Press Cydney Wallace, a Black Jewish community activist, never felt compelled to travel to Israel, though “Next year

Editor 17 December 2023 No Comment

SA: ex-President Jacob Zuma denounces the ANC and pledged to vote for new party

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: Former President Jacob Zuma on Saturday denounced the governing African National Congress party and announced that he would vote