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As protests in Venezuela deepens, the United States has ordered families who had taken refuge at its embassy to leave. The standing order was issued on Thursday. Venezuela, an oil-rich South American country, has recently witnessed civil unrest ahead of its upcoming votes which political analysts believe will provide a platform to end democracy. The…
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte delivered a thought-provoking speech on Monday to mark his one year in office. During his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), the president spoke about Philippines’ tumultuous year which was marred by an onslaught from terrorists who held the city of Marawi hostage for nearly three months. Philippine’s President Rodrigo…
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As a measure against sexual harassment and safety of female commuters in an some overcrowded Chinese cities, the government in Shenzhen has commenced a test run of women-only subway cars. A large number of netizens criticized the separation of male and female passengers, calling it a waste of resources. The trial run will be the first…
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Former Cuban president Fidel Castro died on Friday and his death has caused ripples around the world. Here are some memorable quotes through which the late leader brought inspiration to individuals, groups, and countries. * “Condemn me. It is of no importance. History will absolve me.” — Castro in 1953, when the young lawyer was defending…
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North Korea has sounded out warnings to Chinese officials, asking them to stop calling Kim Jong Un FAT, or heads will roll. The DPRK leader is widely known in China as “Kim Fatty the Third,” a nickname used by the local media as “Jin San Pang.” According to a Hong Kong news outlet Apple Daily, angry…
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The Venezuelan government has witnessed violent uprisings since anti-government protesters took to the streets Wednesday 26 October, insisting “We Won’t Take No For An Answer”. The bold message, allegedly championed by the country’s opposition leaders, is a reaction against the government’s decision to halt referendum proceedings. Opposition party leaders warned they’ll march to the presidential palace next week…
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In 2009, more than 150 people were killed at Conakry’s football stadium when a peaceful opposition protest was attacked by the ruling junta’s elite police. In the crackdown that followed, “officers of the law” allegedly raped and assaulted many more on the streets of Conakry. Over 100 women were raped and hundreds of people were injured…
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The government of People’s Republic of China says it will not abolish the death penalty, adding that the country plans to use capital punishment only on ‘a very small number of extremely serious criminal offenders.’” According to a report from The Associated Press, China’s government published a report September 12, stating that authorities will “strictly…
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Pakistan has today condemned the terrorist attack at an American University in Kabul which claimed over a dozen lives with many injured, after 10 hours of fighting. The militants launched a deadly attack in the school at 07:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Image: File Photo Afghan reports confirm that a hundred students were trapped inside classrooms…
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Beijing’s economic development is facing serious threats from overpopulation which has strained the capital city’s management on transport, water and even traffic systems, making it necessary for the government to mount a plan that’ll see over 2 million residents kicked out by 2020. Image shows a busy street in Beijing. About 21.7 million people are estimated…
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Last Monday, the Department of Defense held a press conference in which Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook disclosed to reporters that the United States military – at the request of the officially recognized governing body of Libya, the Government of National Accord (GNA) – has begun a campaign of precision airstrikes on ISIL targets inside…
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An Iranian nuclear scientist who was caught up in a US government spy mystery after he went missing in 2009 but later returned to his homeland a year after, been put to death, media reports confirm. The accused allegedly claimed he was abducted by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) but reappeared in public a year…
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During the attempted military coup in Turkey this month, I condemned it in the strongest terms. “Government should be won through a process of free and fair elections, not force,” I said. “I pray to God for Turkey, for Turkish citizens, and for all those currently in Turkey that this situation is resolved peacefully and…
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Students in Nigeria have been made to suffer the consequences of Turkey’s failed coup, as the European country’s ambassador orders closure of all Turkish schools in Nigeria. The statement comes as a result of allegations that the US and Nigerian government played a part in Turkey’s attempted military take over of Erdogan’s government. Image: Turkish President Recep…
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wants the armed forces and national intelligence agency brought under the control of the presidency, a parliamentary official said on Thursday, part of a major overhaul of the military after a failed coup, according to Reuters. Erdogan’s comments came after a five-hour meeting of Turkey’s Supreme Military Council (YAS) – chaired by…
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