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Congo: M23 Down but Not Out

A string of U.N. successes against rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may not last unless the underlying cause of the conflict is addressed.




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Sierra Leone: Challenge to Constitutional Review

One of the issues being debated in Sierra Leone, as the country undergoes a constitutional review, is whether to keep in place presidential term limits.





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Jeremy Berkovits: The face of Jerusalem's popular American Colony Hotel


At the table: Maintaining the massive 12,000-square-foot compound amounts to many thousands of shekels a month, and the owners are eager for a return to normalcy.



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Comfort food recipes for winter


Comfort foods are an integral part of winter. We can indulge in a few extra calories without feeling too guilty, especially if we have good friends and family to share it with.




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Hagai Yodan brings bold vision to Jerusalem Piano Festival’s opening concert


Hagai Yodan premieres a daring piano-tech concerto at Jerusalem’s 2024 Piano Festival.




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Trump taps US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state


Rubio, 53, has said in recent interviews that Ukraine needs to seek a negotiated settlement with Russia rather than focus on regaining all territory that Russia has taken in the last decade.




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102 years ago, one of the all-time greatest archaeological discoveries was made


A member of the team, a water boy, accidentally stumbled upon a stone that turned out to be the first step of an ancient staircase.




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Secret government photos uncover key archaeological findings in Iraq


The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was a crucial victory for Arab Muslim forces of the Rashidun Caliphate over the Sasanian Empire.




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Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures


The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.




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Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey


The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.




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War’s hidden casualties: Mideast conflict unleashes severe environmental consequences


The current conflict in the Middle East will leave a lasting environmental impact, prompting calls for urgent restoration and cross-border cooperation.




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Change the climate: Israel’s environmental potential at COP29 and regional impact


Israel showcases climate tech at COP29 but misses deeper environmental focus.




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Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says


The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas. Those emissions would total 37.4 billion tons in 2024, up by 0.8% in 2023, the report said.




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Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right


Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."




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Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic


Russia started mass supplying its military with Zicron missiles to attempt to boost its nuclear forces.




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Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA


Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.




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The Jerusalem Post is heading to the Magic City. Are you coming with us?


On December 9-10, 2024, The Jerusalem Post will host an inaugural summit in Miami, bringing forward the discussions about the "tomorrow" of our community.





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How Iran’s attacks on Israel backfired, escalating regional conflict


Israel’s counterattacks on Iran underscore high stakes in Middle East.




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The Abraham Accords 2.0 is the only path forward for a peaceful Middle East


With Trump poised to resume his role as a champion of these accords, we have a window of opportunity to take a bold step.




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Montana Tucker: 'Come to Israel and see it with your own eyes'


The influencer and activist has been outspoken in her support for Israel and has been using her platform to combat antisemitism around the world. 




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Trump picks Jewish real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Mideast envoy


Trump also said he will nominate Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense.




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Kenya: House Education Committee Turns to Govt As Lecturers Strike Persists

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Talks between the National Assembly Education Committee,university lecturers, and public universities failed to kick off on Tuesday amid a stalement over a strike declared unprotected by courts.




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Uganda: COP29 - Nankabirwa Calls for Clean Cooking Solutions to Support Refugee Communities, Protect Forests

[Nile Post] Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda's extensive refugee population and safeguard the country's forests.




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Sudan: Australian Court Jails Man for Leaving Wife 'Discarded' in Sudan

[Dabanga] Melbourne, Australia -- A 52-year-old man was jailed in Australia today, after he deceived his Sudanese wife into leaving Australia, and subsequently left her stranded in Sudan. A Sudanese family law expert has hailed the verdict as "a victory for women". The man, who is an Australian citizen, was charged by Australian Federal Police in 2022, under exit trafficking legislation, enacted by Australia to combat human trafficking that pivots on the departure, instead of the arrival of the victim. Neither names may be revealed for




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Africa: Climate Change Finance, Natural Capital Accounting By African Countries, Top African Development Bank Group's Agenda At Cop 29

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The world's largest annual climate conference opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, with African nations ramping up efforts to tackle climate change. At COP29, the African Development Bank aims to mobilize additional resources for climate action in Africa and launch a bold new approach to assessing African economies by including their "green wealth."




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Sudan: Political Actors Condemn Further Airstrikes On Darfur

[Dabanga] Airstrikes killed dozens and injured others in Nyala and neighbouring Beleil in South Darfur and Mellit, El Koma, and Kabkabiya in North Darfur on Saturday and Sunday, according to a Radio Dabanga listener. Multiple political actors and groups have condemned the "random" air raids.




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Africa: Every Breath Counts on World Pneumonia Day

[allAfrica] World Pneumonia Day is held every year on November 12. This year it focuses on events around partnerships, aiming to lower mortality rates and strengthen pandemic defenses by uniting organizations to expand access to life-saving interventions.




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Malawi: Tithawire Kuti? Malawians Struggling to Make Ends Meet Amid Soaring Cooking Oil Prices

[Nyasa Times] Malawians across the country are feeling the weight of soaring cooking oil prices, with many struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise. Over the past month, the price of cooking oil has surged by an average of 12%, forcing consumers to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase essential household items.




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Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates

[Mastercard Foundation] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. The event will connect over 30,000 skilled professionals to the job market.




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Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

[ISS] In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend.




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Ethiopia: UN Conducts Fourth Review of Ethiopia's Human Rights Record Amid Mounting Reports of Rights Abuses

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's human rights record is under review today, 12 November 2024, by the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, marking the fourth assessment of the country's human rights practices.




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North Africa: Groupe Telecom Algerie

[Huawei] Istanbul, Türkiye -- The Net5.5G Pioneer Award ceremony was successfully held at the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit themed "Accelerating Net5.5G, Striding to Intelligence" during the 10th Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), co-hosted by the UN Broadband Commission, World Broadband Association (WBBA), and Huawei.




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Sudan: Allies of Warring Generals 'Enabling the Slaughter,' Security Council Hears

[UN News] The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN's top political affairs official told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that a ceasefire and a negotiated political solution remain the only viable path to peace.




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Africa: How Could U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa Play Out Under Trump 2.0?

[VOA] Johannesburg -- President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be closely watching the incoming administration's movements further afield, in Africa, where U.S.-China rivalry is high.




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Cancer medication funding to be taken over by health ministry from community chest fund

Responsibility for the funding of cancer medication is set to be taken over by the Health Ministry from the Malta Community Chest Fund • Minister announces Paola Health Hub set to launch operations this week




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Malta, WWII’s most heavily bombed country, makes pitch for military enthusiasts

VisitMalta launches military tourism segment aimed at attracting military history enthusiasts to Malta




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Film Commission delays in funds and rebate crippling local productions – MEIA

Maltese producers raise alarm over ripple effect of late payments in funding and services to creatives from Malta Film Commission




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Children lay out their vision for Malta in conference with national leaders

Malta ESG Alliance holds ISIMGħUNA conference to bring children and national leaders together to talk about the country's future




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Commuters face heavy traffic as SiGMA convention kicks off

This event is expected to draw around 25,000 attendees, leading to significant delays on key routes across the island




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Church and independent schools outperform state schools in computer literacy

Females perform better than males • Malta’s computer literacy score is within international average for computer literacy and substantially below average in computational thinking




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Portraying the Xinjiang Attack: Ethnic Conflict or Terrorism?

While the Chinese government has made clear that the Xinjiang attack was an act of terrorism, Western media has misreported it as an incident related to ethnic conflict.




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Bo Xilai: Anti-Corruption Failure in China

At the root of Bo Xilai's fall from a shining political career is a chronic, systemic problem of corruption in China's single-party political system.




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The International Criminal Court in Afghanistan

Transitional justice efforts have failed in Afghanistan. The ICC has become one of the few serious accountability options still available to this war-torn country.




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Afghanistan's Upcoming Presidential Elections

On April 5, the Afghan people will vote in the country's third-ever presidential elections, but corruption and security pose significant obstacles.




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India-China: Evolving Geoeconomics

Bilateral business and financial engagement is growing between India and China, with India taking advantage of China's favorable financing terms.




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Is Trump Reversing Course on Iran?

The Trump administration is attempting to dial down the tension with Iran, lowering the risk of military conflict and pushing for diplomatic negotiations.




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Iranian Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani Could Face Execution

According to reports, Amir Nasr-Azadani, a soccer player from Iran may face execution for participating in ongoing anti-government protests in the country.




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Detention, Torture and Killing of Afghan Women Continues

Throughout 2022, the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan introduced and enforced some of the worst gender-based discriminatory policies seen anywhere in the world.