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The Role of Civil Society in Times of Crisis

By www.ipsnews.net
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:46:48 +0000

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shown us something that most of us haven’t seen in our lifetimes: Large numbers of people unable to have two meals a day.  The tragedy is that the government has enough and more foodgrains to feed people during this time; the real issue is of distribution—both in terms of broken […]

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Former Child Bride Holds Pakistan to Account for Wrongful Imprisonment in Historic Legal Challenge

By www.ipsnews.net
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:22:01 +0000

A former Pakistani child bride, who was wrongly accused of killing her husband at 13 and subsequently spent almost two decades in prison, is making history by being the first victim of a miscarriage of justice to seek compensation from the state, say legal human rights experts.   This March, Rani Tanveer, who was released in […]

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News24.co.ke | Kenya accuses UN of bowing to pressure in South Sudan probe

By www.news24.co.ke
Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 08:44:12 +0200

Kenya has accused the UN of bowing to pressure from other countries by setting up an investigation that pins the blame for peacekeeping failures in South Sudan on the Kenyan force commander.


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News24.co.ke | Kenya deports South Sudan rebel official over Facebook post

By www.news24.co.ke
Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:45:23 +0200

A Kenyan official says a South Sudanese rebel spokesperson has been deported to South Sudan over a Facebook posting, while colleagues fear for his life and human rights workers say he was a UN-registered refugee.


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News24.co.ke | Bomet Governor, Issac Ruto to be flown to South Africa for treatment

By www.news24.co.ke
Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:38:44 +0200

Bomet Governor, Isaac Ruto who was being treated for injuries at Nairobi Hospital after clashes with police will be transferred a hospital in South Africa, a report says..


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News24.co.ke | Two UN officials clash due to smelly socks at JKIA

By www.news24.co.ke
Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:04:41 +0200

Two United Nations employees on Friday were apprehended at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for fighting over smelly shoes.


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News24.co.ke | Kisii County teacher busted for impersonating KCSE pupils

By www.news24.co.ke
Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:01:49 +0200

A high school teacher in Kisii County was arrested on Tuesday for impersonating a 20-year old girl during a KCSE exam.


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Toward the indispensable political, economic and social integration of Latin America and the Caribbean

By www.granma.cu
Published On :: Tue, 9 Dec 2014 08:52:30 -0800

CARICOM-CUBA SUMMIT Toward the indispensable political, economic and social integration of Latin America and the Caribbean Key remarks by President Raúl Castro opening the Fifth CARICOM-Cuba Summit in Havana, December 8, 2014


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Antarctic researchers are now isolating within isolation

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:38:12 GMT

In the frozen and desolate expanse of Antarctica, Davis station leader David Knoff and other expeditioners are well aware of what it takes to live this way.


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Bill Gates, in rebuke of Trump, calls WHO funding cut 'as dangerous as it sounds'

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:25:19 GMT

The Microsoft co-founder said halting funding for the World Health Organisation during a world health crisis was "as dangerous as it sounds".


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South Korea's coronavirus battle propels government to election win

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:29:42 GMT

Despite the strict lockdown requirements on voting, turnout was higher than any parliamentary elections held since 1992.


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Gangnam smile: North Korean defector wins South Korea's swankiest seat

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:34:01 GMT

Thae Yong-ho was Pyongyang's deputy ambassador to the UK where he had managed secret funds for leader Kim Jong-un until he fled to the South in 2016.


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Ivanka Trump, disregarding federal guidelines, travelled to New Jersey for Passover

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:17:02 GMT

Donald Trump's eldest daughter left Washington for another one of her family's homes, even as she has publicly thanked people for self-quarantining.


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Drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury released from Colombian prison

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:08:01 GMT

The Australian woman has been released from prison in Bogota, Colombia, as the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic.


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Jobs first: Bolsonaro fires popular health expert

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:52:01 GMT

Few global leaders have done more than Bolsonaro to play down the pandemic, which has killed nearly 2000 Brazilians.


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With butlers in isolation, wealthy are forced to learn housekeeping

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:50:03 GMT

A housekeeping staffing company says "We're getting calls from the principals themselves saying, 'I've never had to change the bed - what do I do?"


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Boris Johnson starts to take back control as Britain prepares to ease lockdown

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:15:11 GMT

As part of a major set of changes, the British government government will closely examine the economic and health impacts of the lockdown, as it prepares to decide when and how some measures can be eased.


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British government on the defensive over claims Boris Johnson skipped coronavirus meetings

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:26:01 GMT

Current and former cabinet ministers have rushed to defend Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the wake of damning claims.


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'Crossed the Rubicon': Bolsonaro attends protest for military intervention

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:57:03 GMT

At a protest outside the army headquarters in Brasilia, tightly packed protesters were calling for the Supreme Court and Congress to be shut down.


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Coronavirus pandemic: South Koreans return to work, malls and golf courses

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:59:03 GMT

As the number of new coronavirus infections drops below 20 a day, big firms start social distancing back at the office.


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Facebook removes anti-quarantine protest events in some US states

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:01 GMT

Stay-at-home orders, which experts say are essential to slow the spread of the virus, have battered the US economy.


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South Korea plays down reports Kim Jong-un is near death

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:47:03 GMT

Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill.


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US state of Missouri sues China over coronavirus pandemic

By www.smh.com.au
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:59:01 GMT

Lawsuits against other countries are typically fruitless because US law generally prohibits them with rare exceptions, said one international law expert.


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COMMENTARY: Oil is not ‘dead’ despite the eagerness of some to write its obituary

By globalnews.ca
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:02 +0000

The prime minister will hopefully continue to ignore those who claim the oil and gas industry is dead, Rob Breakenridge says.


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Anand Gandhi wishes he 'had created something with' Irrfan Khan before his passing

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 03:18:00 +0500

Anand Gandhi revealed that before Irrfan Khan’s demise, he had been discussing a possible collaboration


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Sona Mohapatra slams Ram Gopal Varma for sexist remark on domestic violence

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:18:28 +0500

Sona Mohapatra recently called out controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma after he made a sexist remark


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Deepika Padukone highlights importance of music, songs

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:53:23 +0500

The actress is in self-isolation with husband Ranveer Singh and the couple has been keeping their fans updated on social media.


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Gulshan Grover believes losing Irrfan Khan's death was 'a personal loss'

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:35:35 +0500

Gulshan Grover spoke at length about the demise of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor and its personal impact


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Sonam Kapoor receives love, prayers on her second wedding anniversary

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:28:58 +0500

Anil Kapoor wrote, "May you be blessed with all the love & happiness, just as we feel blessed to have you in our lives."


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Ananya Panday, James McVey to face off against gruesome outcomes of online bullying

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:11:56 +0500

Ananya Panday joined James McVey to spread awareness against online bullying's detrimental impact


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Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez all set to release their song 'Tere Bina'

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:20:23 +0500

Salman Khan shared the video of the interview also featuring Tere Bina co-star Jacqueline on his Instagram handle.


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Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to unveil UK's lockdown exit roadmap on Sunday

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:18:05 +0200

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Coronavirus: How society is adapting to keep us apart amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:12:41 +0200

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Coronavirus: Greek restaurateurs' empty chairs protest over social distancing plan

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:57:18 +0200

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Coronavirus exacerbating ''disordered world'' warns EU's top diplomat

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:50:21 +0200

Coronavirus exacerbating ''disordered world'' warns EU's top diplomat


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Coronavirus: Czechs so far avoid worst of COVID-19 despite lenient lockdown

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:59:05 +0200

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'We'll Meet Again': Britons mark VE Day with song

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:29:31 +0200

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Senator Faisal Javed mother's death condoled APNS also expresses grief

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Friday condoled the passing away of the mother of Senator Faisal Javed, who is also chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and...

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Isolation ward handed over to Drosh hospital

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500

CHITRAL: An isolation ward set up by Aga Khan Health Service at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Drosh, was handed over to the Health Department on Friday.District Health Officer Dr Shahzada Haiderul...

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Chris Hemsworth says he likes Joe Russo's take on 'Extraction' ending

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:08:00 +0500

Chris Hemsworth says he likes Joe Russo's take on 'Extraction' ending


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Netflix says first two seasons of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' are arriving next month

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:56:00 +0500

Netflix says the first two seasons of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' are arriving next month


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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt 'more cordial' than before despite divorce row: sources

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:24:13 +0500

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt are more cordial than ever before


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Ryan Reynolds opens up about Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot starrer 'Red Notice'

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:01:00 +0500

Ryan Reynolds said: "I’m guessing we might’ve finished the movie if we didn’t spend most of the time in laughing around.”


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Kate Middleton, Prince William make sweet change to their social media accounts

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:02:00 +0500

The profile photo on the Kensington Royal Twitter and Instagram pages was changed to an image of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children


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Demi Lovato makes loved-up appearance with Max Ehrich in Ariana Grande's new song

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:30:22 +0500

Demi Lovato left fans gushing after she made a PDA-filled appearance with boyfriend Max Ehrich in Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new track


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Tekashi 6ix9ine returns with new song, shatters Instagram live viewership record

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:00:00 +0500

In his first post-prison track 'Gooba,' Tekashi 6ix9ine flaunted his jaw-dropping performance accompanied by six women and a puppy


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Political prisoner in Tagum dies due to illness

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:19:11 +0000

“Her untimely death underscores the failure of the prison system to provide even the most basic health care for treatable illnesses that justifies the petition we filed at the Supreme Court seeking the humanitarian release of the elderly and the sick who are most vulnerable to succumbing to the pandemic.”

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Austrian ski resort covers glacier after virus cuts season

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500

STUBAI GLACIER, Austria: With its season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, one of Austria’s most popular glacial ski resorts covered its glacier in protective fabric earlier than usual this year to help preserve it for a still uncertain reopening, foreign media reported.In a normal...


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Father, son charged with killing black man Ahmaud Arbery

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500

SAVANNAH, Ga: More than two months after a black man was shot to death while jogging on a Sunday afternoon, Georgia investigators conceded that the facts show enough evidence to jail a white father and son on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault, a UK based news agency reported.The...


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N Korea lashes out at South Korean military drills, greets China

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500

SEOUL: North Korea lashed out at South Korea over recent military drills, while leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal message to China’s Xi Jinping to congratulate him on that country’s success in controlling the coronavirus, state media reported on Friday, foreign media reported.A North...


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