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Plagiarism Allegations: Harvard President resigns
The President of Harvard University resigned Tuesday, the prestigious US school’s student newspaper reported, after she faced criticism over allegations of plagiarism and her handling of anti-Semitism on campus.
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JUST IN: Congo’s president, Felix Tshisekedi wins re-election
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected for a second term after getting more than 73% of the vote in this month's presidential election, the country's election commission said on Sunday.
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Happy New Year: Kiritimati Island, New Zealand already in 2024
Nigeria will join other countries across the world to say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the New Year 2024. The trepidation with which Nigerians look to 2024 should not spoil the fun.
Therefore, let’s meet the first country to say ‘Happy!-->!-->!-->…
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Lightning killed 16 members of my family on my wedding day: Groom
Sixteen people were killed after they were struck by lightning on their way to a wedding in the South Asian country of Bangladesh, the BBC reported.
According to the groom, Muman, his family were on their way to join him, but a heavy!-->!-->!-->…
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France jails Rwandan doctor Munyemana for role in 1994 Tutsi genocide
A Rwandan doctor has been sentenced to 23 years in prison in France for his role in the Tutsi massacre in the African country in 1994.
Sosthene Munyemana, 68, was convicted guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity, and assisting in!-->!-->!-->…
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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86
Kuwait's leader Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced.
The sheikh had led the oil-rich nation for the last three years after taking over from his half-brother, Sheikh Sabah!-->!-->!-->…
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ECOWAS suspends Niger from regional bodies
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS/CEDEAO) has officially suspended the Republic of Niger by all sub-regional bodies until constitutional order is restored in the country.
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13 Israelis, 10 Thais, One Filipino freed by Hamas – Qatar
A total of 24 hostages — 13 Israelis, 10 Thais, and one Filipino — were handed over Friday to the Red Cross in Gaza by Hamas, Qatar, which mediated the deal, said.
“Those released include 13 Israeli citizens, some of whom are dual!-->!-->!-->…
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Liberia: President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai
Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile!-->…
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Supreme Court rules UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful
The UK Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda and upheld a lower court ruling that it was unlawful, in a major setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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