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Uganda set to pass bill to criminalise LGBTQ, says current ban not enough
Uganda’s parliament on Thursday took up a bill that would criminalise identifying as LGBTQ, with lawmakers saying the current ban on same-sex relations does not go far enough. Anti-LGBTQ sentiment is…
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[Photos] Civilians killed in their sleed after Russia unleashed fresh missile strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a huge wave of missile strikes across Ukraine while people slept on Thursday, killing at least six civilians, knocking out electricity and forcing a nuclear power plant off the grid. …
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Suspect gunned down after shooting 3 Los Angeles police officers
Three Los Angeles police officers were shot and wounded on Wednesday evening but were in stable condition, while the suspect was dead, according to the chief of police and media reports. “I’m relieve…
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Former convict opens shop to sell stolen items
In a textbook case of a leopard failing to change its spots, a former convict set free on bail pending appeal reverted to his old ways. While he would have secured his freedom and started afresh, Tru…
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Kenya’s first lady calls for national prayers against LGBTQ
Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto has declared national prayers against homosexuality in the country, saying the family unit was under attack. Mrs Ruto said the country cannot condone the Supreme Court …
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Insiders tells BBC that twitter can’t protect users from trolls any more
Twitter insiders have told the BBC that the company is no longer able to protect users from trolling, state-co-ordinated disinformation and child sexual exploitation, following lay-offs and changes u…
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French strikes over pension reform plans to disrupt public transport on Tuesday
Industrial action in France over the government’s planned pensions overhaul will cause heavy disruption to public transport again on Tuesday, the transport minister and several public transport autho…
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South African’s Ramaphosa to announce cabinet reshuffle on Monday
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the national executive at 7:00 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Monday, presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said on Sunday. A cabinet reshuffle …
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Trump vows to stay in 2024 race even if indicted
Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race even if his indicted in any of the multiple criminal investigations bearing down on him. The former president held a press confere…
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[Nigeria elections] Nigerian lady injures her lover’s hand for voting for APC
A Nigerian lady, identified as Annie, has been accused of scalding her boyfriend, Victor’s hand with hot oil over his choice of candidate at the just concluded presidential elections in Abuja. Accord…