World
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Ex prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia urges protesters to set aside ‘thirst for revenge’ after release
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia has expressed gratitude to the student protesters and people for ending the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina Wa…
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Imran Khan offers conditional apology for May 9 Mayhem
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday announced seeking conditional apology over the May 9 riots, saying that the CCTV footage of the violent protests should be produced befo…
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Hotel in German collapse in Moselle wine valley kills 2 and traps several
A hotel in Germany’s picturesque Moselle wine valley collapsed overnight, killing two people, local police said on Wednesday, as rescuers worked urgently to extricate the two remaining guests who wer…
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Following a surge in car thefts, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing positive results
Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is working, with fewer of their vehicles being stolen. The companies started offering these updates in February 2023 after a big rise in thefts, partly cause…
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Elon Musk’s X sues advertisers over an alleged boycott
X is suing major advertisers, accusing them of working together to stop buying ads on the platform. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims that a group called GARM advised advertisers to boycott X after…
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The Devastating Reality of Female Genital Mutilation: A call to action
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a brutal practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is a violation of human rights, causing immens…
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Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as running mate
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the November elections, according to CNN. Tim Walz, who is in his second term as Minnesota go…
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Vice President Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, has picked the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, as her running mate for the November elections, according to CNN. A former educator, Walz is cu…
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US Personnel injured in Iraq base attack, officials say
At least five US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, US officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for a possible new wave of attacks by Iran and its…
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All current nonimmigrant visa interview appointments scheduled on or before August 16 remain valid- US embassy
The United States Embassy in Accra is switching to a new visa services provider on August 26, 2024. Access to the old visa service provider’s website and services will end on August 16, 2024. Between…