Opinion – Mexico shamefully joins Russia, Venezuela in backing Cuba’s dictatorship For 30 years, the Soviet Union was the main supporter of Cuba’s communist dictatorship, […]
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Man loses USB flash drive with data on entire city’s residents after night out
Amagasaki city, located northwest of Osaka, Japan, pictured in 2018. Drinks after work probably seemed like a good idea — but for one worker in Japan the […]
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Russia to supply nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia on June 17. Russia will transfer nuclear-capable Iskander-M missile systems to […]
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Paul Kagame is seen by some as a liberator. But critics say Rwanda is only safe for those who toe the line
For decades, Paul Kagame has ruled Rwanda with an iron fist in the mold of the archetypal strongman African leader. Under his rule, the East […]
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These Absurd Dresses Made Guests Feel Truly Uncomfortable
Whether it is for prom, their wedding, or simply a family event, most women daydream about the “perfect dress”. While this all may seem quite […]
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Is British Vogue’s latest cover the best way to celebrate Black beauty?
“Sis have you seen this wonderful cover … it’s amazing,” a friend wrote to me in an Instagram message. It was the British Vogue February […]
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Why are coups making a comeback in Africa?
In just over a year, Africa has experienced three successful coups (two in Mali and one more recently in Guinea), one unsuccessful coup attempt in […]
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Prince Charles meets genocide survivors in Rwanda
The altar of Nyamata Church is draped with a bloodstained cloth. Its pews are gone; in their place stand rows and rows of clothing and […]
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Why some African countries are thinking twice about calling out Putin
Nelson Mandela was once asked why he still had relationships with, among others, Fidel Castro and Yasser Arafat, the Cuban and Palestinian leaders who had […]
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‘Day Zero’: This city is counting down the days until its water taps run dry
Every day, Morris Malambile loads his wheelbarrow full of empty plastic containers and pushes it from his home to the nearest running tap. It’s much […]
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At least 285 people feared dead after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
At least 285 people were killed and many more wounded after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan Wednesday, according to the country’s disaster management authority. The […]
