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Former Peru President Alan Garcia Shoots Himself as Police Try to Arrest Him over Bribery Allegations

Former Peru President Alan Garcia on Wednesday shot himself to reportedly avoid arrest. Garcia is said to have shot himself after police officers arrived at his residence in the country's capital Lima to arrest him ov…

Apr 17, 2019

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End of 30-Year Era as Sudan President Omar Al-Bashir Steps Down After Mass Protests

Following mass protests in Sudan capital Khartoum, President Omar al-Bashir has reportedly stepped down. Sources within government and a provincial minister have on Thursday revealed that consultations are underway to…

Apr 11, 2019

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US Makes Good its Threat, Revokes ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's Visa

The United States has reportedly revoked the entry visa of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, her office says. Bensouda's office says the move is a response to her inquiry into pos…

Apr 5, 2019

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French President Macron Appoints 39-Year-Old Senegalese-Born Woman as New Gov't Spokesperson

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a Senegalese-born woman as the new government spokesperson. 39-year-old Sibeth Ndiaye has been appointed to the powerful position in the new cabinet changes made by Presi…

Apr 1, 2019

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Bizarre: 20-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth to Twins 26 Days After Delivering Her First Child

A 20-year-old Bangladeshi woman has given birth to twins less than a month after delivering her first child. CNN reports that Arifa Sultana has been blessed with two more babies 26 days after she gave birth to a boy i…

Mar 29, 2019

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World's Most Expensive Car Unveiled

French luxury car manufacturer Bugatti has unveiled the world’s most expensive car. The new brand, La Voiture Noire, has been unveiled at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. Nicknamed the Batmobile, La Voitur…

Mar 19, 2019

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49 People Killed at New Zealand Mosques Shootings

49 people were killed and about 40 others seriously injured when a suspect opened fire at two mosques at the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday. Witnesses said a man clad in military-style camouflage clothing…

Mar 15, 2019

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Ethiopian Airlines Grounds All Boeing 737 MAX Jets After Sunday Crash

Ethiopian Airlines has announced it has grounded all Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets following Sunday morning crash that claimed the lives of 157 people. In a statement, the airline says the flights will remain grounded until "…

Mar 11, 2019

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Retains World's Richest Person Title in 2019 Ranking

Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has retained his position as the world's richest man in the latest billionaires ranking by Forbes. Bezos's net worth increased by $19 billion to $131 billion from the previous year. …

Mar 6, 2019

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HIV-Positive London Man Cured of AIDS Virus after Bone Marrow Transplant

An HIV-positive man from London, United Kingdom has become the second known adult globally to be cured of the AIDS virus. His doctors say the man was cleared of the virus after he received a bone marrow transplant fro…

Mar 5, 2019

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Be Charged in Corruption Cases

(Reuters) Israel’s attorney-general intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases, Israeli TV said on Thursday, citing the Justice Ministry. The reported decision, ahead of Israel’s Apr…

Feb 28, 2019

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Uganda's Ruling Party Declares President Museveni, 73, as its Sole Presidential Candidate for 2021 Elections

Uganda's governing party National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unanimously endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its sole presidential candidate for the 2021 elections. In a statement, the party says that its supreme…

Feb 20, 2019

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Fresh Airstrike by US Forces Kills 13 Al-Shabaab Fighters

The United States military forces have killed 13 more Al-Shabaab militants in the latest airstrike in Somalia. US Africa Command says the airstrike targeted an Al-Shabaab camp in Gandarshe, Lower Shebelle Region. The…

Feb 3, 2019

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24 More Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Latest Airstrike by US Forces

24 more Al-Shabab fighters have been killed during an airstrike launched by the United States military forces in Somalia. In a statement, the US Africa Command says the airstrike was carried out on Wednesday at an Al-…

Feb 1, 2019

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Briefcase Stolen from Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Contained $1,000,000

Fresh reports indicate that a briefcase stolen from former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's home three weeks ago contained about $1,000,000. Zimbabwe's government-owned newspaper, The Herald reports that updated cou…

Jan 26, 2019

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DRC Opposition Candidate Martin Fayulu Declares Himself President

Democratic Republic of Congo opposition candidate Martin Fayulu has declared himself President in a move that is likely to further escalate unrest in the Central African country. This comes after the country's constit…

Jan 20, 2019

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US Airstrike Leaves 52 Al-Shabaab Fighters Dead

52 Al-Shabaab fighters have been killed in Somalia following an airstrike launched by the United States military forces. The airstrike comes after the militia group attacked a Somali army base, forcing the US to inter…

Jan 20, 2019

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Suitcase Containing $150,000 Stolen from Former Zimbabwe President Mugabe's Home

A suitcase containing $150,000 has been stolen from former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's home. BBC reports that the cash was stolen from the former politician's rural home in Zvimba, near the country's capital Ha…

Jan 12, 2019

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World's Richest Man Jeff Bezos Divorces His Wife of 25 Years

The world's wealthiest person - Jeff Bezos - and his wife MacKenzie have announced they are dissolving their marriage. In a joint statement posted on the Amazon founder and Chief Executive Officer's Twitter handle, th…

Jan 10, 2019

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Ilhan Omar, a Former Refugee at Kenya's Daadab Camp, Breaks 181-Year US Congress Hijab Ban

Ilhan Omar has made history as the first member of the United States Congress to enter the House wearing hijab since a ban was imposed close to two centuries ago. The US Congress was forced to change rules to allow Ms…

Jan 5, 2019