Russia hammers Kyiv with missiles in large-scale attack

[ad_1] KYIV – Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv on Tuesday morning, officials said, in a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital and other cities that killed at least five people and injured nearly 130 others, a day after President Vladimir Putin of Russia promised to retaliate for a Ukrainian assault on a Russian city.The barrage — which the Ukrainian air force said involved about 100 missiles, including hypersonic weapons […]

January 4, 2024 1

Africa

Youcef Atal: Nice’s Algeria defender given eight-month suspended sentence for inciting religious hatred

[ad_1] Youcef Atal joined Nice in 2018 from Algerian club Paradou ACAlgeria defender Youcef Atal has been handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Israel and Gaza.The Nice criminal court ruled that Atal must also pay a €45,000 (£38,886) fine for posting an antisemitic video on his Instagram account.The 27-year-old is suspended "until further notice" […]

January 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Provides One Million Usd to Support DDR

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) has provided one million US dollar grant to support the Disarmament, Demobilization and Rehabilitation (DDR) efforts in Ethiopia today. The grant was signed by Commissioner of National Rehabilitation Commission,Teshome Toga and Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission, Bankole Adeoye. During the signing ceremony, Teshoma said the grant will help to support efforts in the implementation of DDR. This AU's initiative would encourage other partners to provide […]

January 4, 2024 1

News

Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations to Welcome, Host Second Generation Ethiopians

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Ministry of Tourism announced today that Ethiopia has finalized preparations to warmly welcome second-generation Ethiopians invited by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to come to their homeland. Recall that PM Abiy called on second-generation Ethiopians to reconnect with their ancestral root and contribute to the nation's vibrant growth this weekend. Following the call, Ministry of Tourism has established a committee that welcomes the second-generation. Briefing the media, Tourism Minister Nasise Challi said the call by the premier […]

January 4, 2024 2

Africa

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup

[ad_1] Ernest Bai Koroma has been under house arrest since the attack last November. [ad_2] Source link

January 4, 2024

Japan

In pictures: Rescue efforts continue three days after Ishikawa earthquake

[ad_1] “It has been over 40 hours since the earthquake and there continue to be many reports of people who need rescue,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a news conference on Wednesday morning. “We must keep in mind that this is a race against time and continue to put all our labor into rescue efforts, with life-saving as our top priority.” After the so-called golden 72 hours following an earthquake, […]

January 4, 2024 1

Japan

The twin fronts in the battle over Israel’s identity

[ad_1] The decision by the Israeli Supreme Court to reject legislative control over the judiciary ends for now the languishing effort by the far-right government of Benjamin Netanyahu to diminish the courts, which had already sparked nine months of protests that only ended when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.The protests had deeply divided Israel, but the subsequent war united it, with even pilots and reservists who had vowed to […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Morocco: Upper House Unanimously Approves Bill to Combat Doping in Sport

[ad_1] Rabat — The House of Advisors unanimously approved, at a legislative session held on Tuesday, bill no. 06.23 amending and supplementing law no. 97.12 on the fight against doping in sport. Presenting this text, Minister of National Education, Preschool Learning and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, affirmed that the government is determined to redouble its efforts to rehabilitate and modernize sports legislation, and to promote reforms aimed at bringing about a qualitative change in the working methods and mechanisms of national […]

January 3, 2024 2

Japan

Frontiers roll over Impulse once again for third straight Rice Bowl

[ad_1] The Fujitsu Frontiers downed the arch rival Panasonic Impulse 16-10 at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday to claim a third straight XLeague championship in the Rice Bowl.The 77th edition of Japanese gridiron’s showpiece event was an odd combination of offenses moving the ball with ease between the 20-yard-lines throughout the game, before acceding to defensive dominance once in the red zone.The Frontiers set down a marker early, forcing the Impulse […]

January 3, 2024 2

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