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Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 22:00
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off.

Bhopal gas leak survivors call for justice 40 years on

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:47
In 1984, an industrial gas leak led to half a million people being poisoned and thousands being killed in Bhopal, India.

South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift marital law

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:26
Decision comes after parliament votes to reject his martial law declaration and cabinet approves reversal of decision.

China hits back against US chip crackdown

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:04
Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips.

Biden makes historic visit by a US president to Angola

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:03
President Joe Biden made history as the first US president to visit Angola.

One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon as Netanyahu says war is not over

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 20:28
Israeli officials threaten to expand attacks on Lebanon if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses.

South Korea martial law: How did we get here?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 20:08
The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.

South Korean parliament votes against president’s martial law declaration

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 20:02
South Korea’s parliament voted to revoke President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law.

Can efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations for Gaza make progress?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 19:22
Israeli bombardments carry on across Gaza, causing more deaths and devastation.

US Embassy in Kenya unveils new tech hub for innovators

Technology - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 19:08
In Kenya, tech entrepreneurs who had trouble accessing resources as simple as an internet connection are getting an assist from American libraries. The U.S. Embassy in Kenya is now operating six tech hubs, the newest of which opened in Nairobi last month. Victoria Amunga reports. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo

Is the battle for Aleppo part of Syria’s war?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:26
Opposition forces stormed into regime-held areas, shaking the status quo and bringing the war back into the spotlight.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:09
The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran's use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:59
Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.

Where was the Lebanese government as Israel waged war?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 16:49
As Israel relentlessly bombed Lebanon, the country’s military largely stayed out of the war.

Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 16:26
Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families in Belgian colonies because they were mixed-race.

This year, Arab-American political power came to the fore

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 16:03
Arab Americans no longer ‘accept crumbs’, they want their ‘share of the pie’ in US politics.

Muqeem takes five wickets as Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe to win T20 series

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 15:59
Pakistan wins by 10 wickets to take a 2-0 lead with one match to play in the three-game series.

Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 15:52
Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.

South Korean president declares martial law in shock decision

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 15:52
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has unexpectedly declared martial law across the country.

Wolves to lose ‘strictly protected’ status in Europe

Around The Globe - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 15:47
The wolf's protection status will be lowered from 'strictly protected' to 'protected'.

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