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Armed clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration

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Armed clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Supporters of opposition political figures and state security forces continued to clash in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Thursday after fighting broke out Wednesday evening ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration. No official casualty figures were immediately available from the violence that prompted calls for restraint from the United Nations and the United … Read more

Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit

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Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit

TORONTO — TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move toward independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff.” Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta, said last week a vote would be held Oct. 19 on whether Alberta should stay in … Read more

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul, commission 1st destroyer

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North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul, commission 1st destroyer

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it will deploy new long-range artillery systems this year that are capable of striking South Korea’s capital region and will commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks. The announcement comes days after South Korea said North Korea’s newly revised constitution drops all references to Korean unification, … Read more

Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion

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Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion

NAIROBI, Kenya — A court of appeal in Kenya Friday overturned a ruling that affirmed the right to access abortion, setting up a legal clash that is likely to be appealed again to the Kenyan Supreme Court. The appeal was based on the 2022 case of a teenager who went to the hospital with pregnancy … Read more

Who is Smita Ghosh, lawyer key to battle against Trump’s birthright citizenship order?

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Who is Smita Ghosh, lawyer key to battle against Trump’s birthright citizenship order?

As the legal battle over the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship is waged in the US Supreme Court, an Indian-American lawyer has emerged as a prominent voice in its defence. Smita Ghosh is playing a critical role against President Donald Trump’s executive order that restricts citizenship to people born on American soil. Ghosh, … Read more

Colombia’s President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

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Colombia’s President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

BOGOTA, Colombia — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution. Petro’s Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate on Sunday … Read more

US appeals court clears way for Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana classrooms – The Times of India

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US appeals court clears way for Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana classrooms – The Times of India

US appeals court allows Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP News). The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing national debate over religion in public education.The … Read more

Thousands of Czechs rally in support of President Pavel in his dispute with foreign minister

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Thousands of Czechs rally in support of President Pavel in his dispute with foreign minister

PRAGUE — Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the Czech Republic on Sunday to voice their support for President Petr Pavel in his dispute with the country’s foreign minister. Organizers from the Million Moments for Democracy non-governmental group said rallies took place in some 400 municipalities, including the second largest city of Brno. The demonstrators followed … Read more

Tanzania opposition leader returns to court for treason trial after monthslong delay

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Tanzania opposition leader returns to court for treason trial after monthslong delay

NAIROBI, Kenya — NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania’s opposition leader charged with treason appeared in court for the first time in months on Monday, but the hearing was adjourned yet again after he opposed the prosecution’s plan to have secret witnesses appear in a special enclosed cell. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been in prison … Read more

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