Wadh Kassim
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DRCongo, Rwanda Outline Deal On Mining, Economic Cooperation: US
A peace agreement reached in June aimed to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo. It was overseen by Washington which has sought to increase its access to the region’s vast mineral wealth.
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US to Refuse Visas to Palestinian Authority Officials
The United States said Thursday it would deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials, accusing the body which governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank of seeking to “internationalize” the situation.
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Rights Groups Urge Nepal to Reverse Telegram Ban
The Himalayan nation blocked access to the app on July 18, citing a rise in online fraud and money laundering.
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Lithuanian PM Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Paluckas was previously convicted of abuse of office while serving as the director of the Vilnius City municipal administration. He was fined.
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Thai-Cambodia Clashes Spread Along Frontier as Death Toll Rises
Thailand and Cambodia pounded each other with heavy artillery fire for a third day on Saturday, as a border conflict that killed at least 33 people and displaced more than 150,000 from their homes spread…
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Kenya Police Watchdog Says 65 Dead After Recent Protests
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) said 65 people died during the protests that occurred on June 12, 17 and 25, and July 7.
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Kenya Pulls Out of Pre-CHAN Friendlies Over Poor Pitch Conditions in Tanzania
Head coach Benni McCarthy explained that the playing surface in Karatu did not meet the standards required for high-level preparation. After consultations with the technical bench, the team opted to return to Nairobi to resume…
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EU Readies Retaliatory List Targeting US Services
US President Donald Trump blindsided the European Union earlier this month by threatening to slap 30 percent tariffs on the bloc’s goods, despite months of talks to get an agreement.









