Month: June 2019
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World
SpaceX launches heaviest rocket yet, carrying 24 satellites
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites Tuesday, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep…
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Africa
Africa Oil & Power to Honor Senegal President as “Africa Oil Man of the Year”
The President will be presented the award during the conference, during which he will also present the keynote address CAPE…
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Africa
Assassinations in Ethiopia amidst regional ‘coup’ attempt, condemned by UN chief
The region has been a hotspot of inter-ethnic violence and the Government reportedly believes that the assassinations are linked NEW…
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Africa
Commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Working Group in West Africa and the Sahel
The Working Group intends to take the opportunity of its 10 years of existence to assess then discuss its achievements…
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General News
Landmark Istanbul loss a blow to Turkey’s Erdogan
ISTANBUL – The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul celebrated a landmark win Sunday in a closely watched repeat election that ended weeks…
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Africa
National mourning after Ethiopia ‘coup attempt’
ETV Gen Seare Mekonnen’s death was announced on state television on Sunday Image caption: Ethiopia has declared a national day…
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Africa
Cavallini, David scores 3 goals, Canada defeats Cuba 7-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Coach John Herdman couldn’t be happier about the state of Canadian soccer. “Our Canadian football system is…
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Africa
Number of dead from Ebola outbreak ‘passes 1,500’
Health workers cover up so they don’t spread EbolaImage caption: As of Sunday, 1,506 people had died in the outbreak…
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Canada
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques set to return after more than six months in space
LONGUEUIL, Que. – David Saint-Jacques is set to return to Earth on Monday after more than six months aboard the…
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Sports
Nick Nurse named new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team. Canada Basketball announced the hiring…
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