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Alarm over Iranian woman’s death after ‘improper’ hijab arrest

Village Reporter
Mahsa Amini was arrested a week ago by Iran’s “morality police” in Teheran. The 22-year-old, whose Kurdish name is Jhina – fell into a coma shortly after collapsing at a detention centre, and died three days later, officially of a heart attack. In Geneva, Spokesperson for the UN rights office OHCHR, Ravina Shamdasani, said that there was also deep concern… Read More
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Myanmar: Guterres strongly condemns army attacks which left 11 children dead

Village Reporter
According to news reports, helicopter gunships together with troops under the command of the ruling Junta, opened fire last Friday on the temple school in Let Yet Kone, in the Sagaing Region of northern Myanmar. The military reportedly said that it had launched the attack on insurgents which they claim were hiding in the school. February 2021 coup Myanmar has… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Benefits of Online Betting Sports

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– – The sports betting industry has existed for as long as sports have existed. It is a hobby of sports betters to bet on their beloved sport. Traditionally sports betting is done in a casino. But now the sport has moved ahead with technological advancements due to technological advances. People are moving toward remote betting methods. As it has… Read More
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Nigeria makes its biggest ever cocaine seizure worth over $278m

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– – The Nigerian drug enforcement agency has made its biggest seizure of cocaine in the country’s history. Four Nigerian men aged 69, 65, and two 53-year-olds were arrested in different parts of Lagos, officials said. A foreign national was also arrested during the operation, the agency said. In a statement the agency said “At least, four drug barons including… Read More
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Afghanistan: UN repeats call for Taliban to allow girls full access to school

Village Reporter
In a strong personal appeal, the UN Secretary-General tweeted on Sunday that the past 12 months represented “a year of lost knowledge and opportunity that they will never get back”. Sunday marks one year since girls were banned from attending high school in Afghanistan. A year of lost knowledge and opportunity that they will never get back. Girls belong in… Read More
Africa World 

Public funeral for late British Queen Elizabeth II ends

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– – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault in St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Monday. That brought to an end the committal service concluding the public funeral events for the late monarch. World dignitaries gathered together earlier in the day at the Westminster Abbey – the building in which the Queen was… Read More
Africa Business World 

5 Ways to Get Success in Forex Trading?

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– – The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as the Forex or currency market, has become the biggest trading platform to earn money for years. You can easily access this incredible platform and make your dreams come true. But the correct initial step in trading, especially forex trading, leads you to success. Following the right path can make a huge… Read More
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Ghana declares end of Marburg outbreak

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– – Health officials in Ghana have declared that the recent outbreak of the Marburg virus is now over following no positive case in 42 days. In July, an alert over the outbreak of the highly infectious disease related to Ebola was issued  after two deaths were recorded. One of those later turned out to have been incorrectly diagnosed. In… Read More
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Nigeria and Morocco sign agreement for gas pipeline

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– – Morocco and Nigeria have signed an agreement to build a major pipeline transporting gas from south-east Nigeria and across the Sahara. The 7,000km (4,300-mile) link – originating from Brass Island – will connect with the Maghreb European Pipeline in northern Morocco. The pipeline will go through 13 African countries. Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) boss Mele Kyari told… Read More
Pacific 

Youth Changemakers at the forefront of advocating for sexual health and rights

Village Reporter
SUMITA THAPAR – CNS A regional initiative across countries in Asia is helping young people find innovative solutions to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in their communities. In Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, a football player has put together a football team of vulnerable and marginalised children. Sport has transformative power, he says, adding that playing football will help channelise… Read More
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