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Why You Should Choose an Online Casino Over Another One

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It might be difficult for inexperienced players to select a trustworthy online casino. This is not unexpected when considering the abundance of different types of online casinos. The sheer variety of gambling websites accessible might make it difficult for even the most seasoned gamblers to settle on just one. It’s tempting to just take a stab in the dark and… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Guterres calls for ‘safety’ and ‘security’ of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 

Village Reporter
Guterres gravely concerned  Europe’s largest nuclear plant has come under repeated shelling in recent weeks, sparking fears of a potential nuclear disaster.    Highlighting his continued grave concern over the situation, the UN chief again warned that any damage to Zaporizhzhia, or to any other nuclear facility in Ukraine, could result in a wide-reaching catastrophe.   I remain gravely concerned about… Read More
Pacific 

Social contract needed to lift Asia and Pacific region’s workforce out of poverty

Village Reporter
“Our region spends less than half of the global average on social protection,” said ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. “Almost 60 per cent of the population has no social protection coverage against normal life events such as pregnancy, child-raising, sickness, disability, unemployment or simply getting old”. The 2022 Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific: The Workforce We Need was… Read More
Pacific 

Papua New Guinea: Conflict and election-related violence trigger wave of displacement

Village Reporter
From 13 to 30 August, IOM partnered with local authorities in deploying its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team to track and monitor internal displacement and identify the needs of those most affected in the Highlands region. As assessments in hard-to-access provinces continue, the total number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is expected to rise.   Most immediate needs While security… Read More
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Nigeria: Over 100 militants drown as they flee strikes

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– – Over 100 militants in Nigeria have drowned as they attempted to flee air strikes. The Boko Haram jihadists drowned in a river in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state while fleeing from ground and aerial attacks from Nigerian troops, security sources and residents had said. Reports say the troops aided by air support attacked several villages on the fringes of… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenyans await Supreme Court verdict on disputed presidential election

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– – Kenyans are anxiously waiting for the country’s Supreme Court to deliver its verdict on Monday on a presidential election petition. The court will rule whether to uphold or nullify the result of last month’s presidential election. The ruling will be delivered by a seven-member panel chaired by a female Chief Justice Martha Koome. Opposition leader Raila Odinga who… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Somalia: Al-Shabab fighters kill 18 civilians in overnight attacks

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– – At least 18 civilians have been killed by Al-Shabab fighters in an overnight attack in Somalia’s central region. The armed group launched the attack in the Hiran area in the semi-autonomous state of Hirshabelle in central Somalia. They also destroyed trucks supplying food aid from Baladweyne city to Mahas town. State news agency Sonna reported that al-Shabab fighters… Read More
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Hundreds killed by measles outbreak in Zimbabwe

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– – Zimbabwe health ministry has said that a recent measles outbreak has so far killed at least 698 people. 191 new cases and 37 deaths were reported in a single day on September 1, 2022. A nationwide vaccination program is currently ongoing to fight the spread of the disease, according to health officials. “As at 03 September 2022, Zimbabwe… Read More
Africa Featured Sports Tennis World 

Serena Williams ‘last dance on the floor’

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– – Serena Williams on Friday night brought an end to her tennis career with a dramatic three-set, 7-5. 6-7, 6-1 loss to Australian Tomljanovic at the US open tennis championships. The tennis queen had announced that the tournament would be her last as she moves on to other things in her life. At the end of the match, Williams… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: ‘Physical integrity’ of Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant ‘has been violated several times’

Village Reporter
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking on Thursday after he and IAEA experts visited Europe’s largest nuclear plant, which has seen repeated shelling in recent weeks, sparking fears of a catastrophe.  “It’s obvious that the plant, and the physical integrity of the plant has been violated, several times. by chance , we don’t have the elements to… Read More
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