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DPRK says it will ‘respond willingly’ if US abandons ‘hostile policy’ 

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“But it is our judgment that there is no prospect, at the present stage, for the US to really withdraw its hostile policy towards the DPRK,” he added.  The Ambassador was speaking on the sixth, and final day of the high-level week of the General Assembly. After being held virtually last year due the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s gathering featured “hybrid” activities that included leaders in person along with virtual participants.     United… Read More
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Ghana: Cop arrested for releasing suspect after sex in cells

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– – A police officer in Ghana has been arrested for allegedly freeing a suspect for sexual favour. A confidential report says the policeman released Theresa Forson, who is awaiting sentencing, after having sex with her  in the female cells. The policeman stationed at Nkanfoa Police Station in the Central Region of the country allegedly released the female suspect on… Read More
Africa Featured Liberia West Africa World 

Liberian President criticized over birthday billboards

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– – Some Liberians have taken to social media to criticize the erection of giant billboards to celebrate the birthday of President George Weah. The billboards with large portraits of President Weah have been lined up on the streets of the capital Monrovia, ahead of his 55th birthday on October 1. The Monrovia City Council has erected the billboards in… Read More
Africa Business World 

The world has the resources to end hunger

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– – “The world has the resources to end hunger,” African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina said in a message on the first day of the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Convened by UN Secretary General António Guterres, the event is billed by its organisers as “a historic opportunity to empower all people to leverage the power of food… Read More
Africa Boxing Sports World 

Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua

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– – Oleksandr Usyk is the new unified heavyweight world champion after dethroning Anthony Joshua with an incredible performance in London. The Ukrainian put on a masterclass in front of 65,000 fans inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, outclassing Joshua over 12 rounds, and hurting the defending champion on numerous occasions. The scorecards – 117-112, 116-112, 115-113 – were all for Usyk… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenyan activists welcome court ruling for payment of housewives

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– – Kenyan gender activists have hailed a court verdict that being a housewife must be considered as a full- time job. The High Court has offered an in-depth explanation on factors to consider while presiding over matrimonial property disputes and declared that housewives should be paid. Justice Teresiah Matheka, while presiding over a similar case, stated that it is unfair… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Woman arrested for allegedly faking pregnancy and kidnapping

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– – Police in Ghana have arrested a 29 year-old woman for allegedly faking her kidnapping and pregnancy. The family of Josephine Panyin Mensah Simons earlier reported to the police that she had been kidnapped with her nine month old pregnancy whilst doing a dawn walk. She was subsequently found in another community, traumatized and unable to speak without having the… Read More
Pacific 

Pacific nations appeal for solidarity to combat COVID-19 and climate change

Village Reporter
Referring to the recent UN Secretary-General’s report Our Common Agenda, for a better, greener, and safer future for all, Fiji’s Prime Minister Josaia V. Bainimarama outlined what that vision means for his country. “We want islands inhabited by citizens who stand with nature and not against it. We want sustainable economic growth that is powered by clean energy and protected… Read More
Europe 

Alarm bells are ringing over conflict, COVID and climate, ‘now we must respond’, Ireland tells UN Assembly 

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“We have heard the alarms. Now we must respond,” said Micheál Martin. “I believe that this is what the General Assembly, our Assembly of Nations, was created to do. Our purpose, our obligation.”  For the Irish leader, “the simple fact” is that the world “cannot succeed in addressing these global challenges without a strong, effective and fair multilateral system.”   COVID-19 response  The Prime Minister also said that “vaccine inequity is… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urges deputy UN chief

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Ms. Mohammed was speaking during a panel discussion on supporting a future for girls’ education in Afghanistan, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly. My answer to the question of what the international community can do for the education of Afghan girls is simple: Stand up for their rights.Respond to humanitarian needs.Invest more in livelihoods and connectivity. pic.twitter.com/0VLnCDU8VX… Read More
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