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Zambians vote in crucial general elections

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– – Polls have opened in Zambia as millions vote in crucial general elections amid pre-election violent clashes and heightened tension. Thursday’s voting process at various polling station is being monitored by police and troops deployed across the country to prevent violence. But civilian observers are also expected to play a key role of monitoring the process. Polling opened at… Read More
Pacific 

Rohingya refugees receive first COVID vaccinations in Bangladesh

Village Reporter
The agency welcomed the start of the vaccination drive, in line with national authorities’ broader public health efforts, which began on Tuesday.    “The first step in fully protecting communities…is through the rollout of vaccination”, said Johannes Van Der Klaauw, UNHCR’s Representative in Bangladesh.  Fair distribution  UNHCR stressed that when allocating the vaccines, the equitable inclusion of Rohingya refugees is critical to curbing the spread of the deadly disease.  The drive is being led by the Bangladesh authorities with… Read More
Africa East Africa Sports World 

1xBet offers an impressive list of sports betting options

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– – Uganda is a country with many sports enthusiasts. They support a variety of individuals and teams competing in a variety of sports. All kinds of sports betting Uganda on 1xBet, whether it’s football, tennis, eSports, or anything else, are available at www.1xbet.ug/. Before using any of the fantastic betting options offered by the platform, it is necessary to… Read More
Europe 

UK plan thwarts access to truth over Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’

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The move was announced by Brandon Lewis, UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in July, and would ban all conflict-related prosecutions through the introduction of a statute of limitations to apply equally to all Troubles-related incidents.  This “would effectively institute a de-facto amnesty and blanket impunity for the grave human rights violations committed during that period,” according to the… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How many rounds are in a bingo game?

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– – Knowing how many rounds in a game of bingo means knowing the rules. Each player in the game buys a scorecard with a selection of random numbers on it. The bingo-caller then calls out the numbers which are drawn by an RNG (random number generator). Each scorecard purchased is different from everyone else’s in the game – visit… Read More
Africa World 

Is it hard to get a formal licence for a slots website?

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– – If you’re looking to set up an online slots website, there’s no avoiding the fact that you’re going to have to work with the UKGC – try and play Pots of Gold slots for fun. The UK Gambling Commission is a governmental body set up specifically designed to regulate and monitor every organisation that provides a gambling service… Read More
Pacific 

UN rights chief condemns Afghanistan abuses as Taliban advance continues

Village Reporter
The High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a statement that there was “fear and dread” across Afghanistan, which had driven people to flee their homes. Women have been flogged and killed in areas overrun by the extremists, while journalists and human rights defenders had also been attacked and killed, Ms. Bachelet said. War crimes Reports of violations that “could amount to… Read More
Pacific 

Shocking’ escalation of grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF

Village Reporter
“The atrocities grow higher by the day,” warned UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys, in a statement. “All of them are children whose right to protection, under international humanitarian law, has been disregarded by warring parties.” ‘People have suffered enough’  Newly appointed UN Humanitarian Affairs chief and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, joined the condemnation of attacks against civilians in… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Photos: The huge ancient Egyptian boat used by the pharaohs

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– – Egyptian authorities have moved the huge boat used by the pharaohs thousands of years ago to its new home. The impressive ancient Egyptian boat from the time of the pharaohs was transported to its new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The Great Boat of King Khufu which is more than 4,500 years old was discovered… Read More
Europe 

Cyprus communities weaving closer ties through UN-backed project

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Hande Toycan, who is Turkish-Cypriot, and Flora Hadjigeorgiou, a Greek-Cypriot, are among the many women who partner with the UN on the Mediterranean island to strengthen engagement, equality and stability.  A shared bond  Ms. Toycan was born and raised in the northern city of Famagusta, and still lives there.  She is a member of the Famagusta Cultural Association and studied… Read More
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