Saudi highlights preliminary signs of economic recovery
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UNODC partners Germany, EU, donates equipment to DCI in Kenya
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Rouhani laments economic hazard of US sanctions on oil, petrochemical products
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US to sanction Chinese officials over disqualification of lawmakers in Hong Kong
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Rudy Giuliani has contracted China Virus — Trump
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US court order Trump administration to restore DACA to protect immigrants
A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore an Obama-era initiative that protects undocumented immigrants...
US court order Trump administration to restore DACA to protect immigrants
A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore an Obama-era initiative that protects undocumented immigrants...
US court order Trump administration to restore DACA to protect immigrants
A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore an Obama-era initiative that protects undocumented immigrants...
Deborah Gonzalez emerges Georgia’s first Hispanic district attorney
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United States waives visa reciprocity fees for Nigerian citizens
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Joe Biden condemns November jobs report, continuing economic crisis
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NYC COVID-19 positivity rate witnesses 5.43% increase
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NYS Historic Preservation Board recommends 16 nominations for SNRHP
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US Congress passes bill to decriminalize cannabis
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Qatar begins movement to resolve diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia, 3 other countries
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Congressman W. Meeks emerges Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Khalid Latif celebrates Giving Tuesday, announces $155,000 support fund to assist survivors of domestic violence
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IBR research team receives $2.7 million grant to study Alzheimer’s disease
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Gambian government salutes Nigeria, solicits stronger bilateral relations
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Ibrahim Kurtulus writes US State Department, shares thoughts on Rayburn’s The Greatest Disaster
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Biden suggests return to 2015 agreement to avoid nuclear arms race in Middle East
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Trump urges Georgia’s governor to halt senate race
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UK approves Pfizer vaccine to fight Covid-19
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ECOWAS Commission president commends Gambia’s response to Covid-19
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Northwest Bronx Democrats say Riverdale likely in political club trouble
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Financial Focus: End of year 2020 Income Tax savings tips – by friends
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Peace December holds 5th National Public Safety Honor Day, awards NYPD 114 precinct officers
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Bahrain condemns interception of vessels, threats to safety in Qatar
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has condemned the interception of the country’s vessels and threats to its safety. While issuing the...
Bahrain condemns interception of vessels, threats to safety in Qatar
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has condemned the interception of the country’s vessels and threats to its safety. While issuing the...
Iran advances bill to end UN inspections of nuclear facilities
Iran’s parliament has advanced a bill that would end UN inspections of its nuclear facilities and require the government to...
REFELA President Mayor Lowe launches initiative to provide national ID cards for 500k women in Gambia
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Construction of large coal power plant in Eastern Africa put to halt
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Iranian President Rouhani accuses Israel of killing top nuclear scientist
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THE DICTIONARY: AN INVISIBLE TEACHER
By Moshood Alabi Permit me to begin this piece with a quote from a famous linguist, David Crystal: "From time...
Joe Biden nominates team to confront economic fallout from coronavirus
President-elect Joe Biden has disclosed plan to nominate a team of liberal and centrist economic advisers to serve alongside planned...
Joe Biden nominates team to confront economic fallout from coronavirus
President-elect Joe Biden has disclosed plan to nominate a team of liberal and centrist economic advisers to serve alongside planned...
Trump adviser Kushner travels to Qatar, Saudi to resolve dispute between neighboring countries
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his team will travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week for talks...
UK, France sign deal to end undocumented movement
The United Kingdom and France have signed a new agreement to try to stop the undocumented movement of people across...
Ethiopia suspends military operations in Tigray
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the suspension of military operations in the northern Tigray region. The announcement was...
Pentagon’s acting defense secretary Christopher Miller visits Somalia
The Pentagon's acting defense secretary has visited Somalia, where US forces have been assisting in the fight against Qaeda affiliate...
Sudan needs $150 million to help Ethiopian refugees from Tigray— UNHCR
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandin has announced that Sudan will need about $150 million to help Ethiopian...
US aircraft carrier deploys to Gulf
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North Korean leader Kim Jong un orders execution of 2 people, bans fishing
North Korean leader, Kim Jong un, has ordered at least two people executed. While disclosing this on Friday November 27,...
Nigeria: Gunmen murder traditional ruler in Ondo State
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Biden condemns violence against women, reiterates commitment to restore US leadership
The United States President-elect Joe Biden has condemned violence against women. Biden said this on Wednesday November 25, 2020, while...
Turkey sentences 337 ex-pilots, other suspects to life imprisonment
A Turkish court has jailed 337 former pilots and other suspects for life over plot to overthrow President Recep Tayyip...
Ethiopia commences final phase of “rule of law” operations in Tigray
The Ethiopian military has announced the commencement of the rule of law operations. This was disclosed in a statement released...
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. The Gimnasia coach...
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In the use of words today, some published materials in book forms or articles are believed to be perfect in...
New COVID-19 vaccine unit opens at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine has opened a new COVID-19 vaccine unit. While disclosing this on...
Northwest Bronx Democrats: Have you ever been denied your right to vote and work on election day?
By Founder Anthony Rivieccio Two weeks ago, on Election day, I worked as a pollwatcher, for an assembly candidate running...
State Labor Department releases preliminary local area unemployment rates
The New York State Department of Labor has released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2020. While disclosing this...
NY DEC highlights recent statewide rescue missions
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers has announced recent respond nationwide rescue missions. While disclosing this...
SBA, Treasury announces simpler PPP loans to provide relief to small American businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released a simpler loan forgiveness application for...
SBA, Treasury announce simpler PPP loans to provide relief to small American businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released a simpler loan forgiveness application for...
Nigeria opens largest modular refinery in West Africa
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Trump agrees transition to Biden administration can begin
United States President-elect Joe Biden has been formally given the go-ahead by a federal agency to begin his transition to...
