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Palestinian protesters run for cover from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest

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Palestinians say one killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest

September 23, 2018 Crime/Judiciary/Security 38

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian who was among a group of Gazans throwing burning tires and fireworks during a protest along the border on Sunday, officials in Gaza said. An Israeli army spokesman said “hundreds…

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Osun Poll: Rerun in 7 polling units holds on Sept 27

September 23, 2018 Latest News 389

The inconclusive Osun State governorship election is to be rerun on Thursday, Sept. 27 according to the Returning Officer, Prof Joseph Afuwape. The Renaissance quotes Afuwape, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal…

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INEC declares Osun poll “inconclusive”

September 23, 2018 Latest News 126

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship election conducted in Osun State on Saturday as “inconclusive”, The Renaissance reports. The Returning Officer for the election, Mr Joseph Afuwape, announced this at the…

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Rouhani says U.S. wants to cause insecurity in Iran but won’t succeed

September 23, 2018 Latest News 46

President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday Iran was ready to confront the United States and its Gulf Arab allies, a day after an attack on an Iranian military parade killed 25 people, including 12 members…

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Labour will challenge PM May on her Brexit deal, Corbyn says

September 22, 2018 Europe 53

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Saturday his party would challenge Prime Minister, Theresa May, on any Brexit deal she can strike with Brussels and called for a national election if the deal…

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TMC writes Ambode over Hijab palava

September 22, 2018 Latest News 135

The Muslim Congress (TMC), a faith-based religious organisation, has alerted the Lagos State Government of a looming religious crisis in the state over an overzealous secondary school principal, who allegedly suspended five female students for…

Fire fighters attempt to extinguish a burning car after an explosion in Mogadishu, Somalia September 22, 2018. REUTERS/Feisal Omar

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Two car bombs explode in Somali capital, one dies

September 22, 2018 Africa 65

One person died and another was injured in two car bombs that exploded in the heart of the Somali capital on Saturday and the al-Shabaab terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attacks. The bombs detonated in…

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Osun Poll: Early turn out, vote buying

September 22, 2018 Latest News 32

As people of Osun State go to poll to elect a new governor on Saturday, there are reports of vote buying going on in some wards by agents of some political parties participating in the…

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Demographic trends threaten global progress — Gates Foundation

September 18, 2018 Health 199

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched its second annual Goalkeepers Data Report, pointing to demographic trends that could stall unprecedented progress in reducing global poverty. The report, released at Seattle, U.S.A on…

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Taiwan representative in Japan’s Osaka commits suicide

September 15, 2018 Asia 185

One of Taiwan’s representatives stationed in Japan’s western city of Osaka, Su Chii-cherng, committed suicide this week, the government of the self-ruled island said. The official had been an excellent diplomat “keen to offer help to…

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