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Sweet stores report rise in demand for sugary treats during Ramadan
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Sweet stores report rise in demand for sugary treats during Ramadan

“We are a region famous for Arabic sweets, which are most popular during the holidays. People may prefer it at

Brazil: Former striker Robinho begins 9-year jail term for rape in rural penitentiary
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Brazil: Former striker Robinho begins 9-year jail term for rape in rural penitentiary

Robinho was jailed on Wednesday (Mar. 20) night after one of the country’s highest courts ruled his sentence in Italy

Gaza war: China, Russia veto US resolution
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Gaza war: China, Russia veto US resolution

Despite mounting atrocities in Gaza, the U.N Security Council remains deadlocked. Russia and China on Friday (Mar. 22) vetoed a

DR Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis worsens as violence in east surges
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DR Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis worsens as violence in east surges

Just since February, 230,000 people have been displaced to Goma by the M23 conflict bringing the total estimated displaced population

The Rock catchment system is revolutionizing water access in Makueni county in Kenya
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The Rock catchment system is revolutionizing water access in Makueni county in Kenya

Villagers built a concrete wall around the rock to trap rainwater, with the financial and technical support of a NGO

Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
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Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal

UN Sudan sanctions committee warns of targeted measures
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UN Sudan sanctions committee warns of targeted measures

The committee reminded the parties that those who commit violations of international humanitarian law may be subject to targeted sanctions.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Cairo
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Cairo

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, his sixth trip to the Middle

Curfew extended in Haiti’s capital as gang violence continues to escalate
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Curfew extended in Haiti’s capital as gang violence continues to escalate

The curfew in Ouest, one of Haiti’s ten departments has been extended until March 23, authorities said Wednesday (Mar. 20).

Over 7 million Senegalese registered to vote in unpredictable presidential poll
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Over 7 million Senegalese registered to vote in unpredictable presidential poll

Excitement is filling the streets of Dakar ahead of Senegal’s presidential elections on Sunday (Mar. 19). A record 19 candidates