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Lebanese flatbread enters U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage
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Lebanese flatbread enters U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage

Manousheh is often eaten over breakfast is among the latest additions to the U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Some

Major earthquake hits Japan
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Major earthquake hits Japan

A formidable earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least one life, widespread building destruction,

New restrictions on international students bringing family to UK come into force
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New restrictions on international students bringing family to UK come into force

The United Kingdom government’s recent implementation of rules restricting international students from bringing their families to the country has stirred

Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM
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Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM

The “Les Transformateurs” party leader has yet to react to his nomination. The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabo’s

Worshippers honour Afro-Brazilian sea goddess in customary New Year tribute
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Worshippers honour Afro-Brazilian sea goddess in customary New Year tribute

Dressed predominantly in white, several worshipers sent their offerings into the sea. Devotees of the sea deity Yemanjá assembled at

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women’s world 5km record in Barcelona
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Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women’s world 5km record in Barcelona

The 23-year-old sensation crossed the finish line in an impressive 14 minutes and 13 seconds, surpassing Ethiopian Senbere Teferi’s women-only

President Felix Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC election
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President Felix Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC election

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday…Read More

DR Congo: Opposition presidential candidates reject election results of Tshisekedi victory
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DR Congo: Opposition presidential candidates reject election results of Tshisekedi victory

In their joint statement hours before the announcement, the nine oppositioncandidates pointed to irregularities observed before, during and after the

Black Venezuelans mark emancipation of ancestors with colourful festival
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Black Venezuelans mark emancipation of ancestors with colourful festival

For us, this is something that fills us with infinite joy. We are showing the world that there is an

‘No, it’s not us who came to commit genocide, it’s Hamas’
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‘No, it’s not us who came to commit genocide, it’s Hamas’

South Africa launched a case Friday accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, asking the UN’s international court of