Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations
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Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations

A new Save the Children report reveals the number of grave violations committed against children in conflict reached their highest

Botswana counts votes after pivotal election
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Botswana counts votes after pivotal election

The election will determine the makeup of the southern African country’s parliament, and lawmakers will later choose the president. The

Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival
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Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival

The 6th World Folklore Days drew more than 700 artists representing more than 30 troupes from 22 countries around the

Paris’ Salon du Chocolat opens its doors
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Paris’ Salon du Chocolat opens its doors

For five days, the event gathers together chocolate makers, pastry chefs, confectioners, cocoa producers, major brands, and food bloggers from

Pics of the day: October 29, 2024
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Pics of the day: October 29, 2024

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news…Read More

Botswana goes to the polls as the country faces economic challenges
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Botswana goes to the polls as the country faces economic challenges

Citizens will be voting for for 61 seats in the National Assembly and 609 local council seats…Read More

Russia fires nuclear missiles in simulated response to an attack
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Russia fires nuclear missiles in simulated response to an attack

In announcing the exercise, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that given the growth in geopolitical tensions, it was important to

Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights berlin zoo visitors
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Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights berlin zoo visitors

Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on June 3 to mother

Austrian pilot breaks world’s longest wingsuit flight records
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Austrian pilot breaks world’s longest wingsuit flight records

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5

Widespread condemnation of Israel’s decision to ban UN relief agency
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Widespread condemnation of Israel’s decision to ban UN relief agency

UNRWA is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank…Read More