French Foreign Minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran
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French Foreign Minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years…Read More

Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia
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Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia

This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The

Eastern DRC tensions: UN points to Rwanda’s role in AFC/M23 conflict
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Eastern DRC tensions: UN points to Rwanda’s role in AFC/M23 conflict

The latest report from the United Nations expert group on the conflict in eastern DRC, released on Wednesday, July 2,

Anxiety grips Haitian community in United States over termination of protected status
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Anxiety grips Haitian community in United States over termination of protected status

A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US…Read

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs found guilty on two counts, escapes prison for life
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs found guilty on two counts, escapes prison for life

The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offences but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges…Read More

Looming funding shortfall could reverse global progress against AIDS, warns UNAIDS chief
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Looming funding shortfall could reverse global progress against AIDS, warns UNAIDS chief

Without bold action, Byanyima warned, the world could witness 6.6 million new HIV infections by the end of the decade…Read

At least three killed after AU military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s Mogadishu airport
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At least three killed after AU military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s Mogadishu airport

The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the

In Morocco, women keep the art of traditional rug-weaving alive
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In Morocco, women keep the art of traditional rug-weaving alive

In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women’s cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber

Cuban women’s volleyball team barred from Puerto Rico tournament after visa denial
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Cuban women’s volleyball team barred from Puerto Rico tournament after visa denial

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba declined to comment on the specific case, citing privacy policies, but reiterated that current travel

Sustainable development financing conference opens in Seville
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Sustainable development financing conference opens in Seville

Around 60 heads of state and government and 15,000 attendees came together in southern Spain on Monday to kick off