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US broadcasts sanctions in opposition to Guinea’s former chief

US broadcasts sanctions in opposition to Guinea’s former chief

United States authorities announced on Friday they are imposing sanctions against Guinea's former leader Alpha Condé. The sanctions are related to violence against opponents before being ousted in a coup in 2021. The former Guinean…

Flash flooding hits Gauteng province in South Africa

Flash flooding hits Gauteng province in South Africa

Lenasia residents use boats to rescue neighbours   -   Copyright © africanews MARCO LONGARI/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 19 hours ago South Africa Heavy rains during Thursday and Friday morning have provoked flash floods…

Somalia remembers humanitarian operation that became bloody battle

Somalia remembers humanitarian operation that became bloody battle

US Marines during a US/Belgium joint operation in Somalia in 1993   -   Copyright © africanews ALEXANDER JOE/AFP By Africanews Last updated: 21 hours ago Somalia It was 30 years ago that a humanitarian operation to…

Morocco on a ‘mission’ to depart deep imprint on historical past, look to finish Portugal’s WC run

Morocco on a ‘mission’ to depart deep imprint on historical past, look to finish Portugal’s WC run

*Coach Walid Regragui restated Morocco's ambition durign a press conference Friday (Dec. 9), as the team prepares to play Portugal on Saturday (Dec. 10). The entire Moroccan squad eye a historic semi final spot in…

Kristen Stewart to guide jury at Berlin Worldwide Movie Competition

Kristen Stewart to guide jury at Berlin Worldwide Movie Competition

1/5 Kristen Stewart will serve as president of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Kristen Stewart will lead the…

British authorities ushers in sweeping new monetary guidelines

British authorities ushers in sweeping new monetary guidelines

British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves the weekly cabinet meeting at No.10 Downing Street on November 1. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Calling it the most sweeping overhaul of financial…

Octavia Spencer receives star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame

Octavia Spencer receives star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame

1/6 Octavia Spencer holds a replica plaque during an unveiling ceremony honoring her with the 2,742nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Thursday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo…

U.S. producer costs improve in November; development slowing

U.S. producer costs improve in November; development slowing

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Workers select and pack items during Cyber Monday at the Amazon fulfilment center in Robbinsville Township in New Jersey, U.S., November 28, 2022. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters)…

Examine of twins reveals train can alter genetic markers of illness

Examine of twins reveals train can alter genetic markers of illness

1/3 More active twins had epigenetic markers that were linked to lowered metabolic syndrome, a condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. File Photo by Kevin…

Britain, Japan and Italy be part of forces to develop next-gen fighter jet

Britain, Japan and Italy be part of forces to develop next-gen fighter jet

1/3 Britain, Italy and Japan Friday jointly announced their new Global Combat Air Program to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035. Pictured is a British F-35B aircraft, arriving at RAF Marham in 2018. File…

Wall St opens decrease as inflation information stokes price hike worries

Wall St opens decrease as inflation information stokes price hike worries

Quotes All Instrument Types All Instrument TypesIndicesEquitiesETFsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptoBondsCertificates Please try another search Economy 2 hours ago (Dec 09, 2022 09:47AM ET) © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange…

WHO and Companions Present Important Help to New Remedy Centre for Ebola Sufferers in Uganda

WHO and Companions Present Important Help to New Remedy Centre for Ebola Sufferers in Uganda

Luxembourg, Sweden and the United Kingdom, through WHO, have provided in-kind contributions of equipment and services worth US$ 995,000 (equivalent to over 3.6 billion ugx) to Uganda to equip the new Ebola Treatment Unit at…