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Jasmina Anema, 6, Dies of Leukemia; Spurred Bone Marrow Drives Among Blacks, People of Color, Multiracials

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Tens of thousands of customers were without power in Moore County after what an official described as an “intentional, willful and malicious” attack on two substations.
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Matt Chandler of the Village Church in suburban Dallas received a standing ovation after his leave, part of a period of turmoil among evangelical churches.
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The trial, the first over a challenge to a state ban on gender-affirming care, concluded last week; the judge has not indicated when he will rule.
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DRC estimates 300 villagers killed in massacre by rebels December 5, 2022
Raid on village of Kishishe in Democratic Republic of Congo blamed on M23 insurgentsAbout 300 people died in an attack on villagers blamed on the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, industry minister Julien Paluku has said.The army had initially accused insurgents of killing at least 50 civilians in Kishishe village in eastern […]
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Ruling party’s decision is a relief for the country’s president after doubts about his political futureSouth Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has said it will block attempts to impeach the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, at a crucial vote in parliament on Tuesday, providing relief to the embattled leader after days of uncertainty about h […]
Nigeria frees student arrested after tweet about first lady Aisha Buhari December 5, 2022
Aminu Adamu’s detention had sparked widespread outrage before Aisha Buhari withdrew complaintNigeria has freed a student charged with “criminal defamation” over a tweet he posted about the physical appearance of the country’s first lady.Aminu Adamu was arrested at his university in northern Jigawa state on 18 November after Aisha Buhari filed a complaint and […]
£18bn project to link UK to huge wind and solar farm in Sahara delayed by a year December 4, 2022
Exclusive: Dave Lewis, chair of startup hoping to provide 8% of Britain’s energy, tells how political turmoil has delayed undersea cable projectAn £18bn project to connect Britain with a huge wind and solar farm in the Sahara through an undersea cable has been delayed by at least a year because of political ructions in Westminster.The energy startup Xlinks h […]
Senegal or England to win? Parents v children in London’s west African community December 4, 2022
In Deptford, south-east London, support for Senegal is high among the older generation, while their offspring opt for the country of their birth in the World Cup showdownFootball’s capacity to unite is routinely lauded, but Sunday’s World Cup match between England and Senegal has already divided many west African families in London.The split is generational. […]
South Africa president to mount legal action in face of impeachment threat December 3, 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa rejects call to stand down after accusation of ‘serious misconduct’Cyril Ramaphosa, the embattled president of South Africa, has rejected calls to step down and said he will seek a judicial review of a report handed over last week by an independent panel appointed by parliament that accused him of “serious misconduct”, aides said.The move may […]
Cop15 security operation will be biggest for 20 years, Montreal police say December 5, 2022
Protests against oil and mining have been planned, as thousands of delegates arrive for UN biodiversity summitPolice in Montreal are bracing for their biggest operation in two decades, as thousands of visitors – including frustrated demonstrators – begin to arrive for the Cop15 global biodiversity summit.Officials are expecting more than 10,000 people, inclu […]
Lula faces stiff challenge to fulfil vow to reverse Amazon deforestation in Brazil December 5, 2022
President’s predecessor Bolsonaro unleashed record destruction and emboldened loggers, land grabbers and illegal minersLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s narrow victory over President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s October elections was hailed as the potential salvation of the Amazon, after four years of unbridled destruction which have brought the rainforest close to […]

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Ukraine war: Eighth wave of Russian missile attacks December 5, 2022
The latest deadly strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure caused significant disruption to the power grid.
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Police say a man came out of a refugee shelter and attacked two teenagers on their way to school.
Idaho students murders: Roommates break silence over killed friends December 5, 2022
The two slept through the attack, during which four of their friends were murdered.
'I was Wikileaks' back-up' December 5, 2022
Julian Assange gave me the files before they were in the press, the Pentagon Papers whistle-blower says.
North Carolina: FBI investigates gun attack on Moore County power grid December 6, 2022
Tens of thousands are still without power and schools will be closed for a second day.
Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong December 5, 2022
The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.
Iranian protester subjected to mock executions in prison - source December 5, 2022
The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source says.
US Supreme Court weighs clash between free speech and gay rights December 5, 2022
A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the Supreme Court.

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