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Trump at UN: Iran ‘Sowing Chaos, Death, Destruction’
US President Donald Trump has attacked the Iranian leadership, accusing it of sowing "chaos, death and destruction" across the Middle East.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he defended his decision to abandon the…
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World Bank gives Ghana $30m Credit Support
The World Bank has approved a $30 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Government of Ghana strengthen its financial sector stability.
The support is also to improve inclusiveness for users of formal…
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South Africa’s Highest Court Legalises Cannabis Use
South Africa's highest court has legalised the use of cannabis by adults in private places.
Pro-marijuana activists cheered in the public gallery and chanted "Weed are free now" when the Constitutional Court gave its landmark ruling.…
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Two Jets Go Missing At Lagos Airport
Two Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 aircraft formerly used by Topbrass Aviation Services Limited, a local operator, have been allegedly stolen in Lagos.
The airplanes (registration numbers 5N-TBB and 5N-TBC) have been the focus of a legal tussle…
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Russia Blames Israel after Military Plane Shot Down Off Syria
Russia has said Syria shot down one of its military planes - but laid the blame for the deaths of the 15 personnel on board with Israel.
The defence ministry said Israeli jets put the Il-20 plane into the path of Syrian air defence systems…
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Amnesty Condemns ‘Horrific’ Cameroon Violence
Rights group Amnesty International has authenticated a viral video showing the decapitated head of a Cameroonian security officer apparently filmed by separatists.
It says the footage and "brutal attacks against ordinary people and…
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US Imposes New Tariffs on $200bn of Chinese Goods
The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing.
These will apply to almost 6,000 items, marking the biggest round of US tariffs so far.
Handbags, rice and textiles will be…
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South Africa’s Highest Court Legalises Cannabis Use
South Africa's highest court has legalised the use of cannabis by adults in private places.
Pro-marijuana activists cheered in the public gallery and chanted "Weed are free now" when the Constitutional Court gave its landmark ruling.
In…
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Coca-Cola to Make ‘Weed’ Drink
Coca-Cola is in ‘serious talks’ to develop cannabis-infused (Weed) drinks as more countries move to legalise the drug.
The Atlanta based drinks giant, which own over 500 brands including Sprite, Fanta and Costa Coffee, is in advanced…
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UK Freezes Aid to Zambia over Corruption Concerns
The UK government has frozen direct financial aid to the Zambian government over concerns about corruption.
The alleged multi-million fraud involves the creation of shell companies and the diversion of money meant for poorer families, the…
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