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Here’s how Biden’s latest loan-forgiveness plan would work

Did UK minister confuse Rwanda and Congo?

The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.

Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine

The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.

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Mbeki vows to rid South Africa's ANC of 'rotten apples'

South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.

Former ICJ head explains court’s ruling on Gaza genocide case

Joan Donoghue speaks to BBC Hardtalk about the case brought by South Africa to the ICJ over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention by Israel.

Blinken warns China over support for Russia’s war efforts

Seoul, South Korea — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "serious concern" about China's support for Russia's defense industry on Friday, warning Chinese leaders that Washington could impose sanctions over the matter. Blinken's comments came in Beijing, shortly after he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese leaders during meetings that covered a wide range of disputes between the two powers. Near the top of Blinken's agenda, U.S. officials said, was… Read Full Article

Methane-measuring satellite could help slow global warming

Methane leaking from fossil fuel production is among the top contributors to climate change. Now a leading environmental scientist is hoping to provide more accurate and consistent findings of methane emissions with the launch of a technologically advanced satellite. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Arash Arabasadi contributed to this report. Camera: Adam Greenbaum