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Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
Chad deploys troops as opposition protests after Deby named election winner
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Chad has ordered the immediate deployment of troops to maintain peace, especially in the capital, N'djamena, after provisional results of the May 6 presidential elections surprisingly published on Thursday night declared transitional ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby winner with over 61% of the votes. The main challenger, Succes Masra, claimed he won, with over 73% of the votes.
Residents in Chad's capital, N'djamena, said they awoke Friday morning to the sound of heavy… Read Full Article
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UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US
A UN independent human rights expert warned on Friday that the recent increase in student protest attacks across campuses in the United States indicates an “erosion of intellectual freedom and democratic principles within educational settings.”
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‘Seeing others like me, it gives me joy’
A Nigerian soldier finds friends and familiar stories when he starts competing in para-sport.
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UN agency closes East Jerusalem compound after fire it says was arson
JERUSALEM — The main United Nations aid agency for Palestinians closed its headquarters in East Jerusalem after local Israeli residents set fire to areas at the edge of the sprawling compound, the agency said.
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNWRA, said in a post on the social media platform X that he had decided to close the compound until proper security was restored. He said Thursday's incident was the second in less than a week.
"This is an outrageous development. Once again, the lives… Read Full Article