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Mahana Abdelrahman used to criss-cross Sudan in his truck, delivering shipments across the vast country, but three months of brutal war have drastically reduced road transportation, grinding business to a halt.Now, the 45-year-old driver chain-smokes and sips coffee at a cafe on the outskirts of Wad Madani, a city that has welcomed him and many …

Sudan drivers sit idle as war shuts down transportationWed, 19 Jul 2023 05:53:39 GMT Read More »

Swathes of Europe baked Tuesday in a heatwave trailed by wildfires and health warnings, as parts of Asia and the United States also suffered under extreme weather.Firefighters battled blazes in parts of Greece and the Canary Islands and Spain issued heat alerts, while some children in Italy’s Sardinia were warned away from sports for safety …

Extreme heat scorches Europe, worldTue, 18 Jul 2023 22:14:01 GMT Read More »

Swathes of Europe baked Tuesday in a heatwave trailed by wildfires and health warnings, as parts of Asia and the United States also suffered under extreme weather.Firefighters battled blazes in parts of Greece and the Canary Islands, Spain issued heat alerts while some children in Italy’s Sardinia were warned away from sports for safety reasons.”You …

Extreme heat scorches EuropeTue, 18 Jul 2023 16:55:30 GMT Read More »

Concerns about a possible influx of Sudanese refugees to the West are misplaced, a senior US official told AFP on Tuesday, as millions in the war-torn nation flee their homes.The conflict between the army and rival paramilitary forces entered its fourth month on Saturday, leaving at least 3,000 dead according to a conservative estimate, and …

Fears of Sudan refugee influx to West misplaced: US officialTue, 18 Jul 2023 16:42:32 GMT Read More »

Arresting Vladimir Putin would amount to a declaration of war on Russia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in court papers released on Tuesday as the country wrangles over hosting the Russian leader.Putin has been invited to a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month but is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant …

Arresting Putin a ‘declaration of war’: S.Africa’s RamaphosaTue, 18 Jul 2023 15:20:28 GMT Read More »

Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday as withering heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing, and ongoing wildfires in Greece and the Canary Islands threatened homes while worsening air quality.Across vast swathes of the planet, from California to China, authorities have warned of the health dangers of the extreme heat, urging people to …

Unforgiving heatwaves hit globe as Europe braces for record highsTue, 18 Jul 2023 14:34:26 GMT Read More »

The Egyptian musicians’ syndicate announced Tuesday it would not allow a planned concert at the Giza pyramids by US rapper Travis Scott, in a rare move citing offence to “traditions”.International music stars often perform at the feet of Egypt’s famed pyramids near the capital Cairo.The powerful musicians’ union rarely opposes such events, but in recent …

Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott’s pyramid concertTue, 18 Jul 2023 10:33:28 GMT Read More »

Europe braced for new high temperatures on Tuesday under a relentless heatwave and wildfires that have scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort.Health authorities have sounded alarms from North America to Europe and Asia, urging people to stay hydrated and shelter from the burning …

Record highs scorch the globe as Europe prepares for heatwave peakTue, 18 Jul 2023 06:51:22 GMT Read More »

Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort.Health authorities have sounded alarms from North America to Europe and Asia, urging people to stay hydrated and shelter from the burning sun, in a stark reminder of …

Mercury hits new highs as heat waves scorch the globeMon, 17 Jul 2023 21:41:30 GMT Read More »

An Arab rights group called Monday for international help for 360 sub-Saharan migrants who Libyan authorities say were rescued after having been abandoned in the desert by Tunisian police on the border with Libya.The Cairo-based Arab Organization for Human Rights (AOHR) said it welcomed Libya’s reception of the migrants who had “experienced difficult humanitarian conditions” …

Arab rights group urges help for rescued migrants on Libya borderMon, 17 Jul 2023 17:18:53 GMT Read More »