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One dead, several wounded in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in FranceSun, 23 Feb 2025 03:55:54 GMT

A man who went on a stabbing rampage in France, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an “Islamist terrorist act”, was on a terrorism watchlist and subject to deportation orders, according to authorities.The knife-wielding suspect, later identified by prosecutors as a 37-year-old Algerian-born man, was arrested at the site …

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One dead, several police wounded in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in FranceSat, 22 Feb 2025 20:46:10 GMT

One person died and two police officers were seriously injured Saturday in a knife attack in eastern France that President Emmanuel Macron said was an “Islamist terror act”.Prosecutors said three more officers were lightly wounded in the attack in the city of Mulhouse, carried out by a 37-year-old suspect who is on a terror prevention …

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M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leaveSat, 22 Feb 2025 18:58:57 GMT

M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo’s volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the bloodshed.The M23 movement, supported by some 4,000 Rwandan soldiers, according to UN experts, now controls large swaths of eastern Democratic Republic of …

M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leaveSat, 22 Feb 2025 18:58:57 GMT Read More »

Sudan waterborne disease outbreak kills 24, hospitalises 800: MSFFri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:14 GMT

An “out-of-control” waterborne disease outbreak in southern Sudan has killed at least two dozen and left more than 800 others in hospital over the past three days, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Friday.The outbreak in White Nile state followed a reported drone strike on the Um Dabakar power station — 275 kilometres (170 miles) …

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Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions TrophyFri, 21 Feb 2025 17:53:05 GMT

Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday.Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa’s imposing total of 315-6 in the Group B match at the National Stadium. South Africa’s pace attack …

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M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops fleeFri, 21 Feb 2025 17:46:49 GMT

M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo’s volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.The M23 — which is supported by some 4,000 Rwandan soldiers according to UN experts — took control of the South Kivu provincial capital Bukavu on …

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Working-class Abidjan razed in I. Coast clean-up crazeFri, 21 Feb 2025 17:28:47 GMT

Bertin Gnangon Aba was asleep when he heard the sound of bulldozers razing his house in northern Abidjan, by far Ivory Coast’s largest city.”They destroyed everything I had, even my identity card. They didn’t even give me the time to take anything. Everything has been destroyed,” Aba, who is in his 60s, told AFP. He …

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S.Africa wants ‘inclusive’ talks on ending Ukraine war, invites ZelenskyFri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

South Africa said Friday that talks to end Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine must involve all parties and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected on a state visit soon for discussions.President Cyril Ramaphosa invited Zelensky to talks after heavy criticism of moves by Russia and the United States to negotiate an end to the …

S.Africa wants ‘inclusive’ talks on ending Ukraine war, invites ZelenskyFri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT Read More »

S.Africa wants ‘inclusive’ talks on ending Ukraine war, invites ZelenskyFri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:30 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday he expected Volodymyr Zelensky to visit South Africa soon for talks on ending the conflict in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia nearly three years ago.The two leaders had agreed on “the urgent need for an inclusive peace process that involves all parties,” Ramaphosa said.The offer comes amid heavy criticism …

S.Africa wants ‘inclusive’ talks on ending Ukraine war, invites ZelenskyFri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:30 GMT Read More »

Rickelton ton propels South Africa to 315-6 in Champions TrophyFri, 21 Feb 2025 13:24:40 GMT

Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred to guide South Africa to an imposing 315-6 in their Group B Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.The 28-year-old left-hander scored a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six while skipper Temba Bavuma (58), Rassie van der Dussen (52) and Aiden Markram …

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