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Miss Jamaica Toni Ann crowned 2019 Miss World

Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday. “To that little girl in St. Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world – please believe in yourself. Please know that you are worthy and capable of achieving your dreams. This
December 15, 2019

Canada Confiscates Tanzania’s Aeroplane Over Debt

An aeroplane being delivered to Tanzania’s national airline has been impounded in Canada over a Namibian-born farmer’s $33-million compensation claim, Tanzania’s foreign minister said Saturday. The DHC Dash 8-400 aircraft, a turboprop also known as the Bombardier Q400 which seats up to
November 23, 2019

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu Implicated In Corruption Scandal

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday became the country’s first prime minister to be indicted in office, on corruption charges, but defiantly condemned the “coup” against him and vowed to hold onto power. The shock announcement compounded the political chaos gripping Israel, which
November 22, 2019

Winnie Byanyima sworn in, Chairs 1st UNAIDS Meeting

Winnie Byanyima was Thursday sworn in as UNAIDS Executive Director by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during an oath ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York. On Friday, Byanyima attended her first meeting of the Committee of Cosponsoring Organizations and spoke
November 15, 2019

Former French president Chirac Passes on at 86

Former French president Jacques Chirac, a colossal figure in France’s politics for three decades, has died at the age of 86, his family told AFP on Thursday. The Centre-right Chirac rose to prominence as mayor of Paris before becoming prime minister and
September 26, 2019
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