Day: October 13, 2020

Car Bomb Kills 19 Civilians In Syria

An explosive-laden truck detonated in Syria on Tuesday, killing at least 19 civilians and wounding more than 80 others. The explosion occurred near a bus station in al-Bab, about 40 kilometres east of Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city. Images and videos shared on social media depict large plumes of smoke and extensive

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Ethiopia Bans Flights Over Dam For Security Reasons

Ethiopia has banned all aircraft from flying over its new hydropower dam, according to a spokesperson for the Ethiopian Air Force. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been the subject of a notable dispute involving several African countries. Prominent members of the Ethiopian Air Force have stated that the

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U.A.E. Official Running For Head Of Interpol Is Accused Of Torture

According to an exclusive report from the British Newspaper, The Telegraph, two British citizens have accused an official from the United Arab Emirates and frontrunner for the new head of Interpol, Nasser Ahmed Al-Raisi, for being responsible for their torture.  According to multiple reports from the likes of Bioreports, Al

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Mali Announces New Government Following August Coup

On October 5th, Mali announced that a new government has been formed—composed mainly of military officials—after a coup in August 2020 deposed former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, according to Reuters. Retired colonel Bah Ndaw has been announced as interim president and colonel Assimi Goita, who led August’s coup, will serve

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