Moscow, Russia | AFP | Russia has sent two large newly-upgraded submarines to reinforce its naval presence in the Mediterranean, where it has a Syrian base, the defence ministry said Monday. “The Black Sea fleet’s new large diesel and electric submarines, Kolpino and Veliky Novgorod… have arrived in the Mediterranean,” the …
Read More »Uganda Judicial Officers strike into day three, Kabafunzaki case delayed
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Judicial Officers strike entered day two as accused persons who are on bail turned up in court Monday, but the clerks in the registry infomed them that they did not have any instrutions to extend their bail, leaving them with an option of not …
Read More »Court confirms MP Paul Amoru’s election for Dokolo North
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Paul Amoru Omiat as Member of Parliament for Dokolo North Constituency in Dokolo District. This after overturning the decision of Lira High Court Judge Wilson Masalu Musene that had nullified Amoru’s election on grounds of bribery …
Read More »India says military stand-off with China ends
New Delhi, India | AFP | India said Monday it had agreed with China to end a months-long military stand-off at a strategically important disputed area in the Himalayas and troops were disengaging. The foreign ministry said it had reached an “understanding” after talks with Beijing about the tense confrontation in …
Read More »UN chief seeks ‘dream’ of Israel-Palestinian peace in first visit
Jerusalem, Undefined | AFP |UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres held talks with Israeli leaders Monday on his first visit since taking office, making a forceful argument for a two-state solution with the Palestinians and speaking of his “dream” for peace. Guterres also spoke of what he called obstacles to peace …
Read More »Sex crimes to sieges: India’s controversial ‘godmen’
New Delhi, India | AFP | India’s self-styled “godmen” have legions of devoted followers but many are dogged by scandal and several have been charged or convicted of crimes. The latest example is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh — known as the “guru in bling” — who was sentenced Monday to 10 …
Read More »Year after album, Frank Ocean drops mellow new track
New York, United States | AFP | Frank Ocean, the introspective singer who has thumbed his nose at music industry conventions, has unexpectedly released a new song, a reflection on relationships set to a mellow R&B vibe. Ocean put out the new track, “Provider,” on his irregularly scheduled Apple Music radio …
Read More »Five suspected cannibals in S.African court
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Five South African men charged over suspected cannibalism appeared briefly in court on Monday as scores of angry protesters gathered outside, police said. The men from the rural town of Escourt, in KwaZulu-Natal province, were arrested over a week ago after one handed himself in …
Read More »Thousands urged to evacuate Niger capital after rains
Niamey, Niger | AFP | Authorities in Niger urged thousands of residents on Sunday to evacuate homes threatened by heavy rains that lashed Niamey, following floods that have killed 16 people in the capital since June. “I am calling on all residents to evacuate the flood zones and immediately leave homes …
Read More »World win over Lin fulfils Axelsen’s boyhood wish
Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen fulfilled a childhood dream by beating the legendary Lin Dan in straight games to claim the men’s singles gold at the World Championships in Glasgow on Sunday. At 33, Lin was going for a record sixth title, but he had to settle …
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