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US Supreme Court to decide ‘battle of the toilets’

Washington, United States | AFP | The US Supreme Court said Friday that it will decide which bathrooms should be used by transgender people, a highly sensitive question with national political resonance. The case involves 17-year-old Gavin Grimm, who was born a female but identifies as a male. Grimm filed …

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S. Korean presidential aides raided in scandal probe

Seoul, South Korea | AFP | South Korean prosecutors on Saturday raided the homes and offices of senior advisers to President Park Geun-Hye, as she struggled with a corruption and influence-peddling scandal involving a close family friend. The crisis centred around Park’s long-time confidante Choi Soon-Sil has rocked her presidency, …

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Diane Basemera promotes the arts online

Diane founded Amooti.org, an online market place that provides easy access to African-inspired art, culture, fashion and other products over the Internet. The business gives gifted and inspired people a platform to share their talents and culture, while getting income for their work.  All they need to do is get …

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A late October surprise wallops Team Clinton

Des Moines, United States | AFP | A political earthquake triggered by a fresh FBI email probe rocked Hillary Clinton and her White House campaign Friday, but they weren’t even on the ground to feel it hit. Clinton and her team were on her plane, gliding toward the next campaign …

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When Uganda’s Zakayo celebrated 53rd birthday at UWEC

Thursday was a special day at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as Zakayo, the oldest chimpanzee known in the country, celebrated its 53rd birthday. The Wildlife Center annually celebrates Zakayo’s birthday to highlight the plight and abuse of chimpanzees and other animals. Zakayo is the oldest chimpanzee in captivity in a country …

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