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Turmoil in UK government after key minister slams police ahead of pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day
November 11, 2023
Turmoil in UK government after key minister slams police ahead of pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day
London CNN — The British government is braced for a tricky weekend. Tricky because Rishi Sunak, a prime minister whose…
This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
November 11, 2023
This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
CNN — Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly…
Iceland declares state of emergency, evacuates residents over threat of volcanic eruption
November 11, 2023
Iceland declares state of emergency, evacuates residents over threat of volcanic eruption
CNN — Iceland has declared a state of emergency, with police officials urging residents to evacuate the coastal town of…
How Afrilabs is powering Africa’s tech revolution through community
November 11, 2023
How Afrilabs is powering Africa’s tech revolution through community
Kigali, Rwanda CNN — For over a decade, AfriLabs has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant tech ecosystem…
Russia parades Ukrainian war prisoners as ‘volunteers’ for its army in apparent violation of international law
November 10, 2023
Russia parades Ukrainian war prisoners as ‘volunteers’ for its army in apparent violation of international law
CNN — A group of former Ukrainian servicemen, including prisoners of war, have “volunteered” to fight on the front lines…
Russia has tried to break Ukraine’s energy grid. This winter, Ukrainians are prepared for the worst
November 10, 2023
Russia has tried to break Ukraine’s energy grid. This winter, Ukrainians are prepared for the worst
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Oleksandr Gindyuk is determined not to be caught off guard if electricity supplies fail again this winter. When Russia pounded Ukraine’s…
Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of firing water cannon on ships resupplying South China Sea military outpost
November 10, 2023
Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of firing water cannon on ships resupplying South China Sea military outpost
CNN — Manila accused Chinese ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” toward Philippine vessels resupplying a remote…
Live grenade in birthday gift kills aide to Ukraine’s military chief
November 8, 2023
Live grenade in birthday gift kills aide to Ukraine’s military chief
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — An aide to the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military was killed after receiving a live grenade as…
China’s northeast hit by unseasonable blizzard as heavy snow causes mass disruption
November 8, 2023
China’s northeast hit by unseasonable blizzard as heavy snow causes mass disruption
Hong Kong CNN — Unusually early heavy snowfall blanketed swathes of northeastern China this week, forcing airlines to cancel flights,…
Zelensky says safety rules ‘violated’ in Ukrainian military ceremony hit by deadly Russian strike
November 8, 2023
Zelensky says safety rules ‘violated’ in Ukrainian military ceremony hit by deadly Russian strike
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said safety rules had been “violated,” leaving soldiers and civilians exposed to a deadly…