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French President Emmanuel Macron has called a bloody crackdown on Algerian protesters by police in Paris 60 years ago an “unforgivable crime”. On 17 October 1961, French police turned on Algerian demonstrators. Some were shot,…
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Norway on Sunday announced it will hold an independent investigation into the actions of police and security agencies following a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five people and injured three others. Police have been criticized for…
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Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for an immediate airlift of unused COVID jabs to countries in the global south. Brown, an adviser to the World Health Organization (WHO), is pressing the leaders of Canada, the…
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During the global scramble to secure vaccines, many countries in Asia-Pacific were slow off the mark. This time, they’re not making the same mistake. Countries around the region are rushing to place orders for the latest weapon…
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Russia has reported more than 1,000 daily COVID-related deaths for the first time since the start of the pandemic, with the country’s vaccination drive at a standstill and no restrictions in place. An official government tally on…
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As many as 17 American missionaries have been reported kidnapped by gang members in Haiti on Saturday, including 14 adults and three minors, a source in Haiti’s security forces told CNN. The source cautioned that the…
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Sri Lanka should start trading with India by paying in Indian Rupees (INR) and this can annually replace the use of over USD 2 billion, said Ideal Group Founder and Executive Chairman Nalin Welgama. He said that their trading…
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Capital Alliance (CAL) entered into an investment and partnership agreement with Bangladesh’s BetaOne Investments Limited. With the formalization of this agreement and its entry to Bangladesh, CAL continues its ambitious yet resolute…
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At a time when the price of locally manufactured Highland milk powder has also been increased, the Milco Ltd management has decided to increase Rs. 7 for one-litre liquid milk, produced by local farmers with effect from November 01.…
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The government is considering extending the concession on payment of electricity bills to Tourism Development Authority registered tourist hotels and residences affected by COVID-19 further as the grace period was given for the sector…
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