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Number of people in UK feeling lonely doubles ― Report
UK map The number of people in the United Kingdom (UK) experiencing loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has more than doubled since March 2020 in spite of an overall
Republic of Congo opposition candidate dies of Covid-19
Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas Republic of Congo opposition candidate Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas died of Covid-19 as he was being transferred to France for treatment, his campaign director said Monday, the day
Niger constitutional court confirms new president
Niger’s constitutional court on Sunday confirmed Mohamed Bazoum as the country’s new president with more than 55 percent of the votes cast in last month’s run-off. Former interior minister Bazoum
Slovak PM says willing to quit to solve govt crisis
Igor Matovic Slovakia’s Prime Minister Igor Matovic on Sunday said he was willing to step down to save the coalition government led by his party as junior partners slammed his
Racism pervasive, dangerous — UN
Mr António Guterres Racism is “dangerous, abhorrent, ugly” and remains pervasive, says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Established
Making social media great again: Aide hints at new platform for Trump
People who miss former US president Donald Trump routinely weighing in on current events IN ALL CAPS and with trademark slams like “Sad!” on social media might soon be able
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort partially closed over Covid outbreak
Former US president, Donald Trump’s Florida resort Mar-a-Lago has been partially closed after some members of staff tested positive for the coronavirus, US media reported Friday. “As some of our
North Koreans leave Malaysia after ties cut over US extradition row
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends an enlarged meeting of the Politburo of the ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. PHOTO: AP North
Internet blackout as Congo votes, with president set to secure fourth term
Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso The Republic of Congo voted Sunday in a presidential election boycotted by the main opposition and attacked by critics as tilted towards veteran leader
‘Organisations of sin’: Pope Francis rails against mafia
Pope Francis Pope Francis launched a fresh attack on the mafia Sunday, Italy’s day of remembrance for victims of the mob, describing them as “organisations of sin” who have exploited
