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Stanbic Bank Unveiled as Key Sponsor of Historic Afrigo@50 Concert
Red Pepper
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July 1, 2025
Uganda’s most iconic band is marking a major milestone — and Stanbic Bank is proudly powering the celebration of the highly anticipated Legends of Sound: Afrigo@50 concert. The golden anniversary event is set to rock Millennium Grounds, Kampala,...
Immigration in Japan: Understanding Who is a Refugee
JAPAN Forward
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June 21, 2025
このページを 日本語 で読む Criticisms such as "Japan is cold toward refugees" or "Japan accepts very few refugees" frequently appear in the media. In the past, there may have been a basis to think so. But, I have worked in immigration and refugee support for...
Pak nominates Trump for Nobel Prize; He says "won’t get it no matter what"
Madhyamam
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June 21, 2025
Islamabad: Pakistan has announced via social media platform X that it will formally recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent...
What Will Koffa's Defence Be?
Liberian Observer
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The December 18, 2024, fire that destroyed parts of the Capitol Building, is being considered in every quarter as one of the worst tragedies of post-war Liberia. As such, every Liberian has the right to know how this happened, why it happened, and...
We don’t need to talk about Kevin
The Spectator Australia
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July 2, 2025
‘The United States,’ opined former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd back in early 2021, ‘has been run by a village idiot’. Not much room for doubt, then, about the esteem Mr Rudd – who is now Australia’s ambassador to the USA – holds President...
Today in High Prairie; July 3, 2025
South Peace News
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July 2, 2025
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....
Terengganu FC Signs Up French Striker Mabella To Face Malaysia League Season
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Terengganu FC (TFC) continues to strengthen the frontline with the signing of another French-born import player, Yann Kevin Mabella, for the 2025/26 Malaysia League (M-League) football season. Acting chief...
China’s foreign assistance comes without strings.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah The People’s Republic of China, through its Embassy in Liberia, has reiterated that its foreign assistance policy, across Africa and beyond, comes with no strings attached. Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, made...
Thank God for a 'Land That’s Free'By Gene Shelburne
Amarillo Globe-News - Texas
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Does the name Irving Berlin ring bells for you? For my generation of old geezers, it does. He may be our most famous song writer. Born on Siberia on 1888, breast-fed in Germany, Berlin made it to Ellis Island when he was 4. Just that snippet of...
Environmental forum helps prepare for a storm, and more community events
Nola - Louisiana
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WEATHERING THE STORM: AN ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM: Healthy Community Services hosts panels of professionals such as meteorologists and young environmentalists to talk about how they mentally prepare for storms and the subsequent...
AITB DG Signs Institutional Performance Contract
Liberian Observer
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The Director General of the Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB), Abraham Billy, has signed the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) Presidential Contracts—a governance instrument that is meant to drive performance and...
How 2025 became Glastonbury’s most political year yet
Dazed & Confused
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June 30, 2025
Maybe a year of historically bad approval ratings has already thickened his skin, but it would be nice to believe that hearing thousands of people chant “fuck Keir Starmer”, during Kneecap’s Glastonbury set, hurt the Prime Minister’s feelings. It...
Davey Highben clears the chaos with ‘Future Salad Days’
Matternews - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
In conceptualizing “Future Salad Days,” which kicks off with a free, daylong celebration at the downtown gallery Blockfort on Friday, July 4, artist Davey Highben traveled backwards through time. First, it’s 1991 and Highben is a 17-year-old...
Metinho still on Rangers transfer radar as Gers 'ready' to up the ante in bid to land Brazilian youngster
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 29, 2025
22:53, 29 Jun 2025Updated 22:59, 29 Jun 2025 Rangers are reportedly set to up the ante in their bid to sign Troyes midfielder Metinho. Boss Russell Martin knows time is of the essence to get bodies in ahead of next month's crunch double header...
Juanita & Juan Bring ‘Jungle Cruise’ to Cactus Club
Shepherd Express - Wisconsin
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June 30, 2025
Even though they were part of the same small circle, when Brian Tristan first met Alicia Velasquez, he says he was very much in “admiration and fear” of her. “What? You’ve never told me that part of it,” says Velasquez, known professionally as...
Capitol’s damage put at nearly $4 million
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
Damages inflicted on the Capitol during the December 18, 2024, arson attack have been put at more than US$3 million, according to the Grand Jury of Montserrado County, Liberia. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – The Grand Jury...
Artist Christina Kimeze’s Paintings Capture “Sovereign Emotional States”
W Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Christina Kimeze opens the door to her studio, situated in a former cardboard box factory in a far-flung part of east London. It is sweltering, which the artist says is preferable to the temperature during winter. “There’s no heating,” the...
What’s New on Paramount+ in July 2025
Us Weekly
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July 1, 2025
July is going to be a killer month on Paramount+, and we’re not just saying that because Dexter Morgan is back. Michael C. Hall‘s iconic serial killer isn’t letting a little thing like attempted murder break the bond with his son, Harrison (Jack...
Top cop visits illegal quarry, raids weed farm
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 3, 2025
News Newsday Reporter 4 Hrs Ago Police destroyed $1.3 million worth of marijuana from a field in St Joseph during an operation on July 2. - Courtesy TTPS Commissioner of Police (CoP) Allister Guevarro, accompanied by a team that included members...
Non-profit that helps refugees seeks support from community
WTXL Tallahassee - Florida
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July 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Non-profit, Neighborly, is looking for organizations and businesses to help sponsor their Jubilee Market Place events. These monthly events provide community and free items to vulnerable families, including refugees. At...