They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-aircraft-crashes-government-says-2024-04-18/
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
theregister.com/2024/04/18/congress_data_broker_surveillance/
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
Why there is fighting in Sudan: There is a civil war in Sudan. The civilian population in the African country is suffering. More money was now promised at a ...
deutschlandfunk.de/sudan-kaempfe-unruhen-militaer-102.html
German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria: The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68843541
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
A man rescues a family from drowning in a submerged car during heavy floods in the United Arab Emirates.
The man was identified as Hazem Suweid ... Show more
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill: A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/democrats-vote-ukraine-bill.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Dutch influencer Armani L’Goumani has found herself in a precarious situation after participating in a YouTube “blind dating” show while visiting Morocco ... Show more #blinddatingshow #moroccoworldnews #mwn
The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report
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Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
reuters.com/markets/view-oil-japans-yen-up-reports-israeli-missiles-hit-iran-2024-04-19/
Today marks one year since the commencement of the devastating war in Sudan, pitting the country’s military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan ... Show more
The United States on Thursday used its veto power to block a Security Council proposal regarding Palestine's request for full United Nations membership ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/arizona-senate-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Egypt In Talks With Domestic Creditors to Extend Debt Maturities: Egypt is trying to push back the date on which some of its domestic debt comes due ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/egypt-in-talks-to-extend-debt-maturities-to-ease-financing-needs
Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-house-reviews-impeachment-request-against-judge-chineh-for-ruling-in-favor-of-american-missionary/
BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules: BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French ...
reuters.com/legal/bnp-paribas-must-face-lawsuit-over-sudanese-genocide-us-judge-rules-2024-04-18/
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
apnews.com/article/mali-heat-wave-climate-change-7945d75a8c92ecb282db36118a15e4e8
A church bishop who was stabbed during a service at his church in Sydney said today that he had forgiven his attacker.
The bishop said he is recovering very ... Show more #bishop #sydney #moroccoworldnews #mwn
Niger signs deal to supply Mali with cheaper diesel | Africanews: Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali ...
africanews.com/2024/04/18/niger-signs-deal-to-supply-mali-with-cheaper-diesel/
Tunisian journalist sentenced to 6 months in prison for insulting an official | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/tunisian-journalist-sentenced-to-6-months-in-prison-for-insulting-an-official/
Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months: A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb ...
reuters.com/world/africa/tunisian-court-imprisons-journalist-insulting-public-official-his-lawyer-says-2024-04-17/
From The New York Times Opinion Section
“You don’t have to like anti-Israel language or activism to be worried about congressional demands to suppress it ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/opinion/columbia-antisemitism-hearing.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
3 Curve Models On The Inclusivity Issues In Fashion: The fashion industry has been missing the mark for quite some time in matters of inclusion ...
essence.com/fashion/plus-size-models-diversity-issues-fashion/
Majority Of The B-2 Spirit Fleet Took To The Skies In A Mass Launch: A whopping 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took to the skies to cap off the recent Spirit ...
twz.com/air/majority-of-the-b-2-spirit-fleet-took-to-the-skies-in-a-mass-launch
Senegal's Faye makes first foreign visit as president to Mauritania: Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday visited neighbouring Mauritania on ...
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Horst Maas: 12,000 kilometers through the Sahara on a tractor: Globetrotter has lived in Thuma for three years. At a lecture in Waldkirchen ...
noen.at/waidhofen/abenteurer-horst-maas-mit-dem-traktor-12-000-kilometer-durch-die-sahara-417871347
Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest: At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/nyregion/columbia-university-protests
American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-submarine-arrives-in-scotland-for-visit/
Dozens detained as NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: At least 30 people were detained by New York Police Department officers ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/nypd-disperses-pro-palestinian-protest-columbia-university/
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter arrested, suspended from college for pro-Palestinian protests
startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omars-daughter-suspended-from-college-for-involvement-in-pro-palestinian-protests/600360001/
Startup co-founded by Romanian targets EUR 7 mln to advance hyperloop technology for high-speed transportation
romania-insider.com/swisspod-targets-funds-hyperloop-transport-april-2024
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visits Tunisia to discuss migration | Africanews: We want to involve international organizations, work on repatriations ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/italian-pm-giorgia-meloni-visits-tunisia-to-discuss-migration/
Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/senators-begin-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-impeachment-trial-live-updates-rcna147038
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
German spying: Two men held over suspected Russian sabotage plot: Germany authorities say the men were planning to sabotage military aid for Ukraine and had ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514667/german-spying-two-men-held-over-suspected-russian-sabotage-plot
Exit from Europe can help Liverpool focus on league, says Klopp: "Disappointed that we did not go through but not frustrated or angry. Now we can focus on the ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/exit-europe-can-help-liverpool-focus-league-says-klopp-3590446
#UPDATE | Kiwis are being 'strongly advised' to leave Israel as it launches a missile counter-attack on Iran.
Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?: Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/did-gaza-protests-force-algerias-first-kfc-restaurant-close
US vetoes widely backed Palestinian bid for full UN membership: NEW YORK CITY: The US on Thursday vetoed a draft resolution, drawn up by Algeria ...
arabnews.com/node/2495371/world
Three takeaways from the Columbia University president’s testimony on antisemitism
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/takeaways-columbia-antisemitism-hearing/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
wsj.com/world/africa/boko-haram-chibok-schoolgirls-10-years-sisters-2206eea0
A video shared on social media shows the moment when a Palestinian man comes to the aid of a cat trapped on the barbed wire atop the border fence separating ... Show more
US approves Rafah op in exchange for no Israeli counterstrikes on Iran - report: Israel allegedly obtains approval on operation in Rafah- as long as it ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797675
Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
Morocco is set to double the import of livestock intended for the upcoming Eid Al Adha; known as the “Feast of Sacrifice.”
read more: www.moroccoworldnews.com/2024/04/362140/morocco-to-double-import-of-livestock-for-eid-al-adha #morocco #world #news ... Show more #eidaladha #moroccoworldnews
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/russia-pounds-ukraines-cities-and-front-lines-as-air-defences-dwindle
Italy PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks: TUNIS: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with officials in Tunis Wednesday to discuss what she called ...
arabnews.com/node/2494841/world
With new tanks: the Bundeswehr rebuilds a troop type that was scrapped: More than ten years ago, the Army Air Defense Force was disbanded and the Gepard tanks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-eingestampfte-Truppengattung-wieder-auf-article24882716.html
Tackling Sudan’s humanitarian crisis after a year of war: A solemn occasion was marked on Monday: one year since the outbreak of the devastating conflict in ...
arabnews.com/node/2495131
Telecom tycoon ensnared by his hefty debt machine: podcast: Patrick Drahi built the ocean-spanning Altice empire on the back of aggressive dealmaking and $60 bln ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/telecom-tycoon-ensnared-by-his-hefty-debt-machine-podcast-2024-04-18/
Allison Polidor, who was holding a small sign protesting a GOP plan for school vouchers, refused to leave when House Speaker Cameron Sexton ordered troopers to ... Show more www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/nashville-mother-and-school-voucher-protester-forcibly-removed-from-tennessee-house-gallery
‘People are begging us to feed their children’: Gaza refugees in Cairo find little help
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/people-are-begging-us-to-feed-their-children-gaza-refugees-in-cairo-find-little-help
Epic travel fail: First I forgot my luggage … then lost it a second time: Three hours into my journey I realise my bag is sitting outside a toilet cubicle ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/epic-travel-fail-first-i-forgot-my-luggage-then-lost-it-a-second-time-20240408-p5fi7m.html
Sudan on brink of collapse and starvation as country marks one year of civil war: As Sudan marks the grim anniversary of a year-long conflict, aid agencies have ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/africa/sudan-civil-war-marks-one-year-intl/
Nigeria’s Economy, Once Africa’s Biggest, Slips to Fourth Place: Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place this ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/nigeria-s-economy-once-africa-s-biggest-slips-to-fourth-place
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Sundowns star Morena expects fireworks in packed stadium in Tunis: Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena is expecting a hostile atmosphere at Stade ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-18-sundowns-star-morena-expects-fireworks-in-packed-stadium-in-tunis/
Sudan grapples with humanitarian crisis after year of fighting: A year of conflict in Sudan has left thousands dead and forced millions to flee their homes ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3248/
Morocco has yet to lock a place in the “Big 5” wealth markets in Africa in 2023, according to an annual report from the consultancy firm Henley and Partners ... Show more #morocco #world #news #africa #casablanca #tangier #marrakech #moroccoworldnews
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed a resolution saying that the “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” slogan - often heard in ... Show more
Elon Musk utilized his social media platform to condemn the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, advocating for global leaders to prioritize space exploration ... Show more #morocco #world #news #elonmysk #mwn #moroccoworldnews
TikTok faces Washington reckoning as divest-or-ban vote nears: TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-tiktok-faces-washington-reckoning-as-divest-or-ban-vote-nears/
All you need to know about Esperance and Sundowns’ semifinal away leg: Downs will have high hopes in their semifinal tie against Espérance to be played in Tunis ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2024-04-18-all-you-need-to-know-about-esperance-and-sundowns-semifinal-away-leg/
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Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic in new sustainability effort
apnews.com/article/starbucks-new-cups-cold-drinks-plastic-90f19ce6ff721c7bf900f1447932dcc0
The burden from the first leg is too big: Salah's goal is not enough because Atalanta defends against it. This means that Klopp has to bury his dream of the ... Show more www.kicker.de/atalanta-gegen-liverpool-2024-europa-league-4913605/ticker
What Hamas wants from Israel - and why the Cairo talks are faltering: While both sides are ostensibly negotiating with similar aims, Hamas believes they are ...
middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-wants-israel-why-cairo-talks-faltering
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