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Coach Hakizimana runs final lap, body flown back to Rwanda: The family of the coach and Athletics Kenya officials on Saturday collected the body.
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Coach Hakizimana runs final lap, body flown back to Rwanda: The family of the coach and Athletics Kenya officials on Saturday collected the body.
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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo on Question Time?: The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
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Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...
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Let us press on with UK migrant plan, Rwanda tells critics: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government said on Friday it would take as many migrants as Britain ...
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UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
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Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
Lifetime Ban Sends Strong Message to ‘Stupid’ Would-Be NBA Gamblers: Coach: Commissioner Adam Silver sent a message to would-be NBA gamblers with his harsh ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
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LIVE: UK's Rwanda scheme set to clear parliament this week: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Too early to judge impact of Rwanda plan on Ireland - No 10: The Irish government says the UK's plan is already causing an influx of migrants to the Republic.
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Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
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Jepchirchir crushes women's-only world record in winning London Marathon: Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir crushed the women's-only world record in ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister: The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.
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Ministers spoil for a public scrap over Rwanda bill: The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.
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5 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt after UK approves Rwanda bill
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Rwanda: Why a migrant plane won’t be taking off anytime soon: The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.
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The third member of Mark Pope’s staff is official. He’s a familiar coach to Kentucky fans.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287905880.html
Anti-slavery campaigner returns OBE over government's Rwanda scheme: Dr Aidan McQuade wrote to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and returned the honour by post.
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Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line: Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
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FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...
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British PM Sunak's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges await: The British parliament is set to finally approve a divisive law this week to pave ...
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Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
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Coach: US sues to block its parent merger with Michael Kors owner: The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's merger with rival Capri.
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Quick Glance: Dispute Arises Over Fusion Between Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings
- Legal actions have been taken by the FTC to block the proposed merger between Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings Limited.
- Competition between the involved brands would be at risk with the merger, potentially granting Tapestry a dominant market share in the 'accessible luxury' handbag sector.
- To halt the deal, the FTC is seeking a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction, with Tapestry and Capri planning to contest the decision in court.
- Both companies stress that the merger has already been approved by regulators in the European Union and Japan, aiming to finalize the acquisition while battling the FTC lawsuit.
Rwanda: Migrants in Dunkirk say they are undeterred by UK policy: Although migrants are concerned about the deportation policy, they still want to enter the UK.
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Rwanda joins other African countries in recalling J&J children's cough syrup: Rwanda's drug regulator has recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough ...
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Great Britain: Sunak wants to deport “no ifs and buts”: Despite an interim injunction, a supreme court decision and sharp criticism: British Prime Minister Sunak ...
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Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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Will the Rwanda plan finally become law?: The House of Lords has made changes to the bill - will the government make concessions?
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Rwanda: Charities plan legal challenges to removals as law set to pass: The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the ...
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‘Operation Save Rishi’ Aims to Get UK Premier Through Key Vote: Rishi Sunak said this week he’s putting UK defense spending on a “war footing ...
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'Nothing will stand in our way': Britain approves contentious Rwanda asylum seekers plan
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/22/britain-asylum-seekers-rwanda-boats-immigration/73339328007/
Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...
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LIVE: UK's Rwanda scheme returns to House of Commons: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its Rwanda policy
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Controversial migration policy: German MPs protest against Sunak's Rwanda deal: Rishi Sunak meets with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin. MPs from the SPD ...
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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law: British prime minister Rishi Sunak promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 12 weeks as parliament ...
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With Rwanda plan, UK securitizing migration and decoupling from international law: Expert
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‘It’s not Barbieland’: Rwanda prepares to host asylum seekers sent from UK: As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will ...
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Rwanda: Inside the Kigali hotel set to receive expelled UK migrants | Africanews: "We have the ground for entertainment, we have a mini football ground ...
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Standoff continues as MPs prepare to vote on Rwanda bill: The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
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UK and Rwanda look forward to first migrant deportation flights in spring: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are looking ...
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Rwanda’s Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it’s ready for migrants from Britain
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Rwanda says it is ready for migrants deported from UK | Africanews: The Rwandan government said Tuesday it welcomes the decision by the British parliament to ...
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Rwanda: My return home 30 years after genocide: BBC presenter Victoria Uwonkunda, who fled Rwanda aged 12, returns to face the past for the first time.
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Travis Perry, still a Kentucky signee, talks about his potential UK future with Mark Pope
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
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UAAP: With Final Four return achieved, FEU coach dreaming big: MANILA, Philippines — It was a sweet moment for Far Eastern University coach Manolo Refugia who ...
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Rwanda: "Never will our people be left for dead again"- Kagame | Africanews
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Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
Sunak Eyes Rwanda Vote and Europe Trip to Boost Election Hopes: Rishi Sunak will have lawmakers sit late Monday to consider legislation on his flagship migration ...
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How Rwanda’s annual genocide commemoration fans the flame of ethnicity: In 2014, the genocide was officially renamed from the Rwandan genocide to 'the 1994 ...
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Britain's Rwanda asylum legislation formally becomes law: Royal assent is the final stage in the legislative process, and effectively rubber stamps the ...
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Jorge De Brito to step down as PH volleyball coach at end of contract: MANILA, Philippines — Jorge Souza De Brito will have his last dance with the Philippine ...
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David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
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Kelvin Kiptum Commemorative Limited Edition watch unveiled ahead of Rotterdam Marathon
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Martin Lewis eviscerates Rishi Sunak in brutal HIGNFY takedown: The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis turns his attention to asylum seekers as he brutally cuts down ...
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Kenyan runner Muteti understands compatriots’ Beijing Half Marathon dilemma, but says ‘race fixing cannot be tolerated’
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Close icon: It’s 30 years since genocide ravaged Rwanda. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed in just 100 days when Hutu extremists targeted ethnic ...
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Rwanda's youth confront legacy of 1994 genocide 30 years on: The shadows of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, where Hutu militants executed members of the Tutsi ...
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Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito: Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito
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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
UK: Rwanda bill showdown in Parliament, calls for concessions for Afghans : The UK government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers ...
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Sources - Nets prepared to hire Kings' Jordi Fernandez as coach - ESPN: Jordi Fernandez, the Kings' top assistant, has emerged as the Nets' choice to become the ...
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Quick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi Fernández Set to Lead Nets: Insiders
- Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi Fernández, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.
- Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi Fernández as their new head coach.
- Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.
- In addition to Fernández, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.
Former Kentucky Recruit Karter Knox to Join John Calipari at Arkansas, per Report
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She’s One of the Greatest Basketball Players Ever. She’s an Even Better Coach.: An undefeated season and a third national title has South Carolina coach Dawn ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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