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[Thomson Reuters Foundation] From mass job losses to soaring domestic violence, the rise of revenge porn and a widening gender poverty gap, 2020 has threatened to hobble progress on women's equality as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks global havoc.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Beijing, hold the glee: US democracy may be besmirched at the moment, but it has a way of bouncing back
The horrific attacks on the US Capitol that hordes of President Trump’s ardent supporters launched on Wednesday afternoon, and the shambolic response of the Capitol Hill police, has been a source of much glee to...
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Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases - Black News Channel
By CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the continent and urge increased testing to combat it. The level of testing across the continent is considerably less than what health experts say is
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Giant steps: Why Soul is the film that finally got jazz right - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… ’d barely believe that any African Americans were involved. Take 1947’s … , both written and directed by African American filmmakers, are period pieces that … co-director and several key African American leads but is not a …
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‘It’s Like Death’: 70-Year-Old Grandmother Who Shocked the World with Her Killer Body Fights Back After Hacker Steals Her Instagram Account
California-based vegan chef Babette Davis celebrated her 70th birthday by sharing with the world seven jaw-dropping photos showing off her phenomenal physique. Thousands of fans […]
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Diplomatic appointments to Mexico, India and Belgium announced
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced three new diplomatic appointments. They are Ambassador-designate Sharon Saunders –Mexico, High Commissioner-designate Jason Hall to India, and Ambassador-...
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Senior Living: I found my secret to feeling younger and stronger — the pandemic stole it away | L.A. Focus News
Back in early January, before COVID-19 was as familiar as the furniture, I went in for my annual physical. My doctor looked at my test results and shook his head. Virtually everything was perfect. My cholesterol was down. So was my weight. My blood pressure was that of a swimmer. A barrage of blood
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EU reviews BioNTech request for 'extra dose' of virus shot - Black News Channel
By MIKE CORDER and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union medicines watchdog said Thursday that German company BioNTech has applied for clearance in the 27-nation bloc to administer up to six doses of its COVID-19 vaccine from each vial, instead of the five
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Justice Department won't pursue charges against officers in Tamir Rice shooting | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Jamiel Lynch, Christina Carrega and Steve Almasy, CNN The US Justice Department announced Tuesday it found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against two officers in relation to the fatal 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice in an Ohio park. Rice, 12, was shot and killed outside of
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Africa: BUA's Kabiru Rabiu Tops Ranking of Africa's '100 Economic Leaders for Tomorrow'
[Premium Times] Mr Rabiu made the list along with 13 other Nigerians aged 40 and below.
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Too Broke To Look Good: Identifying The Privilege In Shaming Fast Fashion Consumers - Blavity
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JOY - Fishermen glad to be home for new year after US saga
The four Jamaican fishermen who returned from the United States last evening were in high spirits, and their relatives were relieved to have them safely back home after more than two months detained in the US without charge after being accused of...
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Death of rights activist in Canada shifts spotlight on struggles in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Karima, an advocate for independence for her resource-rich region who had been living in exile in Canada since 2016, fled Pakistan the previous year fearing she would be “disappeared” by the authorities as several other rights activists had been.
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Nigeria: Air France - Transit Visa Compulsory for Nigerians Travelling to UK From January 1
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The Mystery Of The Missing Billionaires
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#Election2020 | Johnson: 'Black people shaped the 2020 election. Now we need to do the same in Georgia' | The Atlanta Voice
The Georgia runoff election on Jan. 5 will cap off what is sure to be the most consequential election of our lifetime. While the polls are still coming in, it is no secret that the outcome of this year’s General Election was determined by Black voters.  The Black electorate showed up in November
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Opposition must smell the coffee
People must be wary of MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora, who is a Zanu PF proxy masquerading as an opposition cadre. He publicly said he was going to work with the ruling party. MDC Alliance must mobilise supporters if it is to stand a chance in future elections. Zanu PF is doing whatever it can and
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Rwanda: Is Homeschooling Feasible for Rwandan Children?
[New Times] The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need to adopt homeschooling in Rwanda, at least for children whose parents can afford it.
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Nigeria: 2020 - 20 Great Premium Times Stories You Need to Read Again
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Comply with COVID-19 measures: OCHA
BY LORRAINE MUROMO The United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has urged the public to comply with measures being put in place by authorities to mitigate the impact of the tropical Cyclone Chalane. In a statement yesterday, OCHA said it was working closely with
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Sevens-times F1 champion Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK honours list
LONDON - Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in Britain's traditional New Year Honours list after equalling Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula One world titles. The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including showbusiness, sport and politics, as well as the
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Morocco: 18th National Press Awards - Journalist Abdellatif Abilkassem Wins News Agency Prize
[MAP] Rabat -- Journalist Abdellatif Abilkassem of the Moroccan News Agency (MAP) has won the news agency's award at the 18th edition of the National Press Grand Prix.
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Bill legalising abortion passed in pope's native Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalise elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by Pope Francis to his compatriots and could pave the way for similar actions across the socially
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Bartlett optimistic about frequent flights between Nigeria, Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Coming on the heels of the recent inaugural flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is optimistic that Jamaica could see a biweekly flight service established between the two countries.
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BATTLE LINES DRAWN - Tapia says Jamaica should consider where it would stand in US-China war
For the roughly 16 months that Donald Tapia has been Washington’s top diplomat in Jamaica, he has been urging the Andrew Holness-led Government to steer clear of Chinese 5G telecommunications technology, arguing that it poses national security...
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'Successful' Ethiopian immigrant in Italy killed by her Ghanaian employee - Face2Face Africa
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Auld lang syne: New year brings final UK-EU Brexit split
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Henry’s Soul Cafe feeds thousands | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com When Bernard Brooks and Jermaine Smith teamed up to open Henry’s Soul Cafe in 1997 they had a good idea and a lot of passion.  Twenty-three years later, that passion has led to their restaurant serving, not only as a D.M.V. culinary staple- cemented
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THERE is a global race to procure COVID-19 vaccines, and right now South Africa is not doing well. Currently, the race leaders are Israel who have already vaccinated more than 9% of their population and Bahrain who have vaccinated almost 4% of their population. In total, 34 countries have begun
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