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Trini Ross would become the first Black woman to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Buffalo and Rochester region.
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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Makonde DCC Youths Hold Crisis Indaba Over G40 'Mole'
[New Zimbabwe] The Zanu PF Makonde District Coordinating Committee (DCC) youths this Wednesday held a crisis meeting to discuss the future of beleaguered secretary for youth affairs, Ketty Chanetsa.
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Rwanda Set to Rollout Second Phase of Economic Recovery Fund in June
[New Times] Rwanda is in the process of mobilising funds and designing the second phase of the Economic Recovery Fund.
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Rotary Club’s MoBay chapter celebrates 60th anniversary virtual style
WESTERN BUREAU: The Rotary Club of Montego Bay did not allow the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to stop them from celebrating their 60th anniversary yesterday, as they used the popular Zoom platform to connect members for a virtual celebration of the...
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Dimming the sun could reduce Cape Town drought risk but there's a catch
A new study probed the impact of solar geo-engineering on drought and water at a local level via the lens of Cape Town's “Day Zero” drought.
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Kenya: Russian Covid-19 Vaccine Sputnik V Now in Kenya
[Nation] As the scramble for Covid-19 vaccine jabs intensifies in the country due to a deadly third wave, Sputnik V, the Russian coronavirus vaccine, has found its way into the country.
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VACCINE JAM
Uncertainty looms over whether the Jamaican Government’s immunisation drive will be hamstrung after India placed a temporary hold on all exports of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Rising infections in the subcontinent have driven up...
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Game Recap: Thunder 107, Grizzlies 116
What began as a game of runs between the Thunder and the Grizzlies in the first half shifted in favor of Memphis in the second half. As the Thunder’s offense…
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India’s Iyer to miss England ODIs, doubtful for IPL start, ICC says - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remaining two one-day internationals against England after injuring his left shoulder in Tuesday’s opener, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said
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RICE/MORRIS: Creating Wealth — A Critical Step for Black America - The Washington Informer
This is the moment to confront America’s racist past and present. The post RICE/MORRIS: Creating Wealth — A Critical Step for Black America appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Teen of Stealing Her iPhone Sued for Racial Profiling
Miya Ponsetto, who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her mobile phone, has been named in a lawsuit along with the hotel where the event happened.
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Protesting NPOs call for CCMA to open to the public amid pandemic | News24
Several organisations are demonstrating outside the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration's offices, calling for walk-ins to be brought back at facilities.
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Defend our Democracy to Lamola: People who committed crimes 'must go in peace to prison' | News24
A delegation from the Defend our Democracy campaign met with Justice Minister Ronald Lamola to deliver a statement, which details its "key calls".
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President Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Work With Countries On Border
President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Vice President Kamala Harris to lead U.S. efforts with Mexico and Central America to stem the flow of immigrants
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MORIAL: Racism, Misogyny and Easy Access to Guns Are a Deadly Combination - The Washington Informer
This past week, our nation suffered another deadly shooting spree inspired by misogyny and racism, enabled by irresponsibly lax firearm regulation. The post MORIAL: Racism, Misogyny and Easy Access to Guns Are a Deadly Combination appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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White Sheriff Says He Was Afraid Of Black Newspaper Carrier Who Was Doing Job
A white Washington state sheriff, Ed Troyer, faces online backlash for being afraid of a Black newspaper carrier, Sedrick Altheimer.
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Nigeria: Northern Nigeria, Yemen, South Sudan, Others Face Famine Threat - UN
[Premium Times] Other countries identified by the report are Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, The Sudan and Syria Arab Republic.
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Honey Bun creates app to aid SMEs
The Honey Bun and Digicel foundations have joined forces for a new initiative that they say will revolutionise the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The partnership will see the Digicel Foundation contributing $1.5 million...
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Parliament hears the pros and cons of land expropriation without compensation | News24
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The State of Detroit Public Schools | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) has big plans underway while adjusting to the ever-changing climate during the COVID-19 pandemic as more students navigate in-person learning, amidst the rise of positive cases, coupled with the growing need for teachers inside the schools. “It
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Civil servants warn against staff appointment delays under NIDS
As the transitional process from the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is set to get under way following the passage of the NIDS law, a trade union leader is cautioning against...
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Zimbabwe: Depoliticise Covid-19 Activities: Mwonzora to Mnangagwa
[New Zimbabwe] Victoria Falls -- MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stop politicising Covid-19 activities, urging the Zimbabwean leader to adopt politics of tolerating opponents.
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After 20 years of sewage, man says he can’t bear the stink
A resident of Beach Road in Prospect, St Thomas, Steve Bryan, is at his wits’ end as a 20-year-old sewage problem which directly impacts his home continues to wreak havoc in his life. The waste is reportedly being released from the Prospect Sewage...
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Zimbabwe: Southern Region Records Highest TB Deaths in 2020 - Chiwenga
[New Zimbabwe] BULAWAYO, Matabeleland North, South, Midlands provinces recorded the highest numbers of tuberculosis (TB) deaths in in 2020 in the country, Health Minister Constantino Chiwenga has said.
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Nonprofits 2020: A year of innovation and survival - L.A. Focus News
Last year was a year of struggle and innovation for California's nonprofit sector, as many were forced to furlough staff or downsize, while others closed their doors. And although donations have fallen, the decline hasn't been nearly as deep as some might have predicted, according to Christina
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Cal Lawmakers Propose Process to Decertify Convicted Cops - Los Angeles Sentinel
Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), the chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) added language with some teeth to Senate Bill (SB) 2, the “Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act of
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Shalandfa Young Has Been Confirmed As Deputy Director Of The OMB
The Senate confirmed Shalanda Young as the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, as the fight for the top position continues.
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Kenya: Outrage as Kisumu Enforcement Officers Drag Hawker on Tarmac
[Nation] Outrage has greeted a heart-wrenching incident where a fruits vendor in Kisumu town was dragged for about 400 meters on hot tarmac by a pick-up vehicle belonging to the Kisumu City Enforcement Department.
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Daily News’ top boys basketball players to watch this spring season - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. The high school boys basketball season begins this week. Here are the Daily News' top players in the area to watch: TOP GUARDS/WINGS TO WATCH • Amari Bailey, Sierra Canyon, Jr. Bailey is one of the
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