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\t On Friday, internet and international calls were cut off across the West African nation in anticipation of the election results, according to locals and international observers in the capital, Conakry.

\t This was the third time that Conde matched-up against Diallo. Before the election, observers raised concerns that an electoral dispute could reignite ethnic tensions between Guinea's largest ethnic groups.

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Jerk Festival promoters unite to celebrate National Jamaican Jerk Day; virtual event to feature ‘Best of Performances’ and more! Producers of the Florida, New York, and Canada Grace Jamaican Jerk Festivals, along with Orlando and Palm Beach festivals, have partnered to celebrate the food, music, art, and the culture of jerk in an unprecedented way with National Jamaican Jerk […]

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Two of the most significant baseball players of the 19th century played in Worcester, but never together. Both had the same baseball last names, Stovey, but were not related. Both actually played under different last names than their birth names. Harry Stovey was a terrific player, George Stovey probably would have been a terrific pitcher given the chance, but he was a Black man in an increasingly white baseball world. George Stovey One issue with 19th century baseball was that its owners,

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Miss South Africa 2020 will be announced on Saturday evening. While you grab the popcorn, we have your top 10 finalists lined up.

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