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Chad locks down capital for first time as Covid-19 cases rise | News24
Chad has locked down its capital N'djamena for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and has declared a dusk to dawn curfew due to a rise in infections, a decree signed by President Idriss Deby showed on Fr
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South Africa's plan to capture babies' biometric data raises privacy fears
The government hopes the proposed new birth registration system will stem corruption and protect children who otherwise risk going undocumented.
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PHOTO: Goodbye, 2020
Anika Frazer watches the last sunset for 2020 from the Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway in east Kingston yesterday as the year, defined by the novel coronavirus pandemic, drew to a close.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)�
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Newcastle’s Bruce says ‘morally wrong’ to keep playing amid pandemic - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce believes it is “morally wrong” for English football to continue as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the country and disrupt the fixtures
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11 Little Ways To Make 2021 Feel Like A Fresh Start (Even If It’s Not)
Every year, we look at Jan. 1 as a symbol of a fresh start and a chance to have our “best year yet.” This mindset feels more urgent than ever…
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Rohingya Muppets Bring Hope to Children in World’s Largest Refugee Camp – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — “Sesame Street,” the popular American TV show, has introduced two new Muppets to help educate and relieve the childhood trauma of Rohingya children living in Cox’s Baazar, the world’s largest refugee settlement, in [...]
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Coronavirus: Army Corps to help L.A.-area hospitals upgrade aging tech | L.A. Focus News
By Christopher Weber | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — California hospitals ended the year on “the brink of catastrophe,” a health official said as the pandemic pushed deaths and sickness to staggering levels and some medical centers scrambled to provide oxygen for the critically ill. Gov. Gavin
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Rose Bowl scouting report: Alabama vs. Notre Dame | L.A. Focus News
No. 1 seed ALABAMA (11-0) vs. No. 4 NOTRE DAME (10-1) When: Friday, 1 p.m. PST (ESPN) Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas Line: Alabama by 19½ Series record: Notre Dame leads, 5-2 WHAT’S AT STAKE Alabama is trying to get in the College Football Playoff championship game for the fifth time in six
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Breakout star Lexi Underwood on her latest film and the power of Gen Z - TheGrio
After her breakout role on Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere, blossoming actress Lexi Underwood is ready to use her talent and... View Article The post Breakout star Lexi Underwood on her latest film and the power of Gen Z appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nigeria: 2021 - What We'll Do to Improve the Condition of Nigerian Youth - Buhari
[Premium Times] Nigeria has a burgeoning youthful population as about 80 per cent of its over 200 million people are below 40 years of age.
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Mottley announces curfew after ten new COVID-19 cases recorded - Stabroek News
(Barbados Nation) Effective yesterday to January 14, Barbados will be under curfew from midnight until 5 a.m. The article Mottley announces curfew after ten new COVID-19 cases recorded appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Barbados apologises to Sandals
The Barbados health ministry yesterday issued a public apology to Sandals Barbados, saying that three people detained by the police for alleged breaches of COVID-19 protocols had no connection with the resort chain.The apology came a day after Sandals Barbados denied there was any breach of the
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Crowds fill streets in China’s pandemic-hit Wuhan, celebrate New Year
Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year marred by a deadly pandemic that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April. As per
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Tanzania: Major Inputs Stimulus to Boost Small Scale Farmers
[Daily News] AS the country ushers into New Year 2021 more than 100,600 smallholder farmers in the country will be receiving grain and vegetable seeds' grants worth US$ 493,500 to assist them in sustainable food production.
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2020 quotable quotes
THE year 2020 was a memorable one for many reasons — both positive and negative. The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines across the world and changed the lives of many, but it has not been the only thing grabbing the world’s attention. The pandemic, coupled with topics including the US
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Urban One, Inc. Chairwoman Receives Congressional Recognition And NABJ Hall Of Fame Accolades For 40 Years Of Service To The African American Community - GuruFocus.com
… powerful advocate for the African American community, Cathy Hughes … that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers … platforms providing the African-American community with social, … delivery mechanism to African-American and urban audiences. …
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At age 100, her bucket list is almost empty, but her life’s been so very full | L.A. Focus News
She was born in a small lumber and fishing community on the west coast of Washington to Bud and Eleanor Fisher, loving, hard-working parents who knew life was going to be a challenge for their baby daughter born with a club foot. As a little girl, they encouraged her to try any sport or activity
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2021 is year of recovery - President - Stabroek News
President Irfaan Ali has labelled 2021 the year of recovery and declared that the Guyanese economy is already improving despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article 2021 is year of recovery - President appeared first on Stabroek News.
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4-H Clubs to ramp up youth interest in agriculture in 2021
The Jamaica 4-H Clubs will be introducing new initiatives and programmes in 2021 to engage more young Jamaicans in the business of agriculture. Executive Director of the organisation, Dr Ronald Blake, told JIS News that the first quarter of the...
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Africa: When the World Unites to End Violence Against Women
[Leadership] Violence against women and girls is a global human rights challenge which must be fought to a standstill, JOY YESUFU writes.
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Ministry extends deadline for school vouchers - Stabroek News
The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Wednesday announced that the deadline for the school uniform and supplies voucher programme has been extended until January. The article Ministry extends deadline for school vouchers appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Errant police warned
BY LORRAINE MUROMO ERRANT police officers who are in the habit of endangering people’s lives by smashing windscreens from vehicles will face the music and pay for their recklessness, the government has warned. Police officers have been accused of endangering commuters’ lives by chasing after errant
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Neymar laughs off reports of New Year's party for 500
Brazil star Neymar has laughed off controversy over reports he was throwing a mega New Year's party for 500 guests.
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South Florida teachers ordered back to classrooms next week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): About 1,700 South Florida teachers who have been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic have been ordered to return to their campuses when the spring semester begins next Monday. Some teachers say they are...
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Tunisia: Saied Checks On Preparedness of Security Units On New Year's Eve
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President Kais Saied paid and inspection visit on Thursday evening, to the Interior Ministry, where he checked on the new operations room and was briefed about the high-tech equipment it comprises.
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This Is How Bad The COVID-19 Crisis Is In Los Angeles Right Now
It’s hard to grasp that the stories coming out of Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 outbreak are happening on American soil: patients dying in crowded hospital hallways, medical providers running out…
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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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Total asks Mozambique staff to leave as attacks draw near to liquid natural gas project | Fin24
Fighters linked to Islamic State this week raided a town less than 5 kilometers from the construction camp of the R293 billion project, which is Africa’s largest private investment
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Niger partial results show ruling party presidential candidate in big lead | Africanews
With 156 out of 266 districts counted, Mohamed Bazoum had crossed the one million vote mark while his closest rival - Mahamane Ousmane trailed with 425,000 votes
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Malawi: Nankhumwa Shuns Kabambe to Attend Funeral of PP Official
[Nyasa Times] Leader of opposition and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president for the South Kondwani Nankhumwa on Thursday shunned the welcoming ceremony of former governor for the Reserve Bank of Malawi Dr. Dalitso Kabambe into the party.
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