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A lack of “appetite” by Jamaicans for the suspension of certain rights is a major hindrance to the country’s anti-crime effort, the nation’s army chief has argued, as the Andrew Holness administration grapples with a near 10 per cent increase in...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Rwanda: Safe Room for Girls to Be Mandatory for Schools

[New Times] Najma Umutoni is a senior five student at GS Remera Protestant in Gasabo District. She says that whenever she is in menstruation period, she at times feels weak and needs a place to rest for a while.

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Source: allAfrica.com

White supremacist slapped with interim protection order to protect Jewish leader | News24

The Randburg Magistrate's Court has issued an interim protection order against white supremacist Jan Lamprecht, following an application by Professor Karen Milner, Gauteng Chair of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD).

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Mayor Lightfoot Announces $10 Million Chicago Hospitality Grant Program for Restaurants, Bars and Employees | Chicago Defender

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined City and business leaders to announce an emergency COVID-19 relief package for the hospitality industry, including a $10 million grant program for Chicago’s restaurants and bars that continue to face significant challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. Opening for

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Source: Chicago Defender

Fabian Broaden: making statements through photos - DefenderNetwork.com

When Houstonian Fabian Broaden graduated from college at Southern University, he began a successful career as an architect here in Houston. It’s a job he loved, but one day while listening to his pastor, Kirbjon Caldwell at Windsor Village United Methodist Church, preach about impact, he felt he

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Jamaican-born Carol Sharpe elected to NY Supreme Court | New York Carib News

Jamaica-born Carol Sharpe has been elected as a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

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STREAMED: The Weeknd Remixes Maluma’s “Hawái,” 2 Chainz Connects With Mulatto For “Quarantine Thick,” & More

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Airlines operating flights to South Africa are reporting extremely low passenger numbers.

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THE AFRO — “This is a fraud on the American public. This is an embarrassment to our country. We are getting ready to win this election. Frankly, we did win this election. We did win this election,” Trump said around 2 a.m. on Nov. 4. “So our goal now is to ensure the integrity for the good of this

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Hiring held last month but signs of caution as virus worsens - Black News Channel

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying fears of another slowdown, U.S. businesses kept hiring at a solid pace in October, yet there are signs they remain cautious about the economy's future as the pandemic worsens. The Labor Department said Friday that employers added

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Black, England and Proud launches with first episode centred on Marcus Rashford - Voice Online

THE FA has partnered with Refresh Productions and Facebook to launch a new multi-part content... The post Black, England and Proud launches with first episode centred on Marcus Rashford appeared first on Voice Online.

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Biden, Trump continue the battle, presidential race too close to call

With just key battleground states left to complete election tallies - Georgia key among them - the biggest prize of the 2020 electoral college, might well see Joe Biden take the lead to become 46th president of the United States. As Georgia poll workers continue to count ballots on Friday

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Silas Nkanunu: Former SA Rugby president passes away

Silas Nkanunu, the first black African to assume the role of SA Rugby president, has passed away, aged 87.

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World watches, worries and wags a finger as election count dragged on – Florida Courier

BY SHANK BENGALI AND LAURA KING LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS SINGAPORE — Transfixed by a U.S. presidential vote that failed to swiftly yield a clear winner, a watching world responded Wednesday with a mixture of worry, disbelief and, in some quarters, scorn. Many foreign allies weighed in with precisely

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PRIMAS: Is There a Choice? Surviving the Pandemic or Educating our Children

In this environment, we are asked to make the decision as to what we love more — the money from the job or our children.

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Areas With The Worst COVID-19 Cases Overwhelmingly Voted for Trump

In counties with the highest number of new cases of COVID-19, 93% of those counties voted for President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.

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53 additional COVID-19 infections, one new death

Jamaica on Thursday recorded one more COVID-19 death, pushing the tally to 218. The deceased is a 45-year-old female from Trelawny. One more case was recorded as a coincidental death, which the health ministry says was previously under...

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The Fight Isn’t Over – Congress Can Still Rescue the Census - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Sunita Sohrabji, EMS Contributing Editor While all eyes are focused on the 2020 elections, the clock is still ticking on the 2020 Census. If Congress doesn’t act to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for the Census Bureau to submit its final data, leading civil rights advocates — who have been at the

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Maryland’s COVID-19 Cases Surge, At Highest Level Since May

Maryland's coronavirus cases are surging, with over 1,500 new cases reported Friday, the largest one-day jump since May 19.

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Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 38 Years in Power, but His Political Problems Just Won't Go Away

[Nation] Paul Biya will clock 38 years as president of Cameroon tomorrow, November 6, maintaining his position as Africa's second longest-ruling leader.

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Unity in America is the big loser in 2020 America | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Vernon A. Williams Congratulations to Vice-President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris for an impressive campaign culminating a strong, classy showing against a nasty opponent. Election Day did not end the suspense. After a long, bitter battle for the presidency and control of the

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No by-elections anytime soon: VP Chiwenga

VICE-PRESIDENT and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga has vowed that by-elections will not take place anytime soon during the COVID-19 pandemic period despite health officials saying polls were possible. BY MOSES MATENGA/HARRIET CHIKANDIWA The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued

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Festival announced featuring Janet Kay, Julian Marley and Big Zeeks - Voice Online

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2020 Legacy Awards going virtual - WS Chronicle

The Legacy Foundation for Women is gearing up for the 2020 Winston-Salem Legacy Awards. Each year the Legacy Foundation for Women celebrates the achievements of outstanding women of color during its annual Legacy Awards Gala. The organization recognizes women of color that are leaving and leading

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Mel B. Abandons Custody Fight Because She Can No Longer Afford Attorney Fees For Herself And Ex-Husband

In documentation to the court system, former Spice Girl Mel B. shared that she has abandoned her petition to have her daughter Madison relocated to live with her because she can no longer afford to pay the attorney fees for both herself and her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.

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Jonathan E. Coleman Brings Clarity to Live Entertainment

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Illinois COVID-19: IL shatters COVID-19 daily record with 9,935 new cases as death toll surpasses 10K | The Crusader Newspaper Group

COVID-19 patients in Chicago area hospitals have more than doubled in last 30 days By Eric Horng, Leah Hope and Jesse Kirsch and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Illinois officials announced a record 9,935 new COVID-19 cases and 97 additional deaths Thursday. The death toll in Illinois has now crossed

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Senegal-born football chief inducted into Hall of Fame - Voice Online

FIFA SECRETARY General Fatma Samoura has been inducted into the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Hall... The post Senegal-born football chief inducted into Hall of Fame appeared first on Voice Online.

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Debt Collectors Will Now Have Rights To Contact You Via Social Media

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OP-ED: Is This Your President? Donald Trump’s Litany of Lies | Chicago Defender

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