Police hunt for man linked to major mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine

Police close Lincoln Street leading to Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant after deadly mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, U.S. October 26, 2023. Photographer Nicholas Pfosi By Reuters Hundreds of police searched the city of Lewiston and surrounding areas of Maine state for a man sought in connection with mass shootings at a bar and a

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Uganda brands US warning to businesses ‘laughable’

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Photo/AFP By AFP Uganda on Tuesday scoffed at a US warning about the risk of doing business in the country, describing it as “laughable”. The US State Department published a business advisory on Monday urging potential investors to be wary of “endemic corruption” and a lack of respect for human rights

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Saudi crown prince tells Biden that military escalation in Gaza needs to stop

By Anadolu Agency Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed Tuesday the necessity of stopping the military escalation between Israeli and Palestinian forces in the Gaza Strip, affirming his rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians. His remarks came during a phone call he received from US President Joe Biden, according to the official Saudi

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Oil prices dip amid flurry of weak European economic data

Crude oil storage tanks are seen from above at the Cushing oil hub, appearing to run out of space to contain a historic supply glut that has hammered prices, in Cushing, Oklahoma, March 24, 2016. Reuters/Nick Oxford//File Photo By Reuters Oil prices dipped on Tuesday following the previous session’s slump, while a flurry of economic

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Why Puntland opposition allowed Said Deni’s extension in office?

File Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC) has officially announced the schedule for the Puntland presidential election in 2024, which has been extended to President Said Deni. A statement issued by the Puntland Elections Committee has announced that the Puntland Presidential and Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held on February 25 of next

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EU confirms date for post-Brexit £6 fee for European travel and when Britons will have to provide biometrics

EU confirms date for post-Brexit £6 fee for European travel and when Britons will have to provide biometrics Britons will have to pay £6 to enter the EU from 2025. Credit: Adobe/Kim Mogg NationalWorld By Ralph Blackburn The date when British holidaymakers will have to pay a £6 visa fee to enter certain European countries

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Critics Frown at Tanzania’s 30-Years Management Port Deal with UAE

By The African Exponent Tanzania has entered into a 30-year port management agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that has generated opposition, but aims to enhance the nation’s port capabilities. The deal involves Dubai Port (DP) World assuming control of four berths or quays at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest port, and partnering with

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Middle East conflict lifts NSE gold prices to new high

The price of gold exchange-traded funds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has jumped to a new historical high of Sh2,840. Photo/Shutterstock By Business Daily Africa The price of gold exchange-traded funds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has jumped to a new historical high of Sh2,840 on the emergence of new geo-political tensions. Absa

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Bank of Tanzania warns against fake dollars

Fake US dollar notes By The East African Days after the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) published new regulations to tighten controls on foreign exchange dealings that were informed by shortages of the dollar, the bank is warning foreign currency dealers to be on the lookout for counterfeit dollars. In an October 10, 2023 notice to

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‘I am a Zionist’: How Joe Biden’s lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policy

In half a century of public life, U.S. President Joe Biden has demonstrated unwavering support for Israel. In this photo Biden is welcomed by Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023. By Reuters When Joe Biden met with

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