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Tel Aviv police chief’s resignation triggers protests, clashes in Israel

Citizens block roads and light fires on the streets as they stage a protest on the resignation of Tel Aviv District Commander Ami Eshed, in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 05, 2023. Protests arise throughout the country after the resignation of Eshed, who cited the ‘political pressure’ from the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills

Heaven Mehreta, 32, smiles and holds a small American flag inside Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul, Minn., June 21, 2023, after becoming a U.S. citizen at a naturalization ceremony that day in the synagogue. Mehreta immigrated from Ethiopia 10 years ago, learned English as an adult and passed the U.S. citizenship test in May.

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Sweden will not get Turkey’s nod for NATO bid unless it stops sheltering ‘terrorists’ -Erdogan

By Reuters Turkey will not lift its opposition to Sweden joining NATO unless it stops harbouring groups Ankara considers to be terrorists, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership last year, ditching long-held policies of military non-alignment after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications for membership must be approved by

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Here are 4 African countries that offer Golden Visas

The new golden visa trend is gaining momentum as countries compete to create sustainable development across all sectors of their economies. — Photo credit: pxfuel.com By Face2Face Africa In its simplest form, a golden visa is one of the strategic ways countries attract investments from immigrants and investors in exchange for granting either residence (Residence

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Nuclear apocalypse ‘quite probable,’ says ex-Russian president

By Anadolu Agency Russia’s former president early Monday claimed that the scenario of a nuclear apocalypse is “quite probable.” “I will note one thing that politicians of all stripes do not like to admit: A nuclear apocalypse is not only possible, but also quite probable,” Dmitry Medvedev said in a statement on Telegram. Medvedev argued

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‘Largest celebration of Somali culture outside Somalia’ draws thousands to Minneapolis

Abubakar Ali leaves his shop at 24 Mall every year to sell everything with the Somali flag — baatis, jerseys, hats and more.Feven Gerezgiher | MPR News MPR By Feven Gerezgiher A three-block stretch of West Lake Street in Minneapolis glittered with light blue on Saturday afternoon as crowds of people decked in the colors

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French police evacuate Paris’ Champs-Elysees, including tourists, amid ongoing protests

By Anadolu Agency French police evacuated everyone, including tourists, from Paris’ bustling Champs-Elysees Avenue late Saturday, as protests continue following the police killing of a teen earlier this week, according to videos on social media. Authorities intensified security measures in response to looting and vandalism in several cities, including Paris, during the five-day-long protests. Police

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The Dutch king apologizes for his country’s role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized for the royal house’s role in slavery and asked forgiveness in a speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool) By The Associated Press Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for

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German coalition at odds over fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, Welt am Sonntag reports

A Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet performs a flying display at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 21, 2023. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo By Reuters Germany’s coalition government is at odds over whether to bow to British pressure and approve the production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi Arabia,

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France deploys armored vehicles as police fail to contain demonstrators

By Anadolu Agency France sent armored vehicles into the streets Friday as authorities failed to contain demonstrations which entered a fourth straight night that was sparked by the killing of a teen by police. Armored vehicles were deployed to squares in regions and cities, including in the second city, Marseille, in the Woippy commune less

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