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Opposition candidate Neves wins Cape Verde election

Josia Maria Neves, a former prime minister, wins the presidency in the first round as his main rival concedes defeat. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Josia Maria Neves, a former prime minister, wins the presidency in the first round as his main rival concedes defeat.

Why won’t Colombia let Martha Sepúlveda die?

Sepúlveda, it seemed, was too happy to die - and should therefore be condemned to a future of, well, pain. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sepúlveda, it seemed, was too happy to die - and should therefore be condemned to a future of, well, pain.

Apple employee, who was vocal on discrimination, fired

Janneke Parrish helped spearhead the #AppleToo movement to help employees speak out on workplace discrimination. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Janneke Parrish helped spearhead the #AppleToo movement to help employees speak out on workplace discrimination.

French ambassador ordered out of Belarus

No official reason given but media reports say diplomat expelled as he handed credentials to FM and not the president. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J No official reason given but media reports say diplomat expelled as he handed credentials to FM and not the president.

Fire erupts at Kuwait oil refinery, injuries reported

Firefighters working to extinguish the blaze in the refinery's treatment unit. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Firefighters working to extinguish the blaze in the refinery's treatment unit.

Thousands protest in El Salvador against Bukele government

President Bukele downplays San Salvador protests against economic and judicial policies, including Bitcoin move. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Bukele downplays San Salvador protests against economic and judicial policies, including Bitcoin move.

Netflix values its megahit show Squid Game at $900m

What makes South Korean show Squid Game even more valuable is how popular it is relative to its low cost. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What makes South Korean show Squid Game even more valuable is how popular it is relative to its low cost.

Landslides, floods kill dozens, displace many in India’s Kerala

At least 25 die in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains as rescuers scour for survivors in muddy debris. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least 25 die in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains as rescuers scour for survivors in muddy debris.

Harvesting ‘true cinnamon’: The story of the Ceylon spice

Ceylon cinnamon has been produced in Sri Lanka for generations. But experienced peelers are becoming a rare commodity. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ceylon cinnamon has been produced in Sri Lanka for generations. But experienced peelers are becoming a rare commodity.

Two Hindu men killed, temples vandalised in Bangladesh violence

Religious violence erupts after photo circulated on social media shows the Quran placed on the knee of a Hindu deity. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Religious violence erupts after photo circulated on social media shows the Quran placed on the knee of a Hindu deity.

Min Aung Hlaing blames opposition for violence after ASEAN snub

Southeast Asian grouping agreed to bar coup leader from summit because of the lack of progress in an April peace plan. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Southeast Asian grouping agreed to bar coup leader from summit because of the lack of progress in an April peace plan.

No invitation for Myanmar military gov’t leader at ASEAN summit

Min Aung Hlaing snubbed as concerns rise over military government's commitment to defusing bloody crisis. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Min Aung Hlaing snubbed as concerns rise over military government's commitment to defusing bloody crisis.

Russia exceeds 1,000 daily COVID deaths for first time

An official tally also showed 33,208 new infections, a high for fatalities and cases for the third day in a row. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An official tally also showed 33,208 new infections, a high for fatalities and cases for the third day in a row.

As Erdogan set for another tour, Turkey deepens ties with Africa

Over the past two decades, Turkey has sought to present itself as an alternative external power in the continent. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Over the past two decades, Turkey has sought to present itself as an alternative external power in the continent.

Sudan PM says ‘serious crisis’ a threat to transition and country

Abdalla Hamdok presents steps to end what he calls 'worst and most dangerous' political crisis in two-year transition. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abdalla Hamdok presents steps to end what he calls 'worst and most dangerous' political crisis in two-year transition.

Cameroon authorities urge calm after police kill girl, 5, in Buea

Angry crowd lynches policeman who shot a five-year-old girl dead in Southwest region's capital Buea. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Angry crowd lynches policeman who shot a five-year-old girl dead in Southwest region's capital Buea.

Cape Verde presidential election: What you need to know

Record seven candidates running, with two ex-PMs - Carlos Veiga and José Maria Neves - seen as the strongest contenders. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Record seven candidates running, with two ex-PMs - Carlos Veiga and José Maria Neves - seen as the strongest contenders.

No free movement clause in UN deal for Rohingya on island: Report

Leaked copy of agreement shows it offers no guarantee refugees will be allowed to move freely to mainland Bangladesh. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leaked copy of agreement shows it offers no guarantee refugees will be allowed to move freely to mainland Bangladesh.

Tunisia’s Saied withdraws diplomatic passport of predecessor

President calls Moncef Marzouki enemy of the country after latter urges France to end support for Tunisia under Saied. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President calls Moncef Marzouki enemy of the country after latter urges France to end support for Tunisia under Saied.

Sri Lanka drops charges against ex-navy chief over 11 killings

Probe against Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda highlighted extrajudicial killings during the nation's 37-year ethnic war. from https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Probe against Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda highlighted extrajudicial killings during the nation's 37-year ethnic war.