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Many refer to her as ‘the Queen’, but she comes with several names and titles. In full, these are Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, officiallyElizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the
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Francis Atwoli Kileleshwa road sign burnt down, says it doesn't hurt him
It is unclear who is responsible for the vandalism of the Francis Atwoli sign in Kileleshwa
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Chief Secretary condemns 'irresponsible' Opposition Leader - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis has expressed "gross disappointment" in Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar's warning to guard against a 1990 repeat and the rumblings of civil unrest owing to the Government’s vaccination plan and pandemic measures. Dennis said Persad-Bissessar's statement de
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Jose A. Felix Sr. Dies at 84
Jose A. Felix Sr., also known as “Tico,” “Doc” and “Tony,” of Estate Mon Bijou died on June 5.
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Nigeria: Interviewing President Buhari
[This Day] I have been privileged to interview quite a number of world leaders in the course of my journalism career. These include President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Ketumile Masire of Botswana, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal, UN Secretary
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Bango contemplates withdrawal of motion
Member of Parliament for Kasungu North Constituency, Mike Bango, says he is contemplating on whether to go ahead and move a motion requesting Parliament to source funds for the Malawi National Football Team or not. Bango notified the August House that he was going to request President Dr Lazarus
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Hip-Hop Icon Dr. Dre Opening the 'Coolest High School in America' - The Washington Informer
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Gov. Abbott signs bill allowing college athletes to profit off their own name and likeness - DefenderNetwork.com
College athletes in Texas will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses that want to use their name, image or likeness under a new law Gov. Greg Abbott signed Monday evening. State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, said he sponsored the bill to keep Texas
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In ‘Bittersweet’ Moment, Darnella Frazier Wins Pulitzer Prize Citation For Recording George Floyd’s Murder
The Pulitzer Prize Board announced Friday Frazier would receive a special citation "for courageously recording the murder of George Floyd a video that spurred protests against police brutality around the world, highlighting the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and
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Shahbal complicates Joho's succession plan
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Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Tasks Lawyers to Fix Dysfunctions in Legal System
[This Day] The House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has challenged lawyers to fix evident dysfunctions that corrupt the legal profession and undermine its prestige.
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HISD food workers demand pay cut reversal from District leaders - DefenderNetwork.com
Members of Houston ISD’s education support union on Monday demanded the reversal of a pay cut targeting thousands of district food workers, which union leaders said disproportionately impacted low-wage workers. The union also requested a $500 bonus for more than 1,200 food
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India Arie, Earth Wind & Fire to perform at virtual Juneteenth Unityfest
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Adviser to Costa Rica's president resigns amid growing bribery scandal - Stabroek News
SAN JOSE, (Reuters) - A top adviser to Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado resigned yesterday after judicial officials said he was under investigation for his alleged role in a bribery scheme that has ensnared officials and top
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Committee Calls for An End to Estimated Power Consumption Bills
The amount the V.I. Water and Power Authority can charge for electric bills based on estimated consumption may soon be limited under a bill approved Monday by the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection,
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Pulitzer Board Recognizes Darnella Frazier For Recording George Floyd's Murder : NPR
Committee officials who give out the prestigious prize in journalism and the arts said Frazier's recording highlighted "the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quests for truth and justice."
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Sparks are flying from all directions this Fourth of July fireworks season - L.A. Focus News
America may be divided on politics, race, gender, immigration, the economy, gun control, climate change, vaccine passports and myriad other issues, but at least we can all agree on how to celebrate our own nation’s birthday, right? Nope. Those “bonfires and illuminations” that future President John
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Caribbean Travel - USVI Asks Florida’s Governor To Reconsider Vaccination Checks For Cruise Passengers - Haiti News
The U.S. Virgin Islands’ governor is pleading with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to honor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and reconsider the state’s legislation against vaccination checks for cruise passengers boarding at ports
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Advocates sow seeds for Black veganism | New Pittsburgh Courier
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Namibia: Local Germans Warn Against Farm Grabs
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Lazarus Chakwera speaks on expelled diplomats - The Times Group Malawi
President Lazarus Chakwera has apologised to his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa for what he calls the despicable behaviour of Malawian diplomats. The development comes after all the diplomats serving in South Africa have been fired by the host country for allegedly abusing their
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Republican Opposition to Biden's Infrastructure Plan Puts Truck Drivers At Risk | Dallas Weekly
The NTSB’s push for legislation comes as truck driver deaths sit at its highest level in more than three decades. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s most recent report showed that 885 large truck occupants died in 2018 – an increase of about 1 percent compared to the prior year.
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The lasting legacy of Oklahoma State's Earl Mitchell
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Senators Express Concerns with 'Combine In A Bubble' Sport Initiative
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Changes coming to extradition law
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Racial tensions simmer as Southern Baptists hold key meeting - DefenderNetwork.com
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