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Court orders forfeiture of Euros hidden in paint cans - Stabroek News
Over $6 million in Euros found hidden in paint cans in the possession of a man who was intercepted at Springlands, Berbice, after crossing from Suriname in March, has been forfeited to the
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Teen hailed as hero after rescuing elderly man from fire
The youngster is 18-year-old Aldain Daley, who, on May 17 of this year, ran into the burning home of Vernon Sewell, an 86-year-old retired farmer, after the senior citizen reportedly left his gas stove on by
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Ghana: 'Ofankor Landlord Killed Tenant With Registered Gun'
The Accra Regional Police Command has stated that the gun used by Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, landlord of Ofankor, Accra, in the alleged murder of Benjamin Okyere, 31, musician, was legally acquired and duly
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Tanzania: JPM, Uhuru Solve Border Puzzle
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Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane officially resigns in TV address
Lesotho's beleaguered prime minister, Thomas Thabane, finally resigned on Tuesday, ending a months-long crisis that engulfed the kingdom after he was accused of having a part in his
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‘Satan’ wanted over fatal Corriverton shooting - Stabroek News
Rocky Profitt, also known as ‘Satan,’ is wanted by police for questioning over the death of Marlon Fordyce, who was fatally shot last Friday at Corriverton, Berbice. The article ‘Satan’ wanted over fatal Corriverton shooting appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Church attack: State 'riding a dead horse', says lawyer representing 17 accused | News24
Eric Mphatswe, who represents 17 of the suspects, said his clients were innocent and that they were responding to a call that the IPHC headquarters were under siege.
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Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man
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Uganda: Let's Embrace Preventive Healthcare, Says Expert
[Monitor] As Ugandans struggle to adapt to the different healthcare guidelines set by the Ministry of Health in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr Monica Musenero, a senior epidemiologist and presidential adviser on Epidemics, has urged the general public to embrace preventive healthcare
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Race relations - Stabroek News
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EX-NFL Player Bacarri Rambo Arrested On Rape Charge
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Citing CARICOM report, CIOG urges GECOM to declare winner
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) today called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to fulfill its constitutionally mandated duty and declare the winner of the 2020 election as soon as the Caribbean Court of Justice has made its ruling on a case to be heard on
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Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton Urge Immediate Jailing, Charges for Police in Floyd’s Death – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Rochelle Olson and Chao Xiong Star Tribune – Two national civil rights leaders visited south Minneapolis on Thursday for separate events but identical demands for the speedy charging and arrest of four Minneapolis police officers involved in death of George
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Black Husband, Wife and Son Launch Online Course on Investing in the Stock Market
Kevon Chisolm, Esq. founder and president of Black Wallstreeter Consultation Services, is teaming up with his wife, Kim, and their 13-year old son, Kamari, to launch a weekend series that teaches African American families financial literacy skills and how to invest in the stock market. The weekend
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Wear masks in public, says WHO in new COVID-19 advice
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is
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NYPD lied about Shake Shack, officers 'never even got sick': report
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Justice system no worse off because of COVID-19, says Sykes
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Minneapolis: Swift firings for officers in death of black man
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To the general public, the video of a white police officer in Minneapolis pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was
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Hemphill, Essex (1957-1995)
Brash, bold, provocative, and edgy. These are just some of the many words that were used to describe the poet and performer Essex Hemphill who was known for his outspoken, direct, and often confrontational poems and articles. Hemphill was also unapologetic about his open homosexuality. The oldest
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Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
NEW YORK (AP) — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus
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First Judicial Administrative District Delivers McMichael Case
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Grandson of suspect in murder of cousins dies after beating, chopping - Stabroek News
A 17-year-old boy, who is the grandson of one of the suspects in custody over the murder of Joel and Isaiah Henry, died today after he was found with head injuries and chop wounds along the Number
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To help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the University of Houston College of Medicine has launched an online contact tracing certificate program for anyone around the world interested in becoming a “disease
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We Knew It: NYPD Made Up The Whole Shake Shack “Poisoning” Story, Allegedly
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