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Cartoons and children’s shows are next on the chopping block in China’s crackdown
The National Radio and Television Administration, the country's broadcasting authority, announced late Friday that it would ban cartoons and other TV shows primarily produced for children that contain any mention of violence, blood, vulgarity or pornography. TV channels must 'resolutely resist bad
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Egypt: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Greets Sisi On July 3rd Naval Base Opening
[Egypt Online] Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday 03/07/2021 greeted President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the inauguration of the July 3rd Naval Base, which is located in Gargoub district, in
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Gunmen kidnap staff and baby from northwest Nigerian hospital | News24
Gunmen kidnapped up to eight people, including the one-year-old child of a nurse, from a hospital's staff residential quarters in northwest Nigeria, while assailants simultaneously attacked a nearby police station.
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Jennifer Holliday Brings Tonys To Its Feet With Powerhouse 'Dreamgirls' Performance
The Broadway legend performed her signature song, "And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the musical.
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Africa: How the West Owes Africa $100 Billion for Climate Recovery
[Premium Times] Given the role of rich countries in imposing the risk of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic on Africa, it is arguable that 50 per cent of the projected $200 billion cost of climate change to Africa should be borne by rich countries.
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Uganda: Why First Time Weed-Steamers Need Government Protection
[Monitor] Jokene sauntered toward the mango tree where we were catching some fresh air in the heat of the day. He had no shirt on but carried what looked like a tired boxer with him.
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The Fourth of July: We The People | BlackPressUSA
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY - While many Americans (mainly White Americans) had gained their freedom from a country they claimed was the very steward of oppression, hundreds of thousands of Black enslaved people were still in bondage. It would be almost a century later until Black Americans were
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Terry Donahue dies at 77: Winningest football coach in UCLA history also served as 49ers GM news -The Black Chronicle
Getty Images Terry Donahue, who won more football games than anyone else at UCLA, died Sunday at age 77 in Newport Beach, California, according to the university. The school
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President/Dean of Turner Theological Seminary – Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia Turner Theological Seminary (www.turnerseminary.com), a consortium member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (www.itc.edu),is accepting nominations and applications for the position of President/Dean. The [...]
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US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids' shots - DefenderNetwork.com
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they're confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the
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Jin Young Ko wins Volunteers of America Classic a week after losing No. 1 ranking news -The Black Chronicle
THE COLONY, Texas - Jin Young Ko wanted a new trophy for her new house in Texas, and she even picked up something for the closet. She received a pair… The post Jin Young Ko wins Volunteers of America Classic a week after losing No. 1 ranking appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Zimbabwe: Mthuli Says Zim's Economy Doing 'Very Well' As Half the Population Wallow in Poverty
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's economy is on a strong rebound and could emerge stronger than other countries in the SADC region and the rest of the African continent, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has claimed.
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Tanzania: Covid-19 Vaccine Importation Nears
[Daily News] THE government revealed yesterday that first consignment of the Covid-19 vaccine will land in the country in a six months period, emphasising on precautionary measures in schools as they re-open today.
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Kenya: Boni Residents Laud Upgrade of Manda Kenya Navy Base
[Nation] The Boni community has lauded the move to establish a Kenya Navy Base at Magogoni within Manda Bay in Lamu County.
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Escape from death’s door
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Uganda: Covid Fines, Jail Term Spark Public Uproar
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Nigerian Wheat Not Poisonous - Govt
[Daily Trust] The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has faulted the assertion that labelled Nigeria's wheat as poisonous because it contains gluten.
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Slowe issues ultimatum to Hoppie over promotions - Stabroek News
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Paul Slowe today issued an ultimatum to Commissioner of Police Nigel Hoppie to give effect to police promotions announced by the PSC or to face legal
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Healing Through Art at West Oakland’s Alena Museum | Post News Group
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$300 Boost Ending? - Milwaukee Community Journal
Lawmakers approved an extension of unemployment benefits, and it has helped many states like Wisconsin tremendously. Recently there has been much backlash , stating it’s keeping many from returning to work the extended benefit have wisconsinites a $300 boost, but lawmakers argued eventually voting
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Morocco Opens Investment Doors - Offers Vocational, Technical Training for Liberian Youths
[FrontPageAfrica] Rabat -- In an effort to boost the investment climate and stimulate economic growth for Liberian and Moroccan businesses in both countries, the Liberian Foreign Minister Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., led an eight-man delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on
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Kenya: William Ruto Embraces Small Parties in Nyanza to Halt ODM Dominance
[Nation] Deputy President William Ruto has hinted that he is ready to work with splinter parties in Nyanza to break the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM's) dominance in the region ahead of next year's General Election.
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Tanzania: Student Loan Plan Hits New Record
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- The Higher Education Student Loans Board (HESLB) will spend a total of Sh570 billion in the new financial year (2021/22) instead of the Sh500 billion previously announced. The money will benefit at least 160,000 loan applicants, it was revealed yesterday.
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Bill Cosby Defends TV Wife Who Celebrated His Release - St. Lucia Times News
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Trinidad and Tobago coach Angus Eve fostering healthy bond with players - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TRINIDAD AND Tobago men's football team coach Angus Eve has already fostered a healthy working relationship with his players heading into Tuesday's final Concacaf Gold Cup qualifier against French Guiana. Eve was installed as coach three weeks ago and had just two weeks to prepare the squad fo
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TALI now an ‘institute,’ as organization gets $1 million grant from BNY Mellon | New Pittsburgh Courier
EVAN FRAZIER, president and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute. (Photo by Brian Cook Sr.) by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer Just in time for the “initiative” to officially become the “institute,” a huge donation was made by a local foundation to a local organization that prides itself on
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Kenya: How Idi Amin Got Away With Murder in Turkana Massacre
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Nigeria: Military Gets March 2022 Deadline to End Insurgency, Kidnapping
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APM raps Tonse Alliance administration for lacking direction and skyrocketing cost of living
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