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Amazon dethrones Google, tops list to become world’s most valuable brand
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US. retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged by 52 percent to $315 billion, global market research agency Kantar
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown
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In the wake of the recent military crackdown in Sudan that left at least 113 pro-democracy protestors dead, Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace and resumption of dialogue between the opposing factions in the African country. “The news coming from
Sudan crisis: African Union membership suspended
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The African Union has suspended Sudan’s membership “with immediate effect”, amid an upsurge of violence in the capital that has seen dozens killed. The pan-African body has warned of further action if power is not transferred to a civilian authority –
11 killed in Sudan’s capital Khartoum amid civil disobedience against military
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At least 11 people have been killed in Sudan’s capital Khartoum in the past two days, the Health Ministry said Sunday. Suleman Abdul Jabbar, undersecretary of the Health Ministry, confirmed the death toll to Anadolu Agency, adding that the assailants used
US envoy’s support for Israeli annexation another nail in coffin for Palestine
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US. President Donald Trump promised to find a solution to the decades-long Palestinian-Israeli conflict even before he ascended to the presidential post in 2016. However, the way he sees as a solution has not been welcomed by Palestinians due to his
Death toll in military crackdown on Sudan protesters rises to 60
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Sudan’s military council said Wednesday the ruling generals are ready to resume negotiations with the opposition, after three days of a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters that left 60 dead across the country. The head of the council, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan,
Interpol issues rare red notice for fugitives of ‘environmental crimes’
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Interpol on Tuesday issued “red notices” seeking the arrest of seven fugitives wanted for “environmental crimes” from illegal logging to elephant poaching. The rare appeal by the international police organisation based in Lyon, France, comes ahead of World Environment Day on
World Bank downgrades 2019 growth as global trade sags
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The World Bank slashed its 2019 global growth forecast on Tuesday, portraying a world economy gripped by deepening trade conflicts, financial strains and unexpectedly sharp slowdowns in wealthier countries. The latest Global Economic Prospects report shows the world economy is expected