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Lebanese PM Hariri withdraws candidacy for post amid protests
on: by Fernil News
Outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri Tuesday announced that he would be withdrawing his candidacy for the premiership. The announcement came nearly a month after he resigned amid ongoing protests as well as a severe economic and financial crisis with no
Greek soldiers torture migrants, steal their money, refugees say
on: by Fernil News
An illegal migrant told Turkish authorities Tuesday that Greek soldiers tortured him while blindfolded and burned him with a cigarette. The testimony supports the claims made by hundreds of other illegal migrants, who said Greek authorities beat them and tortured them
Ghana Rice Millers bemoan lack of support from banks
on: by Radia Sambare
The lack of support from banks may have played a role in the struggles of local rice producers in the country, according to some industry players. Yaw Adu-Poku, the convenor of the Rice Millers Association, complained that banks were unwilling to support
Akufo Addo to make final decision on referendum soon
on: by Radia Sambare
Akufo Addo to make final decision on referendum soon President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to take a final decision in the coming days on whether the December 17 referendum will come off as planned. According to Deputy Minister of Information, Pius
US urges Facebook and Twitter to block Iranian gov’t officials
on: by Fernil News
The US State Department on Saturday called on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to suspend the accounts of Iranian government leaders until Tehran re-establishes internet coverage throughout the riot-torn country. The government imposed a near-total Internet blackout more than a week ago
Plane with 17 passengers crashes in DR Congo
on: by Fernil News
A passenger plane with about 17 passengers on board crashed on Sunday in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing several people, the provincial governor’s office said. The plane, operated by the local company Busy Bee,
Far-right, anti-Islam group holds annual event at Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort
on: by Fernil News
A far-right lobbying group known for openly promoting Islamophobia is set to hold a private event on Saturday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, permits obtained by the Washington Post showed. According to the report, the Center for Security Policy,
Spain to seek money laundering charges against Assad family members
on: by Fernil News
Several family members of the Syrian leader Bashar Assad may face criminal charges, including laundering hundreds of millions of euros, running a criminal organization, and smuggling historical artifacts, legal documents showed Friday. According to documents filed at Spain’s National Court, National