Why World Bank funding freeze on Uganda is a mistake

Activists say it is a counterproductive move Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | In a surprising twist, some members of the gay community in Uganda have told The Independent they are not pleased by the recent decision of the World Bank to cut funding to new projects in Uganda because of the recently enacted Anti-homosexuality law….

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Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiry

By Kayla Epstein & Madeline Halpert Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state of Georgia. He and 18 others have been indicted on counts that include racketeering in a 41-charge document issued by a Fulton County grand jury. The indictment marks the fourth…

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Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence

By Carrie Davies & Aoife Walsh Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests after he was handed a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Mr Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and says he will appeal. After the…

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India’s northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims

Indian authorities have imposed a curfew, suspended internet service and deployed thousands of paramilitary forces to parts of northern Haryana state after deadly communal clashes NUH, India — Indian authorities imposed a curfew, suspended internet service and deployed thousands of paramilitary forces Tuesday to parts of northern Haryana state after deadly communal clashes spread to Gurugram,…

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