Israeli parliament passes key part of Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan

“We see the passage of part of the legal reform as unfortunate,” the Biden administration said of the move that has prompted mass protests. July 24, 2023, 11:17 AM EAT / Updated July 24, 2023, 9:51 PM EAT By Paul Goldman, Raf Sanchez, Patrick Smithand Corky Siemaszko JERUSALEM — Israel was in an uproar Monday after the country’s parliament gave Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Pope Francis praises Uganda’s welcome of refugees

Pope Francis meets with the Prime Minister of Uganda, Ms. Robinah Nabbanja, and expresses his admiration for the welcome extended to migrants and refugees from various countries. By Devin Watkins Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja met on Monday with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. The encounter lasted around 25 minutes and saw the…

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Museveni says ex-DRC leader Kabila harboured ADF

Museveni says the ex-DRC president, as well as regional and international actors, gave the ISIL-aligned ADF ‘free tenancy’ in North Kivu and Ituri. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday accused Joseph Kabila, the former leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, of giving sanctuary to armed rebels and allowing them to use proceeds of exploiting…

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Sign Language Declared South Africa’s 12th Official Language

Making Sign Language the 12th Official Language of South Africa, Government Aims to Advance the Rights of Citizens Living With Disabilities By Ensuring That Their Rights to Substantive Equality, Dignity and Social Inclusion Are Recognised. Addressing the signing ceremony of the South African Sign Language Bill, President Cyril Ramaphosa said it also affirms the humanity…

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Women’s World Cup – Four African Teams Set Sights On Maiden Glory

Nigeria and Canada have shared the spoils in their tight Group B opener in the women’s football World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. Premium Times and FIFA reports that the match ended in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Japan secured a 5-0 victory over Zambia, and Sweden 2-1 against South Africa. Earlier, CAF President Patrice Motsepe conveyed a message…

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Sea Evacuations begin in Corfu as wildfires chaos hit second Greek Island.

The fires have led to one of the largest-ever evacuations in Greek history. By Guy Birchall and Lauren Russell, news reporters  Monday 24 July 2023 04:49, UK Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island – as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of…

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