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Envoy: Sudan army seized 9 Ethiopia camps
In the past two months, Sudan's military has deployed troops to the border areas with Ethiopia and said it has reclaimed territories controlled by Ethiopian militias and farmers for many years. "We fear that these comments contain a hostile position towards Sudan". "We were surprised by the Sudanese army's attacks on Ethiopian territory, and the seizure of nine camps since November", Amero told ... [Full Article...]
Africa Union secures 270 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: Ramaphosa
When pressed for details on the distributor and the cost for the vaccine, Ndembi said, "We have reached the final stage of our deals". Deliveries should be made by the end of March. "Upon delivery of the vaccines, member states may pay using their internal resources or access an instalment payment facility of up to five years offered by Afreximbank", Mr Ramaphosa said in a statement Wednesday even... [Full Article...]
Tower of London's 'Queen Raven' is missing and presumed dead
Ravens served as unofficial spotters for incoming bombs, and all but one died during the war, giving rise to the legend that if they died, the tower and country would fall. Legend has it that if there are less than six ravens at the Tower of London the "kingdom will fall", but thankfully there are still seven ravens at the tower, despite Merlina's absence. [Full Article...]
Pope Francis, ex Pope Benedict both get COVID-19 vaccine: Vatican
The Vatican News portal said 93-year-old Benedict was given a dose on Thursday morning. In his Christmas message past year, Francis also added his voice to calls for vaccines to be available across the globe, not just in rich countries. [Full Article...]
Italy PM Appeals For Unity As Renzi Threatens To Sink Government
Italy was the first European country to be overwhelmed by coronavirus cases and remains one of the worst-hit, with nearly 80,000 virus deaths and a record recession. At a news conference in Rome on Wednesday, he rejected calls to keep silent because of the pandemic, saying: "Democracy either always is or it isn't". [Full Article...]
Criminal clique's personal security: Ethiopia says forces killed three top Tigray officials
Three of the former four EPRDF coalition members had past year joined other regional parties in establishing the Prosperity Party, while the TPLF refused to join. He declared victory in Tigray after a month's conflict, but fugitive TPLF leaders vowed to continue the fight. Ayalew said five other civilian officials and army officers were captured in the military operation, reported state media ... [Full Article...]
Couple tries beating COVID curfew by having wife walk husband on leash
In a bid to evade COVID-19 curfew rules, a Canadian woman took her husband out on a leash in Sherbrooke city. In Quebec in Canada, there is now an 8pm to 5am curfew to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the province. due to a recent COVID-19 surge. Advised that they were breaking regulations and could be subjected to fines of more than $1,500 each, the couple "did not collaborate at al... [Full Article...]
Leading Israeli Human Rights Group Calls Israel an 'Apartheid' State
The Israeli government has not yet issued a response. Israel is in the midst of an impressive vaccination program that aims to have most of the population vaccinated by the end of March. In a recent statement, Amnesty's deputy regional director for the Middle East, Saleh Higazi, accused Israel of "instutionalised discrimination". "At this stage we are not supplying vaccines, but we do understand... [Full Article...]