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James Okonkwo
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Protestant Parade in Portadown: Northern Ireland Minister Acknowledges Negotiation Failure
Northern Ireland's minister acknowledged Monday the failure of negotiations to resolve a major conflict over a pro-British Protestant parade in Portadown, where thousands of protesters blocked the road to stop the march.
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Javier Milei Threatens Legal Action Against UK Over Falklands Oil Project
Argentine President Javier Milei threatened on Monday to take legal action against the UK regarding the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands, a territory disputed by both countries.
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UN Security Council Discusses Ongoing Fighting and Ebola Outbreak in DRC
The UN Security Council convenes in New York to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between government forces and M23 rebels continues despite peace agreements. The meeting also covers rising tensions with Rwanda and the country's worst Ebola outbreak.
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At the UN, World Leaders Review Global Fight Against Racism
World leaders meet at the UN General Assembly to evaluate advances and challenges in fighting racism, based on the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, a key framework to address historical injustices and promote equality.
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Deadly Russian Strike Hits Downtown Kyiv, Killing One Woman
On September 28, a Russian strike hit downtown Kyiv in broad daylight, causing a fire and thick smoke. At least one woman was killed, Ukrainian authorities say, as attacks intensify.
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Senatorial Elections: Gabrielle Cathala (LFI) Criticizes Senate as Unrepresentative
Following the senatorial elections, Gabrielle Cathala (LFI) welcomes the entry of the Insoumis into the Senate but criticizes the institution's low representativeness, dominated by Les Républicains despite their poor presidential results.
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Jordan Bardella Denies 2013 Antisemitism Accusations
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, denies having made antisemitic remarks in 2013 as claimed by Mediapart and announces legal proceedings.
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Fanny Minesi Advocates for the Bonobo, a Peaceful Primate Threatened in the DRC
Fanny Minesi, CEO of Les Amis des bonobos du Congo, works to protect the bonobo, a peaceful primate in the DRC threatened by deforestation, conflict, and poaching. She received the 2023 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa for her efforts.
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After a Mass Gathering 700,000 People, Leon XIV Heads to Lourdes
Pope Leon XIV concluded his first Paris visit stage with a giant mass attended by around 700,000 faithful. He now departs Paris for Lourdes, arriving early evening.
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Kyaw Moe Tun, Burmese Diplomat, Embodies Resistance to Junta at the UN
At the UN General Assembly closing on September 28, Burma was not officially represented due to non-recognition of the military junta. Kyaw Moe Tun remains present, embodying resistance alongside Burmese authorities.
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Northeast US Hit by Powerful Storm Causing Flooding and Power Outages
A severe storm hit the US Northeast on Sunday, causing flooding in coastal New Jersey and power outages on Long Island, New York, according to France 24.