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Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
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Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.
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UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
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Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.
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Swiss and Austrian women in Libya after release from Niger kidnap ordeal
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.
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Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.
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Guinea's ex-Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years in jail
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.
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France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.
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EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.
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Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
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Madagascar pauses corruption cases relating to ex-president, officials
In a statement, Madagascarâ s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.
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Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africaâ s Durban
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.
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Uganda says August export revenue up 36 per cent on higher gold earnings
The finance ministry says it shipped $889 million worth of the precious metal over the month, up 68.9 per cent from last year.
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Spanish right champions Ceuta migrant crisis as its key topic in election campaign
A sense of abandonment in conservative Ceuta following the migrant crisis of July is giving fresh ammunition to right-wing parties ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.
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Nigeria can stop Ebola spread, former disease control chief says
Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.
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As food assistance wanes, Palestinians face the prospect of hunger
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.
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