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Founder of Russian mercenary group accuses France in Central African Republic attack

The head of a Russian mercenary group accused France of attempting to assassinate the head of a Russian representative office in the Central African Republic who was taken to hospital on Friday after opening a mail bomb.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

Chicago cultures come together for Mexico-Poland World Cup match: ‘It’s all love at the end of the day’

The two countries — which account for two of Chicago’s largest immigrant populations — squared off in a historic match in Qatar Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022

Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportations

The Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” the denunciation of its crackdowns on Haitian migrants by a growing number of countries and human rights agencies

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Blackstone sells 7.7 crore shares of Embassy REIT for $325 million to monetise investments

NEW DELHI: Global fund Blackstone on Tuesday raised around $325 million (about Rs 2,650 crore) by selling its shares in Embassy Office Parks REIT to monetise part of its investment, according to sources.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2022

Newly-Appointed US Ambassador Supports Civilian-led Democratic Transition in Sudan

The US newly-appointed Ambassador in Sudan, John Godfrey, began his work with meetings that sparked controversy between Sudanese parties. The opposition saw a sign of support in Godfrey's meetings with the families of the victims, the resistance committee, and the main opposition alliance Freedom and Change. Meanwhile, military supporters considered…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 4, 2022

India, China are allies of Vietnam: outgoing Vietnamese envoy

India, Vietnam share same position on ongoing situation in Europe, says Pham Sanh Chau

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

TNERC amends regulation to enable transfer of electricity service connection to tenants

Move follows representation from consumers that Tangedco had been rejecting such requests

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

Sahil Kochhar becomes first Indian designer to shoot amid the Dead Sea in Israel

Indian fashion is transcending boundaries and Indian designers are now looking for exotic locations to shoot for outside the country to make their campaign stand out. In a first, designer Sahil Kochhar collaborated with the Embassy of Israel in India to showcase a special collection for both men and women…

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2022

Details of £3.5m donation by THG founder Matthew Moulding to battle homelessness in Manchester revealed

Matthew Moulding sold some of his shares in THG last month to free up funds for the donation

Birmingham Post · Aug 1, 2022

'We need help to stop them!': the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and how ANU students helped to keep it there

ANU students joined Aboriginal protesters in linking arms and trying to protect the scattered tents.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2022