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From African rivers to Asian plates: The global eel crisis
African glass eels are being smuggled for Unagi, a delicacy, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods. (Gordon O’ Brien) When Lee Baumgartner talks about eels, his enthusiasm is palpable. But his tale of these slippery creatures quickly...
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The ‘food heroes’ cultivating global change
Ahead of World Food Day, marked annually on 16 October, their stories reflect a global movement toward healthier, more equitable agrifood systems. Read more about FAO’s #FoodHeroes working hand in hand for better foods and a better future. “From...
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Morocco: Protests Met with Repression, Violence
(Beirut) – Moroccan authorities have cracked down on youth-led protests demanding sweeping reforms to public services, resulting in deaths and mass arrests, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should heed protesters’ calls and fulfil...
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Morocco: Protests Met with Repression, Violence
(Beirut) – Moroccan authorities have cracked down on youth-led protests demanding sweeping reforms to public services, resulting in deaths and mass arrests, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should heed protesters’ calls and fulfil...
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Yves Bissouma injury timeframe emerges after Mali doctors check over Tottenham star
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma's injury is not thought to be as serious as initially feared Yves Bissouma is expected to be sidelined for weeks - rather than months - after picking up an ankle injury in Mali's 4-1 World Cup qualification win...
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World News | PM Modi's Vision for Indian Ocean Aligns with Seychelles' Strategic Location: High Commissioner of India to Seychelles
Victoria [Seychelles], October 26 (ANI): India and Seychelles are strengthening their historic ties, with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's upcoming visit marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. India and Seychelles are set to strengthen...
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How graphite mining in New York’s Champlain Valley created America’s iconic pencil
The Champlain Valley once served as a major source for the material with which pencils make their marks on paper— graphite. There’s no exact date for the discovery of graphite in the region. Likely native populations found some and used it to mark...
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ABC Rules must move beyond cities to India’s villages and wildlife rich areas
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The Supreme Court’s second ruling on street dogs has stepped back from the earlier sweep of “remove them all,” narrowing its focus to genuinely dangerous individuals — ‘aggressive’ and rabid dogs. This provides an opportunity to distinguish risk...
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Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots
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ShareSave A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: The Cape Town International Kite Festival draws enthusiasts to this beach in South Africa on Tuesday. The next day in Nigeria, models take part in a...
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Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
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The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
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Tottenham Hotspur outcast leaves pitch on stretcher in worrying scenes on international duty
Yves Bissouma's first appearance of the season lasted just six minutes after he was forced off with injury. The 29-year-old came on in the 66th minute of Mali's World Cup qualifier against Madagascar at the Stade Modibo Keita. Simon Jordan reacts...
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Gen Z protests against corruption, inequality are shaking Morocco
Gen Z protests against corruption and inequality. PHOTO COURTESY OF ENGLISH.AAWSAT.COM Rabat, Morocco (AP) — Demonstrations in more than a dozen cities have jolted Morocco for weeks, with the young people behind them showing they can translate...
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Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign Pentagon's new press policy
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign Pentagon's new press policy 04:07 UP NEXT Madagascar’s president ousted in latest Gen Z protest...
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Closing Bell: ASX dips into defensive stance as Trump slaps new sanctions on Russia
The ASX stayed in defence mode most of the week, watching for which way the gold price will go next as Russia is hit with fresh sanctions. Pic: Getty Images ASX slides 13 points, down 0.15pc Energy gives up early gains, still positive as oil...
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Trump says he doesn't think he'll get to heaven
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says he doesn't think he'll get to heaven 00:25 UP NEXT Aid truck drives through Gaza after hostage release 00:33 Dog airlifted to safety after...
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What To Do When Sexual Intimacy Has Ceased In Your Marriage
Have you ever seen the kid’s movie Madagascar? If so, you’ll remember that from the time the four main characters (Marty, Melvin, Gloria & Alex) get onto the island, they don’t eat anything. Nothing. Not until the very end of the movie when the...
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Aid truck drives through Gaza after hostage release
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Aid truck drives through Gaza after hostage release 00:33 UP NEXT Dog airlifted to safety after injury on hiking trail 00:45 Madagascar president...
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My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas
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Congo Planet
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Sammy AwamiBBC Africa, Antananarivo ShareSave Razanasoa Edmondine looking at the photos on her phone of her new grandson Razanasoa Edmondine still looks shell-shocked as she recalls the death of her one-month-old grandson, killed by police tear...
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America Needs a Mass Movement—Now
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. Other peoples have risen. Other peoples have risen up to defend their rights, their dignity, and their democracies. In the past 50 years, they’ve done it in...
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