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UN and AU Condemn Violence as Kenyan President Ruto Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill 2024 After Deadly Protests
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UN and AU Condemn Violence as Kenyan President Ruto Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill 2024 After Deadly Protests

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzQUZ3qMf_Q In Summary: 1) President William Ruto withdraws the Finance Bill 2024 amid deadly protests in Kenya. 2)The United Nations and African Union express concerns over violence and call for peaceful resolution. (Nairobi, Kenya - June 26) - In a significant development, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 following intense and deadly protests across the country. The announcement, made on Wednesday, June 26, came as the United Nations and African Union voiced serious concerns over the violence that marred the demonstrations. President Ruto, speaking at State House, acknowledged the widespread disapproval of the bill and emphasized the government's commitment to listening to th...
United Nations and African Union Condemn Violence in Kenya’s Protests
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United Nations and African Union Condemn Violence in Kenya’s Protests

In Summary: 1) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki express concerns over violence in Kenya. 2) President William Ruto vows to address the breach of Parliament during the protests. An unspecified number of people were reported shot dead during Tuesday's mass protests, with many sustaining gunshot wounds after Anti-Riot Police Unit (ATPU) officers fired live ammunition. Amnesty International reported that over 31 people were injured and five were shot dead as of 6:36 PM on Tuesday. Protesters breached the Parliament buildings, causing vandalism, while the majority insisted they were marching peacefully. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed serious concern over the violence that erupted during the anti-Fina...
Russia, Ukraine Trade Air Strikes as Moscow Blames US for Crimea Beach Attack
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Russia, Ukraine Trade Air Strikes as Moscow Blames US for Crimea Beach Attack

An early version of the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) Photo: US Army via AP In Summary: Russia and Ukraine exchanged air strikes resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides. Moscow accuses the US of involvement in a Ukrainian attack on Crimea, citing the use of American-supplied missiles. Russia and Ukraine have escalated their conflict with a series of reciprocal air strikes, causing civilian casualties and extensive infrastructure damage. The attacks, occurring overnight and into Sunday, have intensified tensions in the ongoing war. Russian officials report that a Ukrainian attack on Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, killed at least five people, including three children. The Russian defense ministry claims the strike used U...
Trump Rallies Christian Voters, Touches Briefly on Abortion at Key Faith Event
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Trump Rallies Christian Voters, Touches Briefly on Abortion at Key Faith Event

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S., June 18, 2024. PHOTO:TopNews In Summary: Trump emphasizes the importance of Christian voters participating in the upcoming elections. He briefly touches on abortion, advocating for state-level decision-making, diverging from the conservative Christian stance. Former President Donald Trump urged his religious supporters to get out and vote during a speech to conservative Christian activists on Saturday. Speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Washington, he barely touched on the topic of abortion, despite its importance to the group. Trump stuck to his position that abortion restrictions should be left t...
Russia to US: Let’s Talk, but Ukraine Must Top Agenda
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Russia to US: Let’s Talk, but Ukraine Must Top Agenda

In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, June 21, 2024, Russian soldiers fire an anti-aircraft gun at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. PHOTO: RDMPS In Summary: Russia calls for extensive security discussions with the United States, emphasizing the need to include Ukraine. The U.S. maintains that negotiations over the war in Ukraine are solely a matter for Ukraine. On Friday, June 21 ,2024, Russia underscored the critical need for 'comprehensive' security discussions with the United States, emphasizing the inclusion of Ukraine in these talks. When asked about Russia's readiness to discuss nuclear risks with America, Dmitry Peskov, speaking on behalf of the Russian government, stated, 'It is impossible to rip out any individual seg...
Ruto Secures Crucial Backing for Raila’s AU Chairmanship Bid
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Ruto Secures Crucial Backing for Raila’s AU Chairmanship Bid

President William Ruto with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. PHOTO: @WilliamsRuto/X In Summary: Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship receives a significant boost from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, thanks to President William Ruto's diplomacy. Algeria pledges financial support for Kenya’s peace mission to Haiti and assistance for its agricultural sector. Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga's campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship has received a significant boost following a diplomatic meeting between President William Ruto and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. In a statement released on Friday, June 14, President Ruto announced that President Tebboune has pledged Algeria's support for K...
Spain vs Croatia Predictions: Rising Star Pedri Poised to Propel Former Champions
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Spain vs Croatia Predictions: Rising Star Pedri Poised to Propel Former Champions

Luis de la Fuente has a promising group of young talents, and Pedri is poised to make an early impression. In Summary: Spain, three-time European Championship winners, face Croatia, whom they ousted in the last Euros. Key players to watch include Spain’s Pedri and Croatia’s seasoned midfield trio. Spain and Croatia renew their European Championship rivalry as they kick off their Group B campaign in Berlin. Both teams have a history of close encounters, having met in the last three Euros, each securing a one-goal victory and a 90-minute draw three years ago, which Spain eventually won in extra time. Team News: If Aymeric Laporte is unavailable due to a muscle injury, Nacho is expected to join Robin Le Normand in Spain's central defense. Pedri is anticipated...
Hunter Biden’s Trial Leaves U.S. Voters Unswayed, Ipsos Poll Shows
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Hunter Biden’s Trial Leaves U.S. Voters Unswayed, Ipsos Poll Shows

Hunter Biden, accompanied by Jill Biden (left) and his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, leaving court in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 10. File Photo. In Summary: Despite Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges, most U.S. voters remain unaffected in their voting decisions. The verdict marks a first for a sitting president's child, but opinions on its impact differ from Trump's recent legal troubles. Hunter Biden's ongoing trial on criminal gun charges in Wilmington has garnered significant attention among U.S. voters, yet an overwhelming majority indicate that the outcome will not sway their decisions in the upcoming Nov. 5 election, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. Approximately 67% of registered voters surveyed over two days reported being aware of Hunter Biden...
Kenyan Lawyer Battling Cancer Sues Belgian Government Over Urgent Visa Delays
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Kenyan Lawyer Battling Cancer Sues Belgian Government Over Urgent Visa Delays

A collage image of the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi. IMAGE : Belgium Embassy in Nairobi ,KENYA In Summary: A Kenyan lawyer battling cancer has issued a legal demand to the Belgian government over the withholding of her husband's passport, preventing him from accompanying their family to Belgium. The lawyer, currently receiving treatment in Belgium, paid for an express visa service for her husband and children but alleges the government declined to issue the visa despite the request. In a dramatic turn of events, a Kenyan lawyer undergoing cancer treatment in Belgium has taken legal action against the Belgian government over visa issuance delays. The lawyer, through her legal representatives, has issued a demand letter to the Belgian Embassy, accusing the authorities o...
Intensive Search Underway for Missing Malawian Aircraft Carrying Vice President
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Intensive Search Underway for Missing Malawian Aircraft Carrying Vice President

Malawi Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima .Image file | Courtesy In Summary: A Malawi Defence Force aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima went off radar after departing Lilongwe on Monday morning. President Lazarus Chakwera has stated that an intensive search and rescue operation is actively continuing to locate the missing plane. Chilima was en route to attend the funeral of a former cabinet minister in the northern city of Mzuzu when contact was lost. President Lazarus Chakwera has assured the nation that no resources are being spared in the search for the Malawi Defence Force aircraft that went missing on Monday. The plane, carrying Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, lost radar contact shortly after taking off from Lilongwe and failed ...