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Rev. Raphael Warnock, a senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was elected on Tuesday to be the first black senator from Georgia, a repudiation of Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler. The control of the US Senate now comes down to Republican David Perdue who is running to keep his
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will proceed with its proscription petition against the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA) or the Bagong Hukbong Bayan, two years after filing the petition. The objective of the proscription
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China's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Liu Xiaoming, is set to resign after a combative tenure that saw him defend Beijing's policies in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, among other controversies. Liu, who has been a driving force behind China's increasingly assertive diplomatic approach, will
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The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has approved the issuance of freeze orders against the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA), and other designated terrorist groups. This decision comes after the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) declared the CPP and NPA as terrorist
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Representatives in the US Congress are pushing for a closer economic partnership with Taiwan, introducing legislation that would initiate negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations. The move is seen as a means to strengthen diplomatic ties, increase economic growth, and counter Chinese Communist Party aggression
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The Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina state was attacked last week, resulting in the abduction of 333 students, according to Governor Aminu Bello Masari. The Boko Haram insurgents, however, claim that over 500 students were captured. A video released by the insurgents shows some of the boys pleading
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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly prioritizing the welfare of President Muhammadu Buhari's cattle over the safety of abducted school children in Katsina state. The PDP claims that APC's insensitive stance towards the kidnapping of 600
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The Federal High Court in Kano has discharged and acquitted former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, over the alleged receipt of a N950 million campaign fund from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. The court's decision comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to demand that their representatives in the National Assembly commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. The caucus, led by Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers), cited Buhari's gross incompetence and repeated breach of
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Asian pro-democracy activists are championing President Donald Trump's claims of an electoral victory, despite his friendship with Xi Jinping of China and Kim Jong-un of North Korea. This unexpected support stems from Trump's willingness to flout diplomatic protocol, abandon international accords, and keep his opponents off-balance.
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Multinational corporations, including Nike and Coca-Cola, are lobbying against a House bill that would ban the import of goods made in forced-labor camps in China. Introduced by Rep. James McGovern in September, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has passed the House of Representatives with a 406-to-3 vote. The bill
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The PDP caucus in the House of Representatives has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 63rd birthday anniversary of former President Goodluck Jonathan, commending him for his dedication to democracy and nation-building. The caucus recalls President Jonathan's numerous contributions to the country's development,
