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An Indian Islamist preacher wanted by anti-terrorist agencies in New Delhi, took advantage of the events of the World Cup to take refuge in Qatar. Zakir Naik is at the root of a diplomatic row between India and Qatar. Prosecuted for financing terrorist operations and spreading religious hatred, Zakir Naik …

Ten people died and nine were injured in the fire of a residential building in China’s Xinjiang province (northwest), the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. The fire broke out around 7:50 p.m. Thursday evening, according to the agency. “Ten people have died, despite emergency care,” the report said. …

Ghanaian player Osman Bukari has defended his imitation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuuu’ celebrations saying his upbringing does not permit him to be disrespectful. His reaction follows concerns on social media that the celebration was disrespectful towards Ronaldo – who usually celebrates his goals by jumping up while rotating in …

Russian parliament on Thursday passed the third and final reading of a law that expands an existing ban on promoting “LGBT propaganda” to children by banning it among people of all ages. Under the new law, any event or act regarded as an attempt to promote homosexuality – including online, …

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death over stolen mobile phone in the Assin Fosu municipality of the Central Region, Ghana, Adom News reported. The deceased accused the suspect of stealing his mobile phone and reported it to the police, the website reported, citing the deceased’s brother. The Assin Akropong …

African and Cameroonian football legend, Roger Milla, was honored this Thursday, November 24, 2022 on the sidelines of the meeting between Cameroon and Switzerland by FIFA. The former Indomitable Lion was awarded as the oldest striker (42) and remains the oldest striker in World Cup history to this day. Roger …

The daily number of Covid-19 cases has hit a new record in China, authorities said on Thursday as they work to stem the spread of the virus through mass testing and travel restrictions. “China recorded 31,444 cases on Wednesday, of which 27,517 are asymptomatic,” the national health bureau said. The …

A man was stabbed to death by his wife at their residence in Oka Oba, Oyo Town, Nigeria as he attempted to have sex with her. Investigation revealed that the deceased and his wife returned to their home on the day of the incident after three months of separation. The …

Britain and South Africa on Wednesday announced a new health and science partnership to mark the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to London. On Wednesday, Britain announced a new set of research collaborations as Ramaphosa toured the Crick Institute, the biggest biomedical research facility in Europe, and …

Prison authorities in South Africa have said they will challenge the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to return former President Jacob Zuma to prison. “Having carefully studied the judgement, Correctional Services is convinced that another court may arrive at a different conclusion,” the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said in …