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Despite Uganda’s generous policy towards refugees, the latest influx is putting the country’s resources under strain. By: Michael O'Hagan | 21 July 2016. Refugees from South Sudan arrive at a UNHCR collection centre on the South Sudan border in Egelo, Uganda. © UNHCR/Will Swanson. |
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As early as next week but by no later than the end of August the South African government may be forced to decide between support for Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF and the new democratic movement with rebel pastor Evan Mawarire as its face. That, at least, is how it will be seen. |
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Start with Kien Giang (5845 Charlotte Pike, 615-353-1250), Nashville’s first Vietnamese eatery. I remember going there in the late ’80s and being bowled over by both food and drink at this no-frills joint. Over the years, it has hardly changed. There are crackly baguettes filled with sliced pork;.... |
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. A real estate developer and a minister have been ordered to pay more than $122,000 in restitution in connection to a home flipping venture that targeted low-income Jackson County residents. A civil lawsuit was filed by the Missouri attorney general’s office on behalf of 50.... |
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Veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war have said they will no longer back President Robert Mugabe in elections, in a surprise revolt that comes after a series of recent The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association, which had been a pillar of support for the 92-year-old leader for.... |
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. A real estate developer and a minister have been ordered to pay more than $122,000 in restitution in connection to a home flipping venture that targeted low-income Jackson County residents. A civil lawsuit was filed by the Missouri attorney general’s office on behalf of 50.... |
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A real estate developer and a minister have been ordered to pay more than $122,000 in restitution in connection to a home flipping venture that targeted low-income Jackson County residents. A civil lawsuit was filed by the Missouri attorney general's office on behalf of 50 homeowners who said they.... |
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri has snagged a prime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, his chief of staff said. Cleaver, a former Kansas City mayor and Methodist pastor, will speak to delegates on Wednesday night about the importance of unity and civility, said Cleaver Chief of Staff John Jones. |
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri has snagged a prime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, his chief of staff said. Cleaver, a former Kansas City mayor and Methodist pastor, will speak to delegates on Wednesday night about the importance of unity and civility, said Cleaver Chief of Staff John Jones. |
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Pastor Paul Ng’ang’a Wanjiru at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. (Photo: David Njaaga/Standard) A pastor was Thursday found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend who was four months pregnant.
Pastor Paul Ng’ang’a Wanjiru of Wells of Faith Church in Kawangware was convicted for the murder of Caroline Chinjira in 2012 in Dagoretti, Nairobi. |
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri has snagged a prime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, his chief of staff said. Cleaver, a former Kansas City mayor and Methodist pastor, will speak to delegates on Wednesday night about the importance of unity and civility, said Cleaver Chief of Staff John Jones. |
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Image copyright AP Image caption Robert Mugabe, 92, says he plans to run for president again in 2018 and rule until he dies. Zimbabwe's war veterans association, which has played a key and sometimes violent role in supporting President Robert Mugabe, has released a statement withdrawing its backing for him. |
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It's been nearly two months since Mayor Jim Strickland mentioned he wanted to begin talks with people in New Orleans about a successful program they were using to curve the murder rate there. After one particularly violent weekend in June, Strickland announced he wanted to copy a murder reduction program called NOLA for Life. |
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Christian persecution in Bangladesh hasn't waned, but surprisingly, the number of Muslims converting to Christianity in the South Asian country has been increasing over the years. Around 90 percent of the country's 165 million population remain Muslims, but the human rights organisation Christian.... |
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A military man himself — Hastings has served as battalion chaplain for eight years with Army Reserves, served as chaplain on a 2010-11 tour of duty in Iraq and Kuwait, and is the son and father of Army veterans — Hastings said he's seen the effects first-hand and wanted to train people to help veterans considering suicide. |
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CLEVELAND — Steve Barlock is a Donald Trump fanatic in a Ted Cruz state. And not until he made it to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland did he feel more at home. The 44-year-old from Denver is an alternate in the Colorado delegation. To get here, he said he endured intimidation from the.... |
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At Antioch Baptist Church, a sign welcomes everyone, both saints and sinners. Pastor David Chambers said the church has been a victim to crime. He said, “we’ve experienced vandalism. In fact, just last year the van out back had its window broken out.” It’s one reason he invited the PSU Crisis and Management Group. |
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Fellowship Church in Oxford hosted several congregations that prayed for the country Wednesday night. Jason Sparks and Larry Holcombe (right) pray during the service. Photo by Bill Wilson / The Anniston Star.
Fellowship Church in Oxford hosted several congregations that prayed for the country Wednesday night. |
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The veterans are known for unleashing violence on those opposing the government. The surprise revolt by Mugabe's aging corps of loyalists comes after nationwide anti-government protests organised via social media. Many in Zimbabwe are frustrated by a rapidly deteriorating economy and alleged corruption. |
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Burrows House received a generous donation from the Grand Bahama Lucayan LEO Club on Wednesday July 20, 2016 and owner, Irene Burrows, of the home care facility for the elderly expressed her appreciation. Revealing that the home was in need of a brand-new washing machine so Burrows reached out to the club for assistance. |
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History repeated itself again where a total of 902 distinguished ambassadors of Benson Idahosa University were awarded higher degrees, Postgraduate diploma, first degrees, and prizes at the 12 th convocation ceremony of the Institution which held recently. In his welcome speech, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. |
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The Philadelphia and Camden departments and the New Jersey State Police, each had officers in Dallas. Evesham Township plans to have officers attend the funerals in Baton Rouge. Cherry Hill has not sent officers there, but sent seven to Dallas. "It was the best worst experience of my life," said Cherry Hill Det. |
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Innocent Oweh. Abuja – Northern Christians, on Thursday debunked alleged plot by Christians from the northern part of the country to break away from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over controversy that trailed the just concluded election into CAN-Presidency. |
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Ovie Okpare, Warri. The Delta State Police Command on Thursday arraigned two suspects for false information where they had claimed that a bishop of a new generation church in Warri was sponsoring fleeing members of the Niger Delta Avengers. PUNCH had exclusively reported on Wednesday that the bishop.... |
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A community conversation on Wednesday at John Witherspoon Middle School will be a night of hearing perspectives, one of a black man, one of a white police officer, on the shooting of black men and police officers around the country. Two clergymen, Jewish Center Rabbi Adam Feldman and Stone Hill Church pastor the Rev. |
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