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Deutsche Backpacker nach Drogenüberdosis in Lebensgefahr

Perth – Seit Wochen beschwerten sich die Nachbarn über den Lärm aus dem Haus in Perth. Als es Dienstagnacht wieder zu laut war, riefen sie die Polizei. Zum Glück! Die Beamten stürmten das Haus und fanden neun junge Menschen mit einer Drogenüberdosis vor. „Hätte niemand die Polizei gerufen, wären einige von ihnen jetzt tot!“, so David…

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Ethiopia to pardon political prisoners, shut detention center

Ethiopia has announced plans to release political prisoners and shut an infamous prison in the capital, Addis Ababa, in a surprise move the government says aims to « foster national reconciliation ». The office of the Ethiopian prime minister said charges would be dropped against politicians currently being prosecuted, while political prisoners who are imprisoned will receive pardons,…

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The grasp artist conserving Jerusalem’s history

Jerusalem, occupied West Bank – In his small and cramped studio, Shehab Kawasmi moves carefully around piles of centuries-old photographs, stacks of drawings and thick books. A realist painter, Kawasmi uses his brush to draw hundreds of historic and religious landmarks in Jerusalem’s Old City, the place where he was born and raised. « I feel…

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Autos in street daubed with white paint with phrases ‘this is no longer airport automobile park’

‘Scum bag’ vandals trashed parked vehicles in a Liverpool neighbourhood near the airport, spraying them with white paint and posting angry messages on them. The vandalised vehicles were parked on roads close to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the residential Speke area when they were attacked over the new year period. White lines appear to…

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The quit 10 ways to discredit any uprising in Iran

As the historical, consistent, and periodic uprisings of Iranians against tyranny in their homeland enters a new phase, here are the top 10 ways any such momentous occasion can be instantly discredited and compromised.  1. Have US President Donald Trump tweet his support for the Iranian people and their struggles for freedom and democracy. Then have…

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South Sudan archivists worry lack of historical texts

Juba, South Sudan – The history of Africa’s youngest nation is on the shelves surrounding Youssef Onyalla. Onyalla, director of South Sudan’s national archives, delicately turns the yellowed pages, which provide a link to the country’s past.  « We have archives on [tribes], we have documents on roads, we have documents on criminal cases, and then we have a…

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Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over battle in Yemen

Norway has suspended exports of weapons and ammunition to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over concerns they could be used in the war in Yemen, the country’s foreign ministry has told Al Jazeera. The Scandinavian country said while there was no evidence Norwegian-made ammunition had been used in the devastating conflict, which is nearing three…

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Bobi Wine: Uganda is stuck with President Museveni

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed into law a controversial bill that removes presidential age limits from the constitution. The legal adjustment, signed by Museveni on December 27, allows the 73-year-old president to extend his almost 31 years in power, despite once saying he despised African leaders « who want to overstay in power ». Museveni would have been…