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U.S. jails Nigerian-American, Emeka, 4 years for scams
Emeka Ndukwu, 46, a Nigerian-American based in Maryland, has been sentenced to four years in prison for engaging in business e-mail scheme and conspiring…
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Hajj 2018: Don’t overstay in Madinah, NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned state pilgrims agencies against allowing their pilgrims to stay beyond eight days in Madinah or…
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Egypt sentences 75 Brotherhood prominent figures to death in sit-in case
CAIRO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced 75 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death over charges of violence…
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Research identifies brain mechanism linking depression with sleep problems
BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Scientists from China and Britain have identified the brain regions associated with depression and sleep problems. The research, co-conducted by scientists…
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Death toll in India’s Uttar Pradesh rains rises to 58
NEW DELHI, July 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 58 people were killed and 53 others injured in rain-related incidents in India's northern state of…
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U.S.’s Pence meets with Ethiopian prime minister, applauds reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday and praised “the historic reform efforts” undertaken…
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Commonwealth Group observers says Pakistan’s election ‘credible
The Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar-led Commonwealth Observer Group has given a pass mark to the Pakistan’s general election, saying the poll has generally strengthened the…
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Ex-diplomats warn Pompeo against cutting U.S. refugee bureau
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thirty-two former U.S. diplomats and 11 aid groups on Monday urged U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not to eliminate a…
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Almost four land activists killed per week in deadliest year on record: campaigners
BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Nearly four land and environmental activists were killed each week last year, murdered for opposing large-scale agriculture and mining…