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WATCH: Spanish Steps painted red in protest against femicides
Police detained activists who poured red paint down Rome's Spanish Steps to raise awareness about femicides in Italy.
WikiLeaks founder arrives home in Australia after US plea deal
He pleaded guilty to one charge of violating United States espionage law, in a deal that ended a 14-year legal battle.
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from January
Nigeria has become the latest African country to join the fight against the global plastic crisis by banning single-use plastics.
Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests
Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests
Death toll rises to 22 a day after Kenyan protesters stormed parliament
Kenyans faced the lingering smell of tear gas and military in the streets Wednesday, June 26, a day after protesters stormed parliament over a tax plan that would increase the cost of living an act of defiance that President William Ruto called an “existential” threat.
Julian Assange: Whistle blower who exposed US war crimes finally free
Julian Assange drew global attention in 2010 for publishing classified war logs and diplomatic cables detailing U.S. army atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his Wikileaks platform, Assange teamed up with prominent news outlets to publish the sensitive material, drawing US ire
WATCH: First moments of freedom for Julian Asange
Video shows Wikileaks founder leaving court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and landing in Canberra, Australia, where he is greeted by his wife, Stella.
Kenyan lawmakers approve army deployment amid ongoing protests
The vote on Wednesday took place as protesters vowed to continue demonstrations, with plans to take to the street again on Thursday.
Kenyan demonstrators vow to continue protests against controversial tax hikes
Protesters say they will be back on the streets on Thursday to express their anger against the tax hikes they say will raise the cost of living.
Niger considers routing oil through Chad after Benin dispute
The Chinese-built pipeline which runs from Niger's Agadem oil fields to Benin's port of Seme began transporting crude in May. But Cotonou soon blocked it citing Niamey's refusal to open its border to trade