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Morocco: The 14th edition of the Magreb International Film Festival opens in Oujda
This year, the festival explores the theme "From Cinema Screens, Bridges Are Built and Stories Are Told."
Madagascar: Protests ongoing to demand president’s resignation as police presence grows
Protesters have returned to the streets despite the government's recent dissolution.
DRC: Joseph Kabila’s death sentence sends shockwaves through Goma
In the M23 controlled city, many residents fear greater violence and division after Kabila's conviction.
Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws
Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.
Munich Oktoberfest resumes after seven-hour closure
Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.
Sudan humanitarian aid group among winners of Right Livelihood Award
The Swedish Right Livelihood Award Foundation also honoured activists from Myanmar, Taiwan and the Pacific Islands.
Six rarely seen paintings valued at $150 million unveiled at Abu Dhabi museum
Sotheby’s on Wednesday unveiled six masterpieces collectively valued an estimated amount of $150 million at a museum in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Former California governor Schwarzenegger stands with Vatican climate initiative
Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate scepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative instead.
Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya becomes Nepal’s new kumari goddess
In a vibrant ceremony marking the country's biggest festival, a two-year-old girl was paraded through the ancient alleys of the capital on Tuesday to begin her life as Nepal’s new Kumari, or “living goddess,” a figure revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
US federal government enters shutdown, raising fears of global uncertainty
The US federal government entered a shutdown on Wednesday after the Senate failed to agree on a last-minute spending bill.