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UN Says Attack On Funeral In Key Sudan City Kills 40
An attack on a funeral in the key city of El-Obeid in Sudan's central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive.
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Rishabh Pant's 90, Late-Order Grit Carry India A To 3-Wicket Win Over South Africa A
Around skipper Rishabh Pant's glittering central act of 90, late order batters played dogged little knocks as India A registered a fighting three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first four-day match.
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3 Indians Dead, 5 Missing In Mozambique Boat Accident
At least three Indian nationals have died, and five others remain missing after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized during a crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique.
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43 Years, Not Enough: At 92, World's Oldest Leader Could Rule Till He's 99
Paul Biya, 92, the world's oldest president, seems ready to extend his 43-year rule as Cameroon heads to the polls. The single-phase election on Sunday is expected to give Biya a new seven-year term.
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Lioness Spotted In Central Africa National Park For First Time In 6 Years: Report
A conservation group says it has photographic evidence of the presence of a female lion in a national park in northeastern Central African Republic for the first time in six years.
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Trump's Tariff Plans Worry South African Farmers, Put Jobs At Risk
Washington announced late on Thursday that the new tariffs would take effect next week, as US President Donald Trump seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
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70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits
Bandits killed at least 70 community security volunteers in an ambush in violence-ridden Plateau state in central Nigeria, residents and a volunteer leader said on Wednesday.
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Heinrich Klaasen Left Out Of South Africa's Central Contract List; David Miller Take Hybrid Deal
Heinrich Klaasen's international cricket career could be in jeopardy after he was excluded from Cricket South Africa's (CSA) 18-player central contract list which will run from June 1 to May 31 next year.
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11 Of 47 Workers Stuck In Africa's Cameroon Brought To Jharkhand
The Jharkhand government on Sunday said 11 of the 47 workers stranded in Cameroon in central Africa were brought to the state and efforts were underway for the safe return of the remaining labourers.
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"Everything Was Destroyed": 8 Dead After Building Collapses In Egypt's Cairo
Eight people were killed and three more injured when a six-storey residential building collapsed in central Cairo on Tuesday, Egypt's health ministry said.
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Senior Pakistan Star, Axed From PCB Central Contract, Now Set To Make Comeback
34-year-old batter Fakhar Zaman has reportedly improved his fitness and may be considered for Pakistan's tour to South Africa.
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Morocco Crush Central African Republic, Serhou Guirassy Scores Hat-Trick
Morocco hammered Central African Republic 5-0 and Serhou Guirassy scored a hat-trick as Guinea trounced Ethiopia 4-1 on Saturday in the final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-round qualifiers
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Tabraiz Shamsi Opts Out Of South Africa Central Contract To Focus On Franchise Cricket
Tabraiz Shamsi also reiterated his commitment to South African cricket, and hoped to be part of a World Cup-winning squad in future.
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17 Children Die After Fire Rips Through Primary School Hostel In Kenya
At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday.
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Opinion | Is India Really At Risk Of A Monkeypox Outbreak?
The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. Though India has not reported any cases yet, the Central government is keeping a close eye on the situation.
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UN Says Attack On Funeral In Key Sudan City Kills 40
An attack on a funeral in the key city of El-Obeid in Sudan's central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive.
-
Rishabh Pant's 90, Late-Order Grit Carry India A To 3-Wicket Win Over South Africa A
Around skipper Rishabh Pant's glittering central act of 90, late order batters played dogged little knocks as India A registered a fighting three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first four-day match.
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3 Indians Dead, 5 Missing In Mozambique Boat Accident
At least three Indian nationals have died, and five others remain missing after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized during a crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique.
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43 Years, Not Enough: At 92, World's Oldest Leader Could Rule Till He's 99
Paul Biya, 92, the world's oldest president, seems ready to extend his 43-year rule as Cameroon heads to the polls. The single-phase election on Sunday is expected to give Biya a new seven-year term.
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Lioness Spotted In Central Africa National Park For First Time In 6 Years: Report
A conservation group says it has photographic evidence of the presence of a female lion in a national park in northeastern Central African Republic for the first time in six years.
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Trump's Tariff Plans Worry South African Farmers, Put Jobs At Risk
Washington announced late on Thursday that the new tariffs would take effect next week, as US President Donald Trump seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
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70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits
Bandits killed at least 70 community security volunteers in an ambush in violence-ridden Plateau state in central Nigeria, residents and a volunteer leader said on Wednesday.
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Heinrich Klaasen Left Out Of South Africa's Central Contract List; David Miller Take Hybrid Deal
Heinrich Klaasen's international cricket career could be in jeopardy after he was excluded from Cricket South Africa's (CSA) 18-player central contract list which will run from June 1 to May 31 next year.
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11 Of 47 Workers Stuck In Africa's Cameroon Brought To Jharkhand
The Jharkhand government on Sunday said 11 of the 47 workers stranded in Cameroon in central Africa were brought to the state and efforts were underway for the safe return of the remaining labourers.
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"Everything Was Destroyed": 8 Dead After Building Collapses In Egypt's Cairo
Eight people were killed and three more injured when a six-storey residential building collapsed in central Cairo on Tuesday, Egypt's health ministry said.
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Senior Pakistan Star, Axed From PCB Central Contract, Now Set To Make Comeback
34-year-old batter Fakhar Zaman has reportedly improved his fitness and may be considered for Pakistan's tour to South Africa.
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Morocco Crush Central African Republic, Serhou Guirassy Scores Hat-Trick
Morocco hammered Central African Republic 5-0 and Serhou Guirassy scored a hat-trick as Guinea trounced Ethiopia 4-1 on Saturday in the final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-round qualifiers
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Tabraiz Shamsi Opts Out Of South Africa Central Contract To Focus On Franchise Cricket
Tabraiz Shamsi also reiterated his commitment to South African cricket, and hoped to be part of a World Cup-winning squad in future.
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17 Children Die After Fire Rips Through Primary School Hostel In Kenya
At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday.
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Opinion | Is India Really At Risk Of A Monkeypox Outbreak?
The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. Though India has not reported any cases yet, the Central government is keeping a close eye on the situation.
