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AP News Summary at 11:47 a.m. EDT
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA protests is costing $134 million WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says the deployment of National Guard members and Marines to protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles is costing $134...
Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?
Leadership
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July 1, 2025
A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic...
Mass Deportation and Global Apartheid
Common Dreams
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June 10, 2025
In an aphorism sometimes attributed to Leo Tolstoy, sometimes to John Gardner, all literature relies on one of two plots: a person goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. Let me offer my own version. We might summarize the entire history of...
US travel ban stifles African Nations’ World Cup and Olympic ambitions
Joy FM
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June 9, 2025
The sweeping new travel ban by the Trump administration continues to reshape engagement with the international community, especially impacting African nations. Donald Trump’s travel ban bars citizens of 12 countries, mainly in Africa and the...
A New Form of Global Apartheid Aims to Control Other People’s Movements
Truthout
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June 10, 2025
In an aphorism sometimes attributed to Leo Tolstoy, sometimes to John Gardner, all literature relies on one of two plots: a person goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. Let me offer my own version. We might summarize the entire history of...
Trump Administration Wants to Charge Tourists $1,000 for Faster Visa Processing
Fodors Travel Guide
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June 10, 2025
Another change incoming. A new change may be coming for tourists applying for a U.S. visa. The Trump administration is considering offering expedited interview appointments for those willing to pay $1,000 for the privilege. This would apply to all...
Trump targeted Harvard, Columbia, and announced a travel ban in sweeping orders. Here’s how the day unfolded.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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A travel ban reminiscent of Trump’s first term — 9:46 p.m. By the Associated Press Some but not all of the 12 countries banned in the new proclamation also appeared on the list of banned countries in Trump’s first term. Get Starting Point A guide...
Immigration Tensions Explode: A Closer Look at the Los Angeles Protests
teleSUR
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In recent days, Los Angeles, California, has become the epicenter of escalating protests against the current U.S. administration’s stringent immigration policies. These demonstrations, marked by both peaceful gatherings and instances of civil...
First Thing: Police clash with protesters in Los Angeles as opposition to Trump intensifies
The Guardian
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June 9, 2025
Good morning. Federal agents clashed with demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday as police used teargas and “less-lethal munitions” to disperse massive crowds of people protesting against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and his deployment of...
Maintenance Facility Part Of Aviation Masterplan For Cross River – Commissioner
Daily Independent
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June 10, 2025
15 Capt. Eno Inah (rtd), the Commissioner for Aviation, Cross River State, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the plan of the State Government to construct an additional airport in the state, development of aviation industry,...
Donald Trump’s Recent Travel Bans and Restrictions – Why Sierra Leone?
Sierraloaded
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June 10, 2025
Donald Trump’s recent implementation of travel restrictions and bans has sparked considerable discussion, particularly his inclusion of Sierra Leone. This policy, set to commence on Monday, 9 June 2025, at 12:01 AM AEST, without a specified end...
Marines deployed to Los Angeles, and Trump sends more National Guard troops. Follow live updates.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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pinned Video: Authorities face off with LA protesters President Trump deployed the military to face off against thousands of people protesting immigration raids. LAPD warns ‘many more’ arrests are possible — 9:40 p.m. Associated Press Los Angeles...
AP News Summary at 10:58 a.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say three people were killed and 13 were wounded when Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and...
AP News Summary at 10:25 a.m. EDT
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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A school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz leaves at least 9 people and suspected gunman dead GRAZ, Austria (AP) — Authorities in the Austrian city of Graz say a former student opened fire at a school on Tuesday, killing nine people and...
BDEAC Secures CFAF65B Afreximbank Credit for CEMAC Projects
Business in Cameroon
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June 10, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - The Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a 65 billion CFA franc financing agreement on June 5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. This new credit line will allow...
Stoke City defender steps up close season rehab
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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June 10, 2025
Junior Tchamadeu is stepping up his close season rehabilitation work as he tries to make sure he doesn't miss too much of pre-season with Stoke City. The right-back missed Stoke's important final game of the season, away at Derby County, after...
AP News Summary at 11:04 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 9 before taking his own life GRAZ, Austria (AP) — Authorities in the Austrian city of Graz say a former student opened fire at a school on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding at...
The end of AGOA
Africa is a country
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On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order introducing reciprocal tariffs to all countries, my article analyzing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the possibility for its renewal before its...
Freedom of Movement and Global Apartheid
TomDispatch
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June 10, 2025
In an aphorism sometimes attributed to Leo Tolstoy, sometimes to John Gardner, all literature relies on one of two plots: a person goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. Let me offer my own version. We might summarize the entire history of...
Trump’s travel ban takes effect – Ockham Observer weekly news diary
Politicsweb
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Sunday, 08 June 2025 08/06/25 iSERVICE Trump’s travel ban takes effect – Ockham Observer weekly news diary Ockham Communications | 08 June 2025 US ban on nationals from 12 countries begins while Mashatile faces questions on VIP bodyguards. Monday...