Zimbabwe marks 45th independence anniversary

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Zimbabwe's 45th independence anniversary was marked by vibrant celebrations in Gokwe, where President Mnangagwa expressed gratitude for the nation's liberation and ...

China supports building open world economy with more internationalized digital trade expo

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The five-day expo atracted people from 63 countries and bore witness to the unique advantages of China's digital trade development.

China International Import Expo: ‘There is big potential for exporters to find customers’

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With China continuing to open up its market, global business will gain more opportunities in the world's second-largest economy.

Want to work oversees? Australia to fast-track visa applications for skilled migrants

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Australian government to fast-track permanent visa applications for skilled workers.

No return to 'old normal' for foreseeable future: WHO

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World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that there will be no return to the "old normal" for the foreseeable future.

Africa's Covid-19 cases pass 95 000 mark, reveals Africa CDC

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The death toll due to the Covid-19 pandemic across the African continent also surged from 2 912 on Wednesday afternoon to 2 997 as of Thursday afternoon.

Italy's Covid-19 cases near 120,000 with more fatalities recorded

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The coronavirus pandemic has claimed 14,681 lives, with active cases increasing to 85,388.

Palestinians seek alternatives to US peace plan to resolve conflict with Israel

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The PLO published on its official website that the US plan involves 300 violations of international law and international resolutions.

65% of Americans will not be swayed by new information on impeachment - poll

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Sixty-five percent of Americans have said they don't think they are likely to change their minds about the impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump calls impeachment inquiry a 'disgraceful thing'

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US President Donald Trump said House Democrats' decision to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into him was a 'disgraceful thing'

Harare resumes water treatment after water purification chemical shortage

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The City of Harare resumed water production, a day after shutting down its main water plant, citing shortage of foreign currency to import water purification chemicals. ...

We want Robert Mugabe's body to pass through rural home by road - spokesperson

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The body of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who died in Singapore on September 6, is expected to arrive at his rural home in Zvimba on Monday.

US schools hold moment of silence on 9/11 anniversary

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Public school students in New York will observe a moment of silence to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Robert Mugabe's body to arrive in Zimbabwe on Wednesday

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The Zimbabwe government released the burial programme for late former leader Robert Mugabe who died in Singapore at the age of 95.

Zimbabwe workers agree to salary adjustment, will now earn over R4K a month

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Zimbabwean civil servants have provisionally accepted a 76 percent cost of living salary adjustment offered by the government, state media reported.

Zimbabwe decries overcrowded prisons, amnesty for inmates 'not a solution'

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Zimbabwe's prisons are overcrowded and are currently accommodating 19 500 inmates, above a carrying capacity of 17 000, a cabinet minister said.

Soolking concert continues in Algeria despite stampede leaving 5 dead

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At least 5 people were killed and around 20 were wounded during crowd crush that preceded a music concert of Algerian world star Soolking in Algiers.

Xiaomi, Samsung to unveil smartphones with ultra-high resolution camera

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Two parties will also unveil smartphones with first-of-its-kind 100MP camera sensor, featuring highest pixel count and resolution on the market

Boy, 11, arrested for refusing to recite Pledge of Allegiance at school

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A grade-six student in Florida was arrested for 'disrupting the class' after he refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in his classroom.

Mongolian KFC outlets close after 40 hospitalised for food poisoning

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The Specialized Inspection Agency of Ulan Bator said it has temporarily suspended operations of all restaurants of KFC in Mongolia.

3 children, woman killed in Michigan shooting

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Three children and a woman were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds at a property in Michigan.

4 killed after taxi plunges into river in eastern Uganda

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Four people were killed when a commuter passenger taxi in which they were travelling plunged into a river in Uganda, a police spokesperson said.

UN urges Somalia to prevent future election abuses

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Said in a report that the nation should build on the considerable gains made in its peace process in the past five years

Brics holds key to global economy

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Emerging markets crucial, says Xi

PICS: #Hajj2017 a success, says Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia declared this Hajj season a success and confirmed that this Hajj season is opened for all Muslims including Iranians.

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