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Displaced after Katrina, they had to leave New Orleans and start over. Where are they now?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Cash Smith was thin on prospects and stranded inside the Astrodome when a voice wafted over the PA system, about an offer: Free seats on a flight to Denver, a place to live when you get there, help landing a job. “You’re young, you can start over,...
India Appoints Bandaru Wilsonbabu as New Ambassador to Turkmenistan
News Central Asia
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August 19, 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs of India has announced the appointment of Bandaru Wilsonbabu as the next Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan. Currently serving as the Ambassador of India to Madagascar, he is expected to assume his new role...
UCAP Congress 2025: Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged to Safeguard Human Values amid Artificial Intelligence Invasion
ACI Africa
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August 12, 2025
Deliberating on a broad range of issues, participants are to come up with recommendations to guide governments, media organizations, and society at large. Outcomes from the Congress are to shape UCAP’s future training programs and professional...
Business News | Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd Celebrates Over 4 Decades of Service by Redesigning Initiatives to Impact the People of BHARAT
Latestly
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August 22, 2025
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: Bharat Bank, one of country's respected multi state scheduled co-operative banks, celebrated its 47th Foundation Day with renewed commitment towards the people it has faithfully served for more...
Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as India’s next ambassador to Turkmenistan
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced that Bandaru Wilsonbabu (IFS:2004), presently Ambassador of India to Madagascar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan. "He is...
The clothes that never die: How fast fashion is burying Africa in plastic
Mongabay
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August 22, 2025
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Mountains of smoking waste sprawl across the Dandora dump in Nairobi, Kenya. The acrid stench clings to the air;...
Chester Zoo welcomes two 'must-see' rare monkeys hailing from over 5,500 miles away
GB News
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August 22, 2025
Chester Zoo has welcomed its first-ever golden lion tamarins, a pair of endangered primates that measure just eight inches in height. The diminutive monkeys, seven-year-old George and 12-year-old Leaf, have been filmed investigating their new...
How a humble toilet can empower and grow Nigeria’s economy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 22, 2025
It’s rare to think of a time when Africa’s future has felt more optimistic. The rapid adoption and roll-out of accessible technology, fuelled by the continent’s growing middle class, is creating new opportunities for individuals to prosper. Take...
Creating digital ID for endangered monkeys, Chinese team offers world-first solution to wildlife conservation
Global Times
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys in China's Qinling Mountains on October 17, 2024 Photo: VCGThough just three years old, monkey Fangtang (lit: sugar cube) is already the most "emotionally intelligent" and skilled food-beggar among a troop of 200 golden...
Customs officers seize endangered live animals hidden in luggage
Global Times
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Photo: Screenshot from CCTV News A variety of endangered turtles and crocodiles trafficked for profit, along with substantial quantities of ivory, coral, and other endangered species contraband, have recently been intercepted by customs...
Cumbrian zoo appeals for kit donations for conservation project
The Westmorland Gazette
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August 19, 2025
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis has issued a call out for kit donations which will be taken to Madagascar by two members of the zoo team later this year. The equipment will be used to support wild conservation on the island, through the zoo’s partnership...
Now, not 200 years later – SADC urged to act urgently to end child marriage
New Zimbabwe
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August 18, 2025
By Mary Taruvinga Rights groups have sounded the alarm over the slow pace in tackling child marriage in Southern Africa, warning that at the current rate, it could take two centuries before the abusive practice is eradicated. At a high-level side...
Fascinating Animals That Start with F: Explore Nature’s Fabulous Creatures
Qrius
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August 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered how diverse the animal kingdom is, especially when it comes to creatures starting with the letter “F”? From forests to oceans, the animal world boasts a fascinating array of species whose names begin with this humble letter....
Discover the Most Fascinating Animals That Start with C: Your Ultimate Guide to 25+ Captivating Creatures!
Qrius
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August 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered how many animals begin with the letter C? The animal kingdom is brimming with fascinating creatures whose names start with this captivating letter. Whether you’re an animal lover, a student, or just curious about wildlife,...
Global plastics treaty remains an elusive dream
Dawn
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August 16, 2025
ACTIVISTS protest during the final day of negotiations on a global treaty on plastic pollution, at the United Nations offices in Geneva.—AFP KARACHI: The 10-day negotiations towards a legally binding agreement to tackle global plastic pollution...
India News | Bihar, a Crucible of World-changing Ideas, Says Author-diplomat Abhay K at Book Discussion in Patna
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
Patna (Bihar)[India], August 19 (ANI): A thought-provoking and enriching book discussion was held at Hotel Taj, Patna, on "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by Abhay K, distinguished poet-diplomat, former Ambassador of India to Madagascar and...
When powering the Global South, profit shouldn't be the primary motive
The National News
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To truly power the future of the Global South, we must start by shifting how we see it, not as a zone of risk, but as a frontier of growth, resilience and human capital. Across Africa, Asia and beyond, a quiet transformation is under way. New...
Tanzania vs Morocco, African Nations Championship 2025 Quarter-Final Live Streaming Online in India: How To Watch KEN vs MG Football Match Live Telecast on TV & Score Updates in IST?
Latestly
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August 22, 2025
Tanzania National Football Team vs Morocco National Football Team African Nations Championship 2025 Live Streaming: The Tanzania national football team will take on the Morocco national football team in the anticipated quarter-final at the African...
The thrilling under-the-radar alternative to Mauritius
The Times
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I walk across the misty moonscape to the crater’s precipice, its rim tiered with black basaltic rock, blasted by centuries of violent eruptions so that it is now shaped like an ancient Roman amphitheatre. Behind me, steam rises from fumaroles, the...
Rights group urges Zim to intensify fight against child marriages
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The group’s concerns were recently echoed by Laura Nyirinkindi, chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Working Group. WOMEN and girls’ rights defender, Equality Now, has called on Zimbabwe and other Southern African Development...