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Nigerian government declares 156 people missing, four dead over boat misha
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Abuja [Nigeria], May 27 (ANI): The Nigerian government has declared 156 people missing in a boat mishap on Wednesday (local time) in northwestern Kebbi state.
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About 140 people missing after boat sinks in Nigeria
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Abuja [Nigeria], May 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Some 140 people went missing after an overcrowded boat carrying some 160 passengers capsized in Nigeria on Wednesday, media said.
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Arrest warrant issued against Marilyn Manson for allegedly spitting on cam
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Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): After several abuse allegations, a new arrest warrant has been issued against musician Marilyn Manson for allegedly spitting on a camerawoman at a concert in New Hampshire, US.
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PSL 6: Pakistan pacer Anwar Ali tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Abu D
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Karachi [Pakistan], May 25 (ANI): Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Anwar Ali has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the flight to Abu Dhabi scheduled to depart on Wednesday for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six games.
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Cases of child sexual abuse continue unabated in Pakistan
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Islamabad [Pakistan], May 24 (ANI): Child sexual abuse cases are rising steadily in Pakistan and both boys are girls are vulnerable to such horrific attacks, which involves influential people as well.
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PSL 6: Shahid Afridi ruled out of tournament due to back injury
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Lahore [Pakistan], May 24 (ANI): Multan Sultans star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the Abu Dhabi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six due to a back injury.
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UAE announces offer to host COP 28
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New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI/NewsVoir): The United Arab Emirates today announced an offer to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Abu Dhabi in 2023, with a focus on the economic case for inc
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PSL 6: Shimron Hetmyer to play for Multan Sultans in Abu Dhabi-leg
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Lahore [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): West Indian famed T20 batting duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles were submitted as replacement picks by Multan Sultans in an online session held with the franchise representatives on Saturday evening.
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Nigerian Army Chief dies in aircraft crash
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Abuja [Nigeria], May 22 (ANI): Nigeria's army chief Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru is said to have died in a plane crash during a visit to the northern state of Kaduna, according to local media reports.
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Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau dies after clash with IS terror group
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Washington DC [US], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau is dead after he detonated a suicide vest during an ambush by his rival Islamic State terror group, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing Nigerian officials and intelligence it reviewed from a West Africa
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Japanese sportswear firm becomes latest to stop using Xinjiang cotton amid
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Osaka [Japan], May 21 (ANI): Japanese sportswear firm Mizuno Corporation on Friday announced its decision to stop using cotton sourced from China's Xinjiang region, believed to reflect concern amid allegations of human rights abuses by Beijing against the Uyghur Muslims.
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European Parliament votes to 'freeze' investment deal with China
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Brussels [Belgium], May 21 (ANI): Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted to freeze the legislative process for ratifying the EU's investment pact with China, until Beijing lifts sanctions against EU lawmakers, in retaliation for the condemnation of human rights abuses in Xin
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