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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Ex-Secretary Esper Warns: Trump’s Military Threats Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense, has a stark warning for the public: take Donald Trump's comments about using the military against Americans seriously. Esper, who was part of Trump's administration, shared his thoughts on CNN's "The Source" on Monday. He recalled a time in the summer of

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Oct 09 2024CRIME

Brutal Attack on Doctor Sparks Widespread Protests

A man has been accused of the gruesome murder and rape of a female doctor in Kolkata, sparking massive nationwide protests over the persistent issue of gender violence in India. The incident took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was found dead with multiple injuries, in

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Remembering the Hamas Attack on Israel

A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Tax Uprising: Youth Take to Streets and Social Media

In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Protests: Missing People and Internet Fears

In Kenya, worries are growing as some protesters seem to have disappeared during demonstrations against tax hikes. The country is in a state of unrest, with people taking part in what they call the "7 Days of Rage." They plan to shut down Kenya and gather at parliament in Nairobi on Tuesday. Social

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Parliament in Chaos: Protesters Clash, Fire Erupts

Imagine this: a parliament building in flames, lawmakers running for their lives, and thousands of protesters shouting outside. This isn't a scene from a movie; it happened today in Kenya. The cause? A controversial finance bill that some people think will make life too expensive. Police tried to st

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Fire and Fury: Kenyans' Anger Boils Over in Nairobi

Things have heated up in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Protesters are taking to the streets, angry about a new finance bill. The atmosphere is tense, with fires burning at government buildings and tear gas filling the air. Among those affected is Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama. A

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Auma Obama's Protesting Journey Interrupted by Tear Gas

Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Capital Under Siege: Protesters Storm Parliament

On Tuesday, Kenya's parliament faced an unprecedented attack as thousands of protesters opposed to a new finance bill stormed the building. Lawmakers voted for the bill, which aimed to introduce new taxes amidst rising living costs, and quickly fled through a tunnel. Meanwhile, protesters set parts

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Parliament Under Siege, Protesters Storm Building After Tax Bill Passes

On Tuesday, a part of Kenya’s parliament building went up in flames as thousands of people protesting against a new finance bill stormed the building. The protesters had demanded that lawmakers reject the bill that proposed new taxes in a country already struggling with a high cost of living. Legisl

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