MALE (Maldives), Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and Maldives must grow further to enhance trade, investment and connectivity. “Our bilateral relations must grow further to enhance trade, inves…
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Hong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue
Hong Kong, A monument at a Hong Kong university that commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre was removed by workers early Thursday over the objections of its creator from Denmark.The 8-meter (26-foot) tall Pillar of Shame, which depicts 50 torn…
Read MoreNigeria Hits New COVID-19 Infections Record
ABUJA — Nigeria’s number of confirmed COVID-19 infections nearly doubled on Wednesday, to a record of more than 4,000 — the most since the start of the pandemic. Nigerian officials say the jump raises serious concerns and are urging people to stay away…
Read MoreIGAD Center in Somalia Aims to Reduce Climate Change Impact
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Africa’s Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has opened a research center in Somalia to combat climate change. Severe drought and flooding displaced nearly half-a-million Somalis last year.The new center, located in t…
Read MoreBrown scores 34 points, Celtics beat Cavaliers 111-101
Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.Robert Williams III added a career-high 21 points along with 11 rebounds and seven assists, and …
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