The woman’s lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as “not tough.” Source link–!Thank You !–
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Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years
The war-ravaged country’s national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreAfghanistan’s female volleyball players tell of threats and fear
Zahra Fayazi arrived in the UK about a month ago after fleeing Afghanistan Players from the Afghanistan women’s volleyball team are hiding from the Taliban and one of the squad was killed last month, two former members of the team have told the BBC. Almost 30 players are hoping to escape from Afghanistan, saying they fear for their lives. Some of the team have been moving between provinces to avoid detection from the Taliban, who retook control of Afghanistan last month. Zahra Fayazi arrived in the UK about a month…
Read MoreTaiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China
Taiwan has warned that its application into the CPTPP could be affected should China join first. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreAngela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?
Germans are preparing to say “auf wiedersehen” to Angela Merkel, whose 16 years as chancellor will come to an end after the parliamentary elections this Sunday. BBC Europe editor Katya Adler has been in her role since 2014, but began reporting on Mrs Merkel long before then. How does she feel about saying goodbye to a woman who loomed so large in global politics – through the migrant crisis, the Eurozone crisis and the Covid pandemic? What will Germans miss about Mrs Merkel and what hopes do they have for…
Read MoreBoris Johnson: Humanity is reaching a turning point on climate change
“And never mind what that will do to the ice floes… we will see desertification, drought, crop failure, and mass movements of humanity on a scale not seen before, not because of some unforeseen natural event or disaster but because of us, because of what we are doing now. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreEvergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms
The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreUS approves Covid booster jabs for some older and at-risk Americans
The move applies to Americans over 65 who were vaccinated with Pfizer, and those at high Covid risk. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreGrim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border
“That’s exactly what it is. It’s horrible, and it’s pure evil,” Angela Byrd, an African-American resident of Washington DC, told BBC News. “It’s very disheartening, because of the historical connections that we – whether it be Haitians, Cubans or African Americans – have with a man, on a horse, with a whip.” Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreAngela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy
When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read More'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT
The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreLa Palma volcano lava engulfs homes and swimming pools
Lava pouring from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has damaged hundreds of homes, as the molten rock heads to the sea. Thousands of people have been forced to flee the path of the lava that has been spewing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano since Sunday. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreBolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN
By Reality Check teamBBC News image source, Getty Imagesimage captionPresident Bolsonaro spoke on the first day of the UN General Assembly meeting President Bolsonaro of Brazil, the first head of state to address this year’s UN General Assembly in New York, made a number of claims about his record in office. We’ve been looking at what he said, and how accurate he was. ‘More than 140 million Brazilians, representing almost 90% of our adult population, have received…the first dose.’ President Bolsonaro has himself chosen not to be vaccinated. He has…
Read MoreAukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift
The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreMelbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country
The Australian city of Melbourne experienced its strongest earthquake in more than a century on Wednesday – but many people appeared surprisingly unfazed. One resident said he thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was his neighbours doing a “high intensity workout”. Another leapt up to make sure his drinks were not spilled. Geologists say the quake is the largest in south-east Australia since the 1800s. Australia’s PM said there were no reports of serious injuries. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreI'm a Celebrity: Crew member's Covid case triggers lockdown
A crew member on I’m a Celebrity tests positive, sending thousands into lockdown and sparking a backlash. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreAir pollution: Even worse than we thought – WHO
The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreLithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones
The country’s National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MoreAngry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive
The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps. Source link–!Thank You !–
Read MorePresident Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world
This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.1 bn. Source link–!Thank You !–
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