For the first time in 20 years, Euro equals US dollar

For the first time in 20 years, Euro equals US dollar

The exchange rate between the euro and the US dollar is the same on Tuesday for the first time in 20 years. As of Tuesday morning Greek time, one euro is equal to exactly one dollar, meaning that the value of the euro is down by over 12 percent compared to its value at the…

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Ex-South African President, Jacob Zuma Released from Prison on Medical Parole

Ex-South African President, Jacob Zuma Released from Prison on Medical Parole

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma has been released from prison on medical parole due to his ill health, the government’s correctional services department has announced. Zuma, 79, has been serving a 15-month prison sentence since July 2021 for contempt of court after refusing to appear at an inquiry into corruption during his time as…

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Russia Calls For Immediate Release of Guinea’s President Conde

Russia Calls For Immediate Release of Guinea’s President Conde

Russia on Monday, September 6, called for the immediate release of Guinean President Alpha Conde, who was ousted by soldiers on Sunday following a coup. Moscow has a long history of relationship with Conakry which goes back to trade and economic cooperation during the Soviet times.  “Moscow opposes any attempt at an unconstitutional change of leadership,”…

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Meghan and Harry request meeting with the Queen to introduce their baby

Meghan and Harry request meeting with the Queen to introduce their baby

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have alledgely requested to see the Queen and introduce her to her namesake great-granddaughter Lilibet. The Sun reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who has had a rocky relationship with some senior royals after the explosive interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey asked the Queen if they can visit so their four-month-old daughter…

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The President of Guinea Arrested by the Army in Reported ‘Coup’

The President of Guinea Arrested by the Army in Reported ‘Coup’

President Alpha Conde of Guinea was arrested on Sunday, April 5, by the military in an apparent coup. Conde was detained by soldiers led by Commander Mamady Doumbouya, who heads the special forces, local newspaper Guinee7 reported. The soldiers also said they had dissolved the government and that several government officials were in custody. Photo…

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