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Shame The Agents Of Interfaith Disharmony

Nationals of countries which have suffered the calamities visited upon them by inter-religious conflicts have voluminous of admonitions for those toying with the incendiary subject.

  • Ghana's interfaith harmony must be protected from exploitation.
  • Politicians promoting Christianity vs. Islam discord are dangerous.
  • Dr. Abdul-Hamid's lectures emphasize unity's benefits for national security.

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My Word: The 'fight or flight' kite dilemma - opinion

The world media is full of sob stories of poor refugee children threatened by Israeli might. That Israeli children are learning to be wary of kites and balloons, does not seem to bother them.

  • Kites from Gaza used as weapons in Israel
  • 2018 Hamas kite campaign preceded October 7 invasion
  • Kites carry threatening Arabic slogans

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In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche’s fidelity to President Donald Trump nearly cost him his confirmation . Now comes Blanche’s real…

  • Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his record in AP interview.
  • Blanche faces political pressure over $1.8B fund for Trump allies.
  • He balances loyalty to Trump with upholding rule of law.

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Donald Trump Puts Himself as Greatest President Ever

Trump ranked himself above Lincoln and Washington in a presidential tier list.

  • Trump labels himself "The Greatest" president, above Lincoln, Washington, Roosevelt
  • Poll shows Republicans more likely to name Trump most admired president than Reagan or Lincoln
  • Omitted Reagan, Eisenhower, Kennedy despite previous praise for Andrew Jackson and McKinley

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West Africa: Ecowas Honours Ecomog Commanders, Fallen Journalists in Liberia, Sierra Leone War

[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States on Thursday awarded the Commanders of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group, otherwise known as ECOMOG, for restoring peace and unity in Liberia…

  • ECOWAS honors 16 ECOMOG commanders for peace efforts in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau.
  • Two Nigerian journalists killed in Liberia conflict receive Symbolic Peace of the Rose Award.
  • War in Liberia lasted 1990-1997, Sierra Leone 1997-2000; region's unity crucial to honor sacrifices.

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Editorial: A Styrofoam Ban Is Necessary, But It Must Be More Than A Ban

Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has backed the January 1, 2027 deadline for Ghana’s ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use…

  • Ghana plans to ban Styrofoam products starting January 1, 2027.
  • Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings emphasizes environmental risks and consumer behavior shift.
  • Ban aims to complement broader plastic pollution strategy with enforcement mechanisms.
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