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Prince Hisahito Turns 20, Pursuing Interest in Maps

Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, turned 20 on September 6, as he continues to take part in a growing range of official duties as an adult member of…

  • Prince Hisahito turns 20 on September 6
  • Visits Science Museum of Maps in Tsukuba
  • Demonstrates interest in maps since childhood

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Kenya Red Cross warns of funding gap as El Niño rains approach

The Kenya Red Cross Society is working to mobilise resources ahead of the expected October-December El Niño rains, but a huge gap remains in funding for early warning actions, Secretary General Ahmed…

  • Kenya Red Cross seeks extra funding for El Niño preparedness
  • Funding gap remains despite collaboration with donors
  • 227 flood hotspots identified in Nairobi, 189 high priority

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Munya to Ruto: Kindiki won’t save you in 2027

Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has launched a scathing attack against the Kenya Kwanza administration, claiming that the presence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will not…

  • Peter Munya criticizes Kenya Kwanza government, says Kindiki won't secure Ruto's 2027 support
  • Urges Kenyans to reject failed leadership, seek new government focused on economic issues
  • Accuses Kenya Kwanza of election rigging, high taxation, rising living costs and public debt

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Syria's former dictator Bashar Assad was sentenced to death for crimes against his own people. But for many civil war survivors, it's not enough

In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to…

  • Bashar Assad sentenced to death for war crimes
  • Civil war survivor Huda Khayti feels conviction is symbolic
  • Assad remains in Russia, unlikely to be extradited

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Israeli woman attacked overnight at Paris hotel, Foreign Ministry says

An Israeli woman in her 80s was attacked at a Paris hotel, with the Foreign Ministry saying its officials are maintaining contact with her and her family as the case is handled.

  • 80-year-old Israeli woman attacked in Paris hotel overnight
  • Israeli consulate and Foreign Ministry assisting victim
  • Motive of attack unestablished
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