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Chad army kills 96 Boko Haram militants in clearance operation

Yaounde, Nov 11 (UNI) At least 96 Boko Haram militants were killed and 11 others injured in a clearance operation conducted by Chadian troops in the Lake Chad region on Saturday, the army said Sunday.
It added that 5 Chadian soldiers were killed and 32 others injured.
In a statement, the army spokesman, General Issakh Acheikh said the troops also seized arms and equipment during the operation, which was continuing.
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Biden ready for African safari in US bid to counter China

01 Dec 2024 | 11:26 PM

New York, Dec 1 (UNI) US President Joe Biden will be fulfilling a two-year promise to visit Africa, departing for Angola on Sunday night for a three-day trip aimed at strengthening ties with the continent in the face of China's growing influence.

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Pakistan: Kurram conflict toll climbs to 130

Pakistan: Kurram conflict toll climbs to 130

01 Dec 2024 | 9:51 PM

Parachinar, Dec 1 (UNI) The count of people killed in Kurram district of Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has soared to 130, while 186 are injured as inter-tribe clashes continued for the eleventh day despite a truce having been imposed in Lower Kurram, according to a local official.

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Belgium introduces landmark law granting sex workers maternity leave, pension

01 Dec 2024 | 9:37 PM

Brussels, Dec 1 (UNI) Belgium has passed groundbreaking legislation granting sex workers employment rights, including maternity leave, health insurance, pensions, and sick days.

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BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, all others acquitted in 2004 grenade attack case

01 Dec 2024 | 9:07 PM

Dhaka, Dec 1 (UNI) The Bangladesh High Court on Sunday acquitted BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and all other suspects in the case related to the August 21, 2004, grenade attack on an Awami League rally that killed 24 people.

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Pakistan: 2 soldiers, 8 militants killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

01 Dec 2024 | 9:03 PM

Peshawar, Dec 1 (UNI) Eight terrorists and two soldiers were killed in two separate clashes in Khyber and Bannu districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan military’s media wing said on Sunday.

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