Month: October 2024

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News

Liberia: ‘It’s Not Personal’ – U.S. Envoy On High Visa Refusal Rates

[ad_1] Paynesville — The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has disclosed that many Liberians are denied American visas due to their insincerity. He revealed that over 50 percent of Liberians who travel to the United States on a visit refuse to return home after their stipulated time elapses. It can be recalled that Liberia ranked fourth on the U.S. Department of State's list of countries with the highest visa rejection rates for the 2023/2024 period, with a […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 4

News

Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Addresses Mass Visa Rejections of Liberians

[ad_1] United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has clarified that the high rate of American visa denials for Liberians is primarily due to concerns regarding individuals overstaying their permitted visit duration in the United States. Ambassador Toner explained that over 50% of Liberians traveling to the U.S. on tourist visas do not adhere to the stipulated return timeline, which has led to the visa denial trend. He emphasized that this issue is not a targeted action against Liberia […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 3

Africa

Kais Saied secures second term with 91% of votes

[ad_1] In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday's ballot, where only 29% of the more than nine million registered voters took part. Saied's closest challenger, businessman Ayachi […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 1

News

Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine

[ad_1] Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. As part of the move to fundraise the money, the supporters boycotted the team's home match against ZPC Kariba on Sunday and opted to gather at the clubhouse to contribute the required funds. The Premier Soccer League charged Highlanders and Simba Bhora a fine of US $6 000 each following the violence that erupted at Wadzanai Stadium last […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: BBNaija 9 – Winner Kellyrae Opens Up On Struggles With ‘Intimate Cover-Ups’

[ad_1] Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, KellyRae, has shared his challenges with covering up his intimate relationship while living under the same roof with his wife, Kassia, as fellow housemates during the just-concluded reality TV show. In a candid conversation with the show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Monday, KellyRae discussed the difficulty of maintaining boundaries despite their close quarters. Reflecting on his experience, KellyRae said, "It was difficult, not easy at all. It's not even about 'Konji', let me […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 2

Japan

What is microRNA? Nobel-winning discovery explained

[ad_1] Paris – The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday to two U.S. scientists for discovering microRNA, a previously unknown type of genetic switch that could pave the way for new medical breakthroughs.But while several treatments and tests are under development using microRNAs against cancer, heart disease, viruses and other illnesses, none have actually yet reached patients.And the world paid little attention when the new Nobel laureates Victor […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: COP29 – States Must Press Azerbaijani Authorities to End Assault On Civil Society

[ad_1] In the leadup to next month's COP29 climate summit in Baku, states must exert pressure on the Azerbaijani authorities to reverse their clampdown on civil society, release those detained solely for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression, and ensure participants including activists and journalists can engage freely and fully in the event, Amnesty International said today. Since Azerbaijan was announced as the host of COP29 last December, the authorities have intensified their crackdown on the rights to […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 3

Japan

Suspect in Kanto robbery spree arrested in Niigata

[ad_1] A fugitive wanted in connection with a string of violent robberies in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture has been arrested by Saitama Prefectural Police in Niigata Prefecture, local authorities announced on Monday.Rikiya Morita, 24, whose address and occupation are unknown, was apprehended and taken into custody for charges including armed robbery resulting in injury. According to police, Morita has admitted to the allegations.Morita was taken into custody on Monday evening […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 2

Japan

Royals hit back against Yankees, Tigers maul Guardians

[ad_1] Los Angeles – The Kansas City Royals jolted the New York Yankees's Major League Baseball playoff hopes with a series-leveling 4-2 win in the Bronx on Monday as the Detroit Tigers bounced back to stun the Cleveland Guardians.The Royals, pipped 6-5 by the Yankees in a game one thriller on Saturday, produced a four-run fourth inning blast to set up a victory at Yankee Stadium.The result leaves the best-of-five […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 1

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