EDITORIAL: Lessons from Fukushima nuke disaster must not be forgotten

The Asahi Shimbun - About 16 kilometers south of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant sits an exhibition center dedicated to preserving the memory of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Doha; M23 Boycotts Angola Talks

Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Doha; M23 Boycotts Angola Talks: The M23 militia has announced they are withdrawing from talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo because EU sanctions against Rwandan officials earlier in the day "undermined" negotiations. After a decade of refusing direct talks with the M23 fighters, DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi announced last week that he was ready to meet with the M23 group after a meeting with his Angolan counterpart, who has acted as a mediator in the conflict.

Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of the Congo face many problems, including:

Human rights violations: The DRC has experienced widespread human rights violations, including arbitrary killings, torture, and gender-based violence.

Armed conflict: The DRC has been in conflict for decades, with clashes between the Congolese armed forces and non-state armed groups.

Poverty: The DRC is one of the world's poorest countries, with many people living in extreme poverty.

Lack of access to basic needs: The DRC has shortages of food, clean water, and healthcare.

Economic challenges: The DRC's economy is vulnerable to climate change, inflation, and a decelerating mining sector.

Displacement: The DRC has seen millions of people displaced within the country and more than a million flee to neighboring countries.

Violence against women and girls: The DRC has high rates of rape, domestic violence, and sexual mutilation, especially against women and girls.

Violence against LGBTQI+ people: LGBTQI+ people in the DRC face gender-based violence, including so-called corrective rape.

Violence against Indigenous people: Indigenous people in the DRC face violence and threats of violence.

Child labor: The DRC has the worst forms of teen labor. read more

Who was Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader killed in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon?

The State Department is encouraging Americans to leave southern Lebanon. click here

San Francisco officials weigh in on departure of Musk's X: 'Good riddance'

X owner Elon Musk's plan to move the social media platform's headquarters out of San Francisco has some city officials eager to bid farewell to the billionaire's business.

Charlamagne Tha God Invests In AI Software Company MeetKai, Becoming Its First Strategic Advisor

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Kabete National Polytechnic marks 100 years - and why it matters to me

Back to Kabete National Polytechnic. The word national is contrasted with village polytechnics that seem to have been promoted into vocational training institutions, a nobler name. go here

Judith Suminwa Tuluka, the DRC's first woman prime minister

Judith Suminwa Tuluka is a former United Nations official go here

Deadly shooting, huge fire and car chase: How the Moscow concert hall massacre unfolded

Aol. 0 On a Friday night in a northwestern suburb of Moscow, hundreds of music lovers were waiting in anticipation for a performance from progressive rock band Picnic.

All four Moscow attackers detained, says Russia read more

King Charles' regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya not enough for some victims

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Britain's King Charles on Wednesday met with relatives and representatives of people involved in Kenya's independence struggle, as survivors of colonial-era abuses criticised Charles' failure to issue a full apology or propose reparations. go here

Trump allegedly discussed US nuclear subs with foreign national after leaving White House: Sources

Months after leaving the White House, former President Donald Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with a member of his Mar-a-Lago Club -- an Australian billionaire

China shuts down 100,000 fake news social media accounts

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Queen’s coffin arrives at palace – as it happened

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Global brands are taking note of Africa's music and talent

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 22 (Reuters) - Global media and music brands are racing to claim a stake in Africa's music market as internet and smartphone penetration popularize artists and genres far beyond Africa's borders. read more.

Virgin Music launches in Africa

Floods in India, Bangladesh leave millions homeless, 18 dead

It's good the government sent out rescue teams from the militaries of India and Bangladesh, I heard something about this disaster on BBC radio two days ago. It's terrible news, when I watched the actual news clip of the flooded town I thought it necessary to call the authorities to explain to them to prepare for such a disaster if it were to happen in our town. We live inland far from the ocean, it hasn't rained here our weatherman was turnt up about the climate. You may know bangladesh often referred to as a nation of rivers, a large delta comprised of three significant rivers; the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Bangladesh occupies an area of 148,460 sq. km (92248.7672 mile) in South Asia. Subsequently, Bangladesh is also one of the most flood-prone countries in the world. When the spring snows melt in the Himalayan Mountains the rivers often overflow running south to the sea. 2 Million saw their homes submerged not good when the rain pours, and some people are outside you can be struck by lightning. It's not safe working outside when it rains, that sounds odd to live without any rainfall. Constucting and upgrading mega structures should take a break. According to NASA, the polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate of 9% per decade. I should be less worried about the American life and do everything possible to prepare for such an aftermath. It happens when you don't expect it, doomsday could happen right in front of you. It's unimaginable understanding that it really happened there.

Several train services were canceled in India amid the incessant downpour over the past five days. In southern Assam’s Haflong town, the railway station was underwater and flooded rivers deposited mud and silt along the rail tracks.

Flights at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet were suspended for three days as floodwaters almost reached the runway, according to Hafiz Ahmed, the airport manager. The Sylhet Sunamganj highway also was flooded but motorbikes were moving along.

Water levels in all major rivers across the country were rising, according to the flood forecasting and warning center in Dhaka, the capital. The country has about 130 rivers.

Wines of South Africa hosts wine tasting despite a ban on alcohol

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Is Omicron a New Wave or a Parallel Pandemic? Why the variant may not mean much for the course of the pandemic.

What do these historic, off-the-charts caseloads actually portend? read more We’re still sorting out the answer in terms of severity, where the early returns suggest that while Omicron likely produces less severe illness overall — perhaps 70 percent less — the reduction inherent to the strain may be smaller than has been observed so far in South Africa.

Mexico's cartels are experimenting with control of another part of the cocaine trade

Still, the recent discovery has set off alarms in Mexico, since this could mean a big change in the dynamics of criminal organizations, transforming Mexico from a cocaine-transit territory to a producer. go here

Spotify playlist brings New York noise to a world silenced by coronavirus

Honking, cabs, subway musicians, baseball games. These lively audio clips replay the urban soundtrack that's gone missing with so many New Yorkers staying at home. go here

Charting the Economy: Health Crisis Turns Global Recession

The deadly pandemic is steamrolling the economies of the U.S. and Europe as central banks and governments sweep into action to help lay the ground for a recovery from an almost-certain global recession. cont'd