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Henry Kissinger’s bombing campaign likely killed hundreds of thousands of Cambodians − and set path for the ravages of the Khmer Rouge

The aftermath of U.S. bombs in Neak Luong, Cambodia, on Aug. 7, 1973. AP Photo Sophal Ear, Arizona State University Henry Kissinger, who died on Nov. 29, 2023 at the age of 100, stood as a colossus of U.S. foreign policy. His influence on American politics lasted long beyond his eight-year stint guiding the Nixon and Ford administrations as national security adviser and secretary of state, with successive presidents, presidential […]

November 30, 2023 11

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Empowering Women: Success Stories Shine in the Katuka Mentorship Programme

Windhoek, November 25, 2023 — Naemi Ekandjo and Josephina Kanyeumbo, participants in the Katuka Mentorship Programme, are celebrating personal growth, career advancement, and increased self-esteem through the initiative. Naemi Ekandjo, a registered nurse, shared her journey of newfound confidence, stating, "I used to be fearful. The Programme has allowed me to face my fears. I can now express myself more and confront my fears." Josephina Kanyeumbo, a Senior Economist from […]

November 29, 2023 1

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Rani Group avails 70 bursaries for distribution in 14 regions

The Rani Group has put aside N.dollars 1.4 million for 70 bursaries as part of educating a Namibian child. Company Managing Director Ali Dharani said they believe in building the community, hence their handover of scholarships for students from all the 14 regions. In an interview with Nampa, Dharani said they believe the biggest investment a person can ever make is by investing in the education of a child. The […]

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Omaheke first region to achieve full HPSI implementation

The Omaheke Region is the only region that has achieved 100 per cent for implementing the Health Promoting Schools Initiative (HPSI) as they covered all 47 schools in the region. For this the schools in the region, which include all public and private schools from primary to secondary, were recognised on Friday for improving health standards through this initiative. During the award ceremony at Gobabis, Omaheke Region Governor Pijoo Nganate […]

November 27, 2023 19

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UK Conservative Party Receives Poll Boost After Tax Cuts

The UK's governing Conservative Party has received a boost in the polls following tax cuts announced in the Autumn Statement. According to polling by YouGov for The Times newspaper, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt's decision to announce broad tax-cuts ahead of a likely general election next year, has seen the Tory Party climb 4 points in the polls. But the opposition Labour Party remains firmly ahead, and some […]

November 27, 2023 3

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Inflation again to dominate in week ahead on Wall Street

Inflation will be in focus on Wall Street again this week with therelease of personal consumption expenditures data due out on Thursday. A number of Federal Reserve members are also expected to speak and traders will be looking for clues on when the Central Bank plans to start lowering interest rates. From New York William Denselow reports.

November 27, 2023 13

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UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel, where earlier on Thursday he visited a town where 100 were murdered by Hamas fighters on 7 October. The UK has been pushing for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, and its military has been providing intelligence to the IDF, as well as political support for its operation against Hamas. Stuart Smith has more from London.

November 24, 2023 3

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India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration

The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […]

November 23, 2023 30

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Counter-terrorism alert issued after bridge explosion on Canada-US border

A vehicle has exploded at a toll booth on the Rainbow Bridge that connects Canada with the United States near Niagra Falls. All four crossings between the two countries in the area have now been closed. The FBI is describing the situation at the border crossing as "very fluid" as investigations into the explosion get underway. Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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