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France arrests, charges Rwanda ex-official over 1994 genocide

PARIS - France this week arrested and charged a former top Rwandan regional official over the country's 1994 genocide, a source close to the case said on Saturday. Pierre Kayondo, who was prefect of the Kibuye region and a former MP, was arreste..

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Hopes rise for end to Hollywood writers’ strike as talks extend

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers and studios met for a third consecutive day of high-level talks Friday, raising the industry's hopes that an end to the costly 144-day Writers Guild of America strike could finally be near. Thousands of film and t..

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PowerBall results: Friday, 22 September 2023

JOHANNESBURG - The winning numbers from the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw on Friday, 22 September 2023 are as follows: PowerBall: 08, 09, 19, 26, 27 PB: 05 PowerBall Plus: 02, 03, 25, 40, 48 PB: 07 For more details visit the National Lottery webs..

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Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he’s ready for peace talks

AFP via Getty ImagesBy James LandaleBBC diplomatic correspondent, New YorkThe head of Sudan's army has told the BBC he is willing to talk to the commander of rebel forces whom he is battling for control of the country. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burha..

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Morocco earthquake: Sisters’ nightmares and a plea for lipstick

By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, High Atlas Mountains, MoroccoClinging to her dream of becoming a dentist, 12-year-old Malak is desperate for her life to return to normal after the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco two weeks ago. "I want to get ou..

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Writing about Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe to inspire next generations

Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 22:32 13:16 Eye on Africa © france24 He's an inspiration for many scientists. And now a book has been released about Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, known for his work on..

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President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Back to homepage / Shows / Across Africa Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 22:11 12:52 Across Africa © france24 This week in Across Africa, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Namibian President Hage Geingob ahead of his arrival in New York for the UN Gene..

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New-look Gucci goes back to the classics

MILAN, ITALY - Gucci's new creative director made his long-awaited debut in Milan on Friday, offering a timeless, feminine collection with the aim of relaunching the luxury brand. French owners Kering brought in Sabato de Sarno in January to rep..

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Spurs ready for acid test at Arsenal: Postecoglou

LONDON - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said Sunday's north London derby at Arsenal will be a "great test" of his side's flying start to the season. Postecoglou's unbeaten team sit second in the Premier League, two places above Arsena..

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One dead, 15 injured in strike on Ukraine’s Kremenchuk: official

KYIV, UKRAINE - One person was killed and 15 injured on Friday following a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, authorities said. "Fifteen are known to have been injured, one of them is a child," said Dmytro Lunin, the ..

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France captain Dupont to have tests on facial fracture

MARSEILLE - France's talisman and captain Antoine Dupont was set to undergo new tests on Friday after suffering a facial fracture in the win against Namibia that has jolted the host nation's hopes of winning the Rugby World Cup for the firs..

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Central African Republic ex-leader Bozizé handed life sentence for conspiracy, rebellion

Exiled former Central African Republic president François Bozizé, who became a rebel leader, has been sentenced in absentia to forced labour for life for conspiracy and rebellion, authorities said Friday. Issued on: 22/09/2023 - 14:02 1 min Bo..

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