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Sahel ‘at a crossroads’ as armed groups gain sway in Africa: UN
1 year, 7 months ago

Sahel ‘at a crossroads’ as armed groups gain sway in Africa: UN

Al Jazeera  

Efforts to combat armed groups linked to ISIL, al-Qaeda, and others have failed to stop their expansion in Africa’s Sahel region, a senior United Nations official has warned. Without greater international support and regional cooperation, the instability will increase towards West African coastal countries, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee told a Security Council meeting on Tuesday. “The devastating …

Security Africa African Force Isil Mali Niger
Victorian B&S balls at the crossroads due to rising insurance costs, permit requirements
1 year, 11 months ago

Victorian B&S balls at the crossroads due to rising insurance costs, permit requirements

ABC  

When Jess and John Moloney's children ask, "Mum, Dad, where did you two meet? "Then there was the Longerenong B&S not long after in Horsham, where we connected again," she said. Photo shows Two drunk people covered in food dye at a B&S ball ball Once a right of passage for rural singles, Australia's B&S balls are slowly is succumbing …

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Ukraine: India is at a crossroads to become a leader in the neighbourhood
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine: India is at a crossroads to become a leader in the neighbourhood

Hindustan Times  

Conflicts more often than not do not result in the peace that was envisaged. A concerted effort towards development diplomacy with each of its neighbours, visa-free travel, and open borders that encourage tourism, education in premier institutes of the country, and medical facilities apart from free trade agreements would go a long way in building mutual trust in the neighbourhood. …

Conflict India Peace Military Ukraine National Interest
Congress at a crossroads: Surgical strike needed ahead
5 years, 7 months ago

Congress at a crossroads: Surgical strike needed ahead

Deccan Chronicle  

Almost all the critical aspects of the Congress’ offensive were mistimed. If the Congress had managed to move away from its sense of entitlement and confused strategy for future organisational interests and forge a united opposition across India, it could have at least tried to make the battle look like it was Modi versus India. Furthermore, leaving the three critical …

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