Egyptian general Sissi mulls presidency after referendum win
Cairo insiders say Egypt’s military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi plans a presidential bid after victory in a referendum. He vows to tackle health, education, subsidies and investment while steering a broad political transformation since Morsi’s removal. In South Sudan, aid workers report thefts, looting, and ongoing conflict crippling humanitarian efforts as tens of thousands are displaced.
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Buddhist Mob Hacking Attack Reported in Myanmar Town
A village resident and a rights group say Buddhist mobs in an isolated Myanmar town hacked Muslim women and children with knives, with potential deaths over a dozen. A government official denied fatalities and called the situation tense amid ongoing sectarian violence affecting over 240 killed and 140,000 displaced.
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Amsterdam program aims to aid alcoholics with pay in beer
In east Amsterdam a small clubhouse hosts alcoholics arriving at noon to drink. The city and a charity run a pilot project hoping to improve the neighborhood and the lives of the men, who see beer as their paycheck.
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EU set to suspend Iran sanctions after IAEA visit
Brussels plans a swift six month easing of key sanctions if IAEA inspectors confirm Iran is curbing its nuclear program. The move unlocks roughly 3.6 billion dollars from oil sales to China India Japan Turkey Taiwan and South Korea, influencing banks and global markets.
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