Zimbabwean ex-minister recounts abduction during Mugabe ouster
Ignatius Chombo testified that armed masked men abducted him from home during the 2017 military operation that ousted Mugabe and held him a week at an undisclosed location. The case contrasts with a court ruling that the military action was legal while highlighting ongoing political tensions and a new era under Mnangagwa.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Egypt mosque attack leaves 305 dead in Sinai carnage
Survivors recount a massacre at the Rawda mosque in Bir Abed as 25 to 30 gunmen in camouflage and black T shirts, plus an Islamic State flag, attacked during Friday prayers. At least 305 killed, 128 injured, in Egypt's deadliest extremist assault in modern times. Authorities vow extreme force and military strikes follow.
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Raziq
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Six Die as Islamabad Protest Turns Violent
At least six people were killed and about 200 wounded in clashes between police and Islamist activists in Islamabad. Protests by Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah have blocked routes into the capital for over two weeks, with security forces using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators. The violence spread to other cities as authorities faced a midnight deadline to clear the sit-in.
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U N envoy invites Syria opposition to Geneva talks
UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura says the opposition delegation will be invited to Geneva talks starting next week. The 36 member team led by Nasr al Hariri seeks direct political transition with discussions on a new constitution governance elections and counterterrorism. Ramzy Ramzy in Damascus says government delegation not yet confirmed and stresses a step by step strategy.
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Black Friday Shows Modest Wins for Retail Chains
Retailers report a subdued yet successful Black Friday with fewer crowds but smarter promotions and better inventory control. Walmart used color maps and stores’ online sales rose while Macy’s faced credit card bottlenecks causing long lines. Adobe data shows online spend at 5.03 billion and mobile visits at 54 percent, with Cyber Monday forecast at 6.6 billion.
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