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Dozens of former FARC fighters abandon 'reincorporation' village in Colombia after death threats

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Dozens of former guerrilla fighters and their families have been forced to abandon their village in southern Colombia after receiving death threats from a rebel group that is still fighting the government. On Tuesday more than 80 people, including former fighters, their children and their spouses, left Miravalle for another village — also inhabited by former FARC fighters — 200 km to the south. They carried their animals and their belongings in a caravan that was organized by Colombia’s government. Читать дальше...

He once poached the wild animals of Zimbabwe. Now he preaches against it

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In Zimbabwe’s wildlife-rich but poverty stricken Chiredzi district, an ex-poacher recently released from prison now preaches the gospel of conservation. But increasing conflict between humans and animals, in large part due to climate change, is making that task difficult. Humans are invading forested areas for farmland, illegal hunting and tree logging, which means diminished animal habitats. Meanwhile, droughts and that squeezed habitat have made some animals more likely to raid settlements to survive. Читать дальше...

MRD Commences Consultation On CDF Act 2023 Regulation

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The one-day consultation ended on high note with participants expressed gravity and seriousness to make the regulations work for SI development. All their views were positive and clarified certain aspects for improvement.

Libya's instability has 'quite rapidly' deteriorated and will worsen if no elections, says UN envoy

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The top U.N. official in Libya is warning that the political, military and security situation in the oil-rich north African country has deteriorated “quite rapidly” and without renewed political talks leading to a unified government and elections there will be greater instability. Stephanie Khoury painted a grim picture to the Security Council Tuesday of rival government forces unilaterally moving toward each other in July and August, sparking mobilizations and threats to respond — and unilateral... Читать дальше...

Immigration detention centres to re-open in removals drive - Sky News

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  1. Immigration detention centres to re-open in removals drive  Sky News
  2. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper: I'll lock up and deport more migrants  The Telegraph
  3. Home secretary to recruit 100 specialists to target people-smuggling gangs  The Guardian
  4. Ministers promise 'large surge' in returning illegal migrants  BBC.com
  5. UK to hire 100 intelligence officers in push to return more failed asylum claims  Financial Times

Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him after ‘horrible’ stage fall - The Guardian

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  1. Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him after ‘horrible’ stage fall  The Guardian
  2. Saved by a fat suit – Sir Ian McKellen on his fall during a West End show  Saga
  3. Fat suit 'saved' Sir Ian McKellan's ribs after stage fall, actor reveals  Sky News
  4. Sir Ian McKellen: Fat suit saved me from more serious injuries in stage fall  The Telegraph

CCI flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5 billion merger

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This marks the most significant hurdle to date for the planned Disney-Reliance merger, which aims to create the largest entertainment company in India. The resulting entity would rival Sony, Zee Entertainment, Netflix, and Amazon, boasting a portfolio of 120 TV channels and two streaming platforms. ​The CCI has asked that the companies provide an explanation within 30 days as to why an investigation into the matter should not be initiated.