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Trump picks Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his vice president

MILWAUKEE, THE UNITED STATES | TASS | Donald Trump who has been formally nominated by the Republican Party as a presidential nominee said that he selected J.D. Vance, a Republican US Senator from Ohio, as his vice president. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, …

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Vote counting underway after smooth general elections in Rwanda

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Vote counting has begun following Monday’s presidential and legislative elections in Rwanda. Partial official results from the presidential election are expected to trickle in later in the evening after polls closed at 3 p.m., local time, National Electoral Commission (NEC) Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza told the …

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Millions turnup to vote in Rwanda

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Millions of Rwandan citizens cast their ballots Monday morning at more than 2,600 polling stations nationwide to elect their president and members of parliament. Voting began at 7 a.m., local time, and will conclude at 3 p.m. Approximately 9.5 million eligible voters are expected to …

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Argentina wins record-breaking 16th Copa America title

WASHINGTON | BBC  | Argentina beat Colombia to win a record 16th Copa America but the game was marred by the kick-off being delayed by 80 minutes because of trouble outside the ground in Miami. Lautaro Martinez struck in the second half of extra time from Giovani lo Celso’s through ball …

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Manchester United sign striker Zirkzee on five-year deal

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester United on Sunday announced the signing of Dutch international striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in a deal worth 36.54 million pounds (45 million U.S. Dollars), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract with the English club. Zirkzee will help cover for the departure of …

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How flying squad arrested child kidnapper in Isingiro

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police flying squad has arrested a woman who kidnapped a four-year-old boy from Busabala, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, in Wakiso district. Joel Asiimwe was kidnapped by Rita Robinah Nuwamanya, a person known to the family, for a yet unknown reason. She tasked the father Julius …

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