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ANTANANARIVO – A prominent Madagascar journalist detained a month ago after criticizing President Andry Rajoelina’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic was released on Monday. Arphine Rahelisoa, who heads the pro-opposition newspaper Valisoa, was charged on April 4 with “inciting hatred” after running a blog that notably...
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May 4, 2020 Web Desk
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AMBASSADOR CURRIE: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Department of State. Excellencies, distinguished guests and colleagues, my name is Kelley Currie. I am proud to be the ambassador-at-large for Global Women's Issues here at the department.It...
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March 5, 2020 Web Desk
National, Politics
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo to Honor Awardees on March 4, 2020 withSpecial Remarks by First Lady of the United States Melania TrumpOn Wednesday, March 4, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will host the Annual International Women of Courage ...
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March 4, 2020 Web Desk
National, Politics
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed's remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the second plenary briefing on the repositioning of the United Nations development system: Multi-Country Offices (MCO) and regional review, in New York to...
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March 2, 2020 Web Desk
National, Politics
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Malaysia's Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, was sworn in as prime minister Sunday after the king picked him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.The swearing-in capped a week of...
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March 1, 2020 Web Desk
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