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Emotional moment as Iranian students refuse to tread on US and Israeli flags during widespread anti-government demonstrations (video)

14Jan

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Emotional moment as Iranian students refuse to tread on US and Israeli flags during widespread anti-government demonstrations (video)

A video has surfaced, capturing the moving display of Iranian students who deliberately avoided walking on the US and Israeli flags during the anti-government protests, which commenced in Iran on Sunday night. At Shaheed Beheshti University, a large gathering of Iranian students can be seen abstaining from stepping on the American and Israeli flags as part of the ongoing anti-government marches. This comes as President Donald Trump cautioned Iranian leaders against 'killing protesters'. Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Tehran on Sunday to express their discontent with the Islamic Republic's authorities. The protests erupted shortly after the Iranian government admitted to mistakenly shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner, resulting in the dea...

Nigerian National Caught with 500 Grams of High-Quality Cocaine in India

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Nigerian National Caught with 500 Grams of High-Quality Cocaine in India

According to the Delhi Police, a 33-year-old Nigerian national named Locky Ferosin Ovnawa has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the distribution of Cocaine. On Friday, Constable Ashok Kumar of the Narcotics Squad, South Delhi, received specific information about the Nigerian national's narcotics activities. Following this, a trap was set near Chirag Delhi flyover, Slip Road Masjid Moth around 4:50 pm, resulting in the apprehension of the Nigerian national while in possession of Cocaine. Upon further search, the police team discovered 500 grams of high-quality Cocaine valued at Rs 40,00,000. An FIR has been registered under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at CR Park police station, and further inv...

Fiery Protests in Iran Erupt as Military Allegedly Deploys Live Ammo Against Demonstrators Calling for Change in Government (Video)

14Jan

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Fiery Protests in Iran Erupt as Military Allegedly Deploys Live Ammo Against Demonstrators Calling for Change in Government (Video)

During recent protests against the Islamic Republic following the admission by the Iranian government of the unintentional downing of a Ukrainian jetliner which resulted in the tragic loss of over 100 lives, footage has emerged showing Iranian military and security forces purportedly using live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators. pic.twitter.com/ZrRRLFkMSf — YouknowMe (@Namusanenough) January 12, 2020 Videos sent to the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran depict a group of protesters near Azadi, also known as Freedom Square in Tehran, dispersing hastily as a tear gas canister lands amidst them. Subsequently, individuals can be seen coughing and attempting to flee the fumes, with one woman exclaiming in Farsi: "They fired tear gas at ...

Al Shabaab militants strike primary school in Garissa, Kenya; Three teachers killed and one abducted

14Jan

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Al Shabaab militants strike primary school in Garissa, Kenya; Three teachers killed and one abducted

On Monday, Al Shabaab militants launched a deadly attack on Kamuthe primary school in Garissa, resulting in the killing of three primary school teachers and the abduction of another. The assailants struck at 2am, shooting the teachers and taking one of them with them. A female nurse, possibly spared due to her gender, survived the attack. Additionally, the militants destroyed a communication mast and a child was injured by a stray bullet. According to a senior officer, the attackers also set a police post ablaze before fleeing with the abducted teacher. "They have killed three teachers and our officers are pursuing them. They went away with another teacher," a witness stated. A statement issued by Police Headquarters confirmed the attack, stating, "suspected armed AS (Al Sh...

Court remands man for beating staff of Honeywell Foods to death in Lagos

14Jan

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Court remands man for beating staff of Honeywell Foods to death in Lagos

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos State has remanded a 27-year-old man, Damilola Farojoye, for beating a staff of Honeywell Foods, Omokhogie Francis Ayogwokha, to death with a wooden stick. The incident occurred on December 21, 2019, at about 8:30a.m. on Adidas Field, Tolu, Ajegunle, Lagos State, when the defendant was reportedly fighting with his wife and the victim intervened. Insp. Chinalu Uwadione, the Prosecutor, disclosed that Farojoye is facing a count of murder. However, the defendant's plea was not taken during the court proceedings. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Adedayo, ordered that he be remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre pending advice from the state Director of Public Prosecutions. The case has been adjourned until February 11, 2020, for mention. Tribute...

Piers Morgan reacts in outrage to The Queen's statement on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shock announcement

14Jan

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Piers Morgan reacts in outrage to The Queen's statement on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shock announcement

The recent statement from Queen Elizabeth regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back as "senior" royals has elicited an outraged response from Piers Morgan. During a meeting at the Queen’s estate, Her Majesty released a statement expressing her family's support for Harry and Meghan's desire for a new life, although she would have preferred them to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family. The statement also mentioned the agreement for a period of transition during which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the UK. In reaction to the Queen's statement, Piers Morgan, known for his outspoken opinions on Meghan, accused the couple of bullying the Queen. Some of Piers' followers supported his viewpoint and directed derogatory comments towards Meghan M...

Twitter user narrates how she faked an asthma attack to avoid getting raped by a cultist

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Twitter user narrates how she faked an asthma attack to avoid getting raped by a cultist

The close encounter of a Nigerian lady with a cultist is a story that has been recounted on Twitter. The woman shared how she narrowly escaped being raped after visiting her ex-boyfriend while studying in Abeokuta. According to @fayookunmi, she endured physical assault by the cultist and was coerced into going to his apartment after rejecting his advances. Once there, she pretended to have an asthma attack, sending the cultist into a panic and making him beg for her life. Fortunately, she was not assaulted, but the incident led to the end of her romantic relationship with her ex-boyfriend. The story has been shared in a series of tweets by the lady.

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Twitter user narrates how she faked an asthma attack to avoid getting raped by a cultist

The experience of a Twitter user has been shared, detailing how she managed to evade a potential rape situation by feigning an asthma attack when confronted by a cultist. The incident occurred when she visited her ex-boyfriend while studying in Abeokuta, Nigeria. According to @fayookunmi, she was physically assaulted by the cultist and coerced into accompanying him to his residence, following her rejection of his advances and subsequent refusal to vacate her boyfriend's apartment within an hour. However, upon reaching the apartment, she cleverly faked an asthma attack, prompting the cultist to plead with her to avoid a serious health crisis. Her quick thinking and resourceful action prevented the assault, and the cultist later informed her ex-boyfriend and his associates that the matter...

“Life is Good” Future declares as he posts a new photo with Lori Harvey in a pool

14Jan

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“Life is Good” Future declares as he posts a new photo with Lori Harvey in a pool

Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged Lori Harvey with hit and run and resisting arrest. Despite this, she and her boyfriend, Future, believe that life is good and are displaying their affection on Instagram. The couple, who are currently vacationing in Jamaica, have been keeping their followers updated. Just a day ago, Lori posted a video on her Instagram Story showing Future kissing her on the cheek. Harvey accompanied the video with the caption "Life is good" and a diamond emoji. Now, Future has also shared a photo of them in a pool with the same caption, He captioned the photo "Life is Good." Lori is due for arraignment on Jan. 21 after being charged in a hit and run case in Beverly Hills. Prosecutors filed the criminal case on T...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Allowed to Leave the Royal Family

14Jan

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Allowed to Leave the Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth has announced that she will allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step down as senior members of the Royal Family, enabling them to create a new life as a young family. While the British monarch expressed a preference for the couple to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family, she nonetheless stated that she respects and understands their desire to live a more independent life. The statement, released after a meeting at Sandringham between the Queen, Princes Charles and William, and Meghan calling in from Canada, reads: 'Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family.' 'My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan's desire to create a n...