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Algeria’s president Bouteflika submits resignation – State TV

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2019

Algeria’s veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika informed the Constitutional Council that he is resigning in a move that is to take effect on Tuesday, state television said, after the military called for his impeachment. Bouteflika “officially advised the Constitutional Council of the end of

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US makes fresh restriction on abortion

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2019

The U.S. will further clamp down on the use of foreign aid for non-governmental organisations that support abortions or work with groups that help women access the medical service, an official said. The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Tuesday, said this as he announced new limitations on the use of federal government funds […]

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Breaking: Algerian army demands immediate removal of President Bouteflika from office

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2019

The Algerian Army has stepped in to ensure the exit of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office. The Chief of Army Staff, Gaed Salah, said in a televised announcement Tuesday that Mr Bouteflika was unfit for office. The army chief urged an immediate adoption of the country’s Article 102, which allows for a president to vacate […]

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India: Cash, liquor, drugs meant to bribe voters seized

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2019

Large amounts of liquor, precious metals, drugs and cash intended for use as bribes for voters have been seized ahead of parliamentary election in India, officials said on Tuesday. Seizures worth 78.5 million dollars have been conducted by law enforcement agencies since the election schedule was announced on March 10, Election Commission Spokesperson Sheyphali Sharan […]

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BA flight lands in Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf by mistake

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2019

A British Airways flight destined for Dusseldorf in Germany has landed in Edinburgh by mistake, after the flight paperwork was submitted incorrectly. The passengers only realised the error when the plane landed and the “welcome to Edinburgh” announcement was made. The flight has now been redirected and landed in Dusseldorf, BA says. German firm WDL […]

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Three Jihadists blow themselves up

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2019

Three suspected Islamic State group suicide bombers blew themselves up Sunday in northern Iraq, the army said, a day after the jihadists’ “caliphate” was wiped out in neighbouring Syria. Army spokesman Yahya Rassoul said the incident took place in a region near the Syrian border, where jihadist sleeper cells are believed to be present. He […]