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Sudan’s war is ‘deepening and widening’ a famine crisis
Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said on December 24. Director of Action Against Hunger Jean-Michel Grand and FAO’s Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer Food Dervla Cleary were our guests. Source link Read Details ⇢
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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Urbi et Orbi message
Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing conflicts. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church mentioned the war between Russia and Ukraine directly… Read Details ⇢
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Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad | Conflict News
Sanaa, Yemen – Mansour Saleh, a 25-year-old history graduate in Sanaa, has been glued to the political and military developments in Syria. “Stunning”, “mysterious” and “unexpected”, are among some of the words he used to describe what happened in the country this month. The fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad earlier… Read Details ⇢
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Apple invests billions in Globalstar for satellite services and improved iPhone connectivity
Apple wants to bridge gaps in connectivity with advanced satellite technology New direct-to-device satellite services how to expand signal to remote areas Enhanced satellite services redefine iPhone’s global communication reach Apple is working to enhance satellite-based services for iPhone users, focusing on improving connectivity in areas lacking cellular coverage. Building… Read Details ⇢
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Christmas dinner just got a bit bigger as prices dip – The Mail & Guardian
In the basket: The prices of some essential foodstuffs, such as potatoes, are down from last year. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images As South Africans go about their Christmas shopping, they can afford to loosen the purse strings a little, given that the average price of a food basket containing staples,… Read Details ⇢
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Twenty not-to-be-missed shows in Paris and beyond this December
December is rich in choices in all areas of the performing arts in Paris and futher afield. There’s a stripped-down Shakespeare in Lyon, an almost complete The Satin Slipper in Paris, a dizzying Polifemo in Versailles, the glorious voguing/waacking/hip hopping of dancer Amala Dianor and an abundance of children’s events… Read Details ⇢
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Centuries-old angels uncovered beneath layers of paint at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere
Mural conservators are working to uncover 20 angels hidden under layers of paint for more than a century at the Boston church made famous by Paul Revere. Gianfranco Pocobene has been working atop scaffolding at Old North Church, to uncover eight of the 20 angels that have been hidden. The… Read Details ⇢
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Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure | Russia-Ukraine war News
One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure. Russian missiles killed at least one person, injured three in southern Ukraine and damaged energy infrastructure across Ukraine. The governor of Kherson announced the casualties on Wednesday morning. Local authorities and the air… Read Details ⇢
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Just got an Apple Watch for Christmas? Here are five apps you should download right away
If you’ve opened up an Apple Watch for the first time this Christmas, then you might be wondering where to start. While you can do a range of things on all of the best Apple Watch models, from tracking workouts and making payments to turn-by-turn navigation and voice calling, having… Read Details ⇢