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December 2, 2016

“Walk In My Shoes” a success

(ZIZ News) -- The organizers of the “Walk In My Shoes” exercise say they are pleased with the success of the event and hope it sheds a light on many of their concerns. On Wednesday persons were given the opportunity to experience the…

Torrential rains hit the Caribbean

Torrential rains and flooding hit several Caribbean islands this week, bringing some relief to a drought in the region so severe that Suriname is considering exporting its water to hard-hit islands by towing it in giant bags made from…

Violent protests follow preliminary election results in Haiti

A few hours after the publication on Monday night of the preliminary results of the presidential election of November 20 in Haiti, supporters of other parties and candidates, who challenged the declared victory of Jovenel Moïse, took the…

Hundreds report football child abuse to police

About 350 victims have reported child sexual abuse within UK football clubs, police chiefs have said. The National Police Chiefs' Council said a "significant number of calls" had been received after several former players alleged past…

Chapecoense air crash: Bolivia suspends LaMia airline

Bolivia's aviation authority has suspended the operating licence of LaMia, the charter airline whose plane crashed on Monday killing 71 people. It was LaMia's only operational plane, and had been part-owned by the pilot. Read more:…

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed king

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 64, has become the country's new king, succeeding his much-revered late father King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He accepted the throne in a televised broadcast following an invitation from parliament,…

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