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No, Mr Ruto, standing up for African agency does not mean America first, By Redi Tlhabi Targeted Killings

No, Mr Ruto, standing up for African agency does not mean America first, By Redi Tlhabi

President William Ruto. Picture credit: Bas Czerwinski/AP This week’s protests in Kenya, directed at the controversial plan by the United States to establish a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at the Kenyan Air Force base in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola in neighbouring countries,…
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June 6, 2026
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say Paris

France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say

By John Irish PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and…
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June 6, 2026
Air Force to ferry NEET papers for June 21 retest as NTA tightens exam security Targeted Killings

Air Force to ferry NEET papers for June 21 retest as NTA tightens exam security

The NTA chief, Abhishek Singh, said the Indian Air Force will transport NEET question papers for the June 21 exam. Authorities were told to tighten security and counter misinformation after the paper leak fiasco led to the cancellation of previous examination which affected over 22 lakh students. The NTA chief…
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June 6, 2026
Police in Uttar Pradesh more loyal to govt than Constitution: Allahabad HC NSA

Police in Uttar Pradesh more loyal to govt than Constitution: Allahabad HC

Synopsis The Allahabad High Court observed that Uttar Pradesh police officers prioritize loyalty to ruling dispensations over the Constitution. The court noted that political patronage dictates transfers, postings, and promotions, leading to officers calibrating conduct to satisfy superiors. This "feudal mindset" and "institutional impunity" undermine constitutional governance and the rule…
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June 6, 2026